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    GlossaryChinese herbs

    natural substances used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for health

    Chinese herbs, also known as Chinese medicinal herbs or Traditional Chinese herbs, are natural substances used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to promote health and treat various ailments. These herbs, which include roots, leaves, flowers, seeds, and other plant parts, are often combined into formulas tailored to an individual's specific health needs, based on TCM principles such as yin-yang balance and the Five Elements theory.

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