Chinese Herbal OCD Medication
(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Chinese herbal OCD medication offers a natural solution for people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Chinese herbal medicine treats the underlying causes and obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms such as anxiety, fear and worry.

Other symptoms that can be treated and which people with OCD may have include poor memory, bad sleep, fatigue and headaches. When prescribed by a professionally trained herbalist, Chinese herbal medicine has a fairly high rate of effectiveness in treating OCD. Dietary advice and lifestyle counseling are also provided to support the herbal treatment.

Western Medication for OCD

In comparison, Western medication for OCD is ineffective for up to 30% of people taking it. Western medication for OCD may also cause side-effects like nausea, tiredness, headaches and lowered libido. Western OCD medication may also be addictive. Also, it generally only provides temporary relief of OCD symptoms, meaning once you stop taking the medication the problem resurfaces.

Chinese Herbal OCD Medication

However, Chinese herbal medicine, as mentioned, treats underlying causes and imbalances, not just symptoms. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one cause of OCD is an underlying blood deficiency. If your blood is weak, it does not properly nourish you - not just physically but also mentally and emotionally, leading to such disorders as anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and OCD.

Gui Pi Wan - A Common Herbal OCD Formula

A commonly prescribed Chinese herbal medication for OCD caused by an underlying blood deficiency is a formula called Gui Pi Wan. In Western medical terms this formula is a hematinic (increases blood hemoglobin) and a sedative. The formula contains such herbs as dang gui and longan to nourish your blood, and polygala and zizyphus to calm you. These are safe, natural ingredients that are not addictive.

Gui Pi Wan is just one of many possible Chinese herbal medications for OCD. According to TCM, there are other underlying causes of OCD besides blood deficiency. One other cause involves the liver which, in TCM, is responsible for keeping you feeling relaxed and easy-going.

Chinese Medicine Diagnosis

To find out which underlying imbalances are causing your OCD you must consult a Chinese medicine practitioner. You will need a Chinese medicine diagnosis - a Western medicine diagnosis is not enough to effectively prescribe Chinese herbal medicine as they are two completely different systems. Chinese herbal medicine can work together with Western methods though such as psychological counseling for OCD.

Finding a Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Don't know where to find a Chinese medicine practitioner to get help with your OCD? Try asking another health professional or search online. A good website for locating Chinese medicine practitioners is Acufinder.com. Any questions or comments about Chinese herbal OCD medication, or Chinese medicine in general, contact me.

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