Chinese Herbal Medicine

Yes - Chinese herbal medicine is commonly used to support hormone balance naturally by addressing underlying patterns in the body rather than simply masking symptoms.

At Dragonfly Acupuncture & Massage, we frequently work with patients experiencing:

• irregular periods

• painful periods

• PMS and PMDD

• PCOS

• perimenopause and menopause symptoms

• hormonal acne

• stress-related hormone imbalance

Rather than giving every patient the same “hormone support” supplement, we customize herbal formulas based on your individual symptoms, cycle patterns, digestion, sleep, stress levels, and overall constitution.

Many patients seek herbal medicine because they want a more personalized and holistic approach to hormone health.

Yes — Chinese herbal medicine is often used alongside acupuncture to support both natural fertility and IVF treatment.

Customized herbal formulas may help support:

• cycle regulation

• egg quality

• uterine blood flow

• stress reduction

• sleep and recovery

• overall reproductive health

Many patients looking for fertility support in Greenville seek acupuncture and herbal medicine because stress, burnout, digestion, sleep, and nervous system health can all affect fertility.

At our clinic, fertility care is highly individualized. Herbal formulas are adjusted throughout the menstrual cycle and may change over time based on how your body responds.

We also commonly support patients undergoing IVF and IUI by helping regulate stress and support overall resilience during treatment.

When prescribed appropriately by a trained practitioner, Chinese herbal medicine is generally considered very safe.

At Dragonfly Acupuncture & Massage, formulas are carefully customized based on your health history, symptoms, constitution, medications, sensitivities, and treatment goals.

Dr. Elizabeth has advanced classical herbal training through ICEAM (Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine), with a strong emphasis on precise formulation and individualized prescribing.

Because herbal medicine is highly personalized, we monitor how your body responds and adjust formulas as needed over time.

If you are pregnant, trying to conceive, taking medications, or managing a chronic condition, we carefully tailor herbs to your situation.

Many people are surprised to learn there are different styles of Chinese herbal medicine.

Our clinic focuses on classical Chinese herbal medicine, which is rooted in herbal systems and diagnostic methods based on medical texts that date back over 2,000 years.

This differs from more generalized modern TCM approaches because it places a strong emphasis on:

• individualized pattern differentiation

• precise herbal combinations

• constitutional assessment

• careful dosage customization

• adapting formulas as the body changes

Rather than using broad “one formula fits all” protocols, classical herbal medicine aims to create highly personalized treatment strategies tailored to the individual patient.

This approach is especially valuable for complex, chronic, or difficult-to-treat conditions.

Yes — digestive concerns are one of the most common reasons people seek Chinese herbal medicine.

We frequently support patients experiencing:

• IBS

• bloating

• constipation

• diarrhea

• reflux

• nausea

• sluggish digestion

• stress-related digestive symptoms

In Chinese medicine, digestion is viewed as deeply connected to stress, nervous system function, sleep, and overall energy levels. This is one reason digestive symptoms often worsen during periods of anxiety, burnout, or overwhelm.

Customized herbal formulas may help support digestion, reduce inflammation, regulate bowel function, and calm stress-related digestive patterns naturally over time.

Many patients seek herbal medicine because they are looking for a more root-cause and individualized approach to gut health.