How are Chinese formulas prescribed?

Once your individualized diagnosis has been determined, a specific traditional Chinese formula is written for you. This traditional Chinese formula of herbs is commonly based on a classical formula that has been used for 100s if not 1000s of years. As with acupuncture, herbs can be very specifically tailored to the individual. For example, a classical Chinese formula that is commonly used for patients with low back pain will be individualized with the addition of specific herbs for the patient's low energy, ulcers, and sleeping problems.