Kampo Herbal Medicine

  • What Is Kampo Herbal Medicine?

    Kampo herbal medicine is a traditional Japanese system of herbal therapy derived from Chinese medicine, focused on restoring balance and harmony within the body. At Acome Alchemy, all treatments include a Kampo herbal exam which includes various diagnostic methods to identify your unique pattern, or "Sho". This method emphasizes the importance of diagnosis through abdominal palpation (Fukushin), as well as various objective and subjective means, including physical symptoms, patient history, and tongue diagnosis.

    These diagnostic measures provide detailed insights into your individual internal state and constitution, enabling us to match your pattern to a specific herbal formula. In doing so, this style of herbal medicine addresses the root causes of your health issues, rather than merely alleviating symptoms. This tailored strategy not only supports physical well-being but also enhances emotional and mental harmony, making Kampo a comprehensive approach to health and healing.

  • Kampo herbal medicine offers a range of benefits that promote overall well-being and support the body's natural healing processes.

    • Holistic Approach: Kampo treats the individual as a whole, addressing physical, emotional, and mental health, rather than focusing solely on isolated symptoms.

    • Personalized Treatment: By utilizing diagnostic techniques like Fukushin (abdominal diagnosis), practitioners identify unique patterns (Sho) in each patient, allowing for tailored herbal formulas that specifically target individual health concerns.

    • Natural Ingredients: Kampo formulas consist of natural herbs, which can help restore balance without the side effects often associated with synthetic medications.

    • Support for Chronic Conditions: Kampo is effective in managing chronic conditions, as it seeks to address the root causes of ailments, promoting long-term health and vitality.

    • Boosting Immunity: By harmonizing the body’s internal systems, Kampo can enhance the immune response, helping the body to better resist illness and recover from diseases.

    • Stress Relief and Emotional Well-Being: Kampo treatments can help alleviate stress, anxiety, and other emotional imbalances, contributing to improved mental clarity and emotional stability.

    • Enhanced Digestive Health: Many Kampo formulations support digestive function, promoting better nutrient absorption and gastrointestinal balance.

    • Complementary Therapy: Kampo can be used alongside conventional medicine, providing a supportive framework for recovery and enhancing the effectiveness of other treatments.

    • Chronic pain (e.g., back pain, neck pain, joint pain)

    • Stress and anxiety

    • Insomnia and sleep disturbances

    • Digestive issues (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome)

    • Headaches and migraines

    • Menstrual and menopausal symptoms

    • Respiratory problems (e.g., asthma, allergies)

    • Immune system support

    • Skin conditions (e.g., eczema, acne)

    • Fatigue and low energy levels

  • Kampo herbal medicine is a very specific form of herbal medicine requiring comprehensive didactic and clinical training. Dr. Lexy has had the privledge of being mentored by several leading Kampo practitioners, and is currently undergoing a 2-year post-graduate Kampo herbal fellowship with Nigel Dawes, an expert in the field and pioneer of Kampo herbal medicine.

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  • In this 90-minute initial visit, we will review your health history, discuss your wellness goals, and complete a Japanese meridian therapy physical exam (including abdominal and channel palpation, and a tongue and pulse diagnosis). You will receive your first acupuncture treatment, including a Kampo herbal abdominal examination where an herbal prescription will be recommended if indicated. The information from this session will be used to create your personalized treatment plan, which you’ll receive in your follow-up session.

  • Available for return patients only. Follow-up acupuncture visits include a wellness check-in followed by your acupuncture treatment. We may include modalities such as moxibustion, abdominal and meridian palpation, and meridian muscle testing. We will also provide customized Kampo herbal formulas as indicated for your "sho" (pattern) as well as individualized lifestyle and nutritional advice to help support your wellness journey.

  • This 90-minute follow-up acupuncture visit includes a wellness check-in followed by a traditional Japanese acupuncture treatment with therapuetic bodywork. Our bodywork services include a unique blend of lymphatic, myofacial, cross-fiber, slide cupping, and gua sha as indicated for your needs. Inclusion of bodywork services helps to reduce inflammation, promote qi and blood circulation, ease muscle tension, improve range of motion, and enhance tissue repair and recovery. Treatments may include homemade Chinese herbal linaments and tinctures as necessary.