Kampo Herbal Medicine
Find a natural remedy for what ails you with the Japanese herbal tradition of Kampo.
Herbal Medicine
What is Kampo?
Kampo is a practical and pragmatic system of Japanese herbal medicine that has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of conditions.
As a Kampo practitioner I use a variety of small, simple, and well understood herbal formulas to treat my clients. In Kampo, single herbs are never prescribed alone. Instead, intricate and balanced combinations of herbs are used to create effective formulae.
Kampo herbs are provided in granule form, not as raw herbs. You can learn more about taking them by reading this article.
Kampo is known for its direct and targeted approach to finding the appropriate remedy for many conditions, such as chronic pain, gynaecological concerns, mental health issues, digestive disorders, and others.
Kampo is a natural and holistic approach to health and wellness. The formulae have undergone extensive research and quality testing, and can be used in conjunction with other forms of medicine, making Kampo a versatile treatment option.
Meet Daniel
Daniel Adler is a Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner who has been treating clients in Toronto since 1999.
Book a treatment
Daniel practices at the Dupont Naturopathic Family Centre, located at 789 Dupont Street in Toronto. Click below to book your treatment with Daniel.
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Is there more than one herbal formula for a single condition?
Yes. Often there may be more than one formula that can be chosen for your condition. Depending on your constitution, one of these may be effective while others may not.
Generally “hitting the target” happens after the initial consultation and you will feel some positive improvement. To “hit the bullseye” may take a second or third try. Once the correct formula is arrived at, we won’t change it until the condition is resolved.
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What are the differences between Kampo and other forms of herbal medicine?
To learn about the differences between Kampo, Japanese herbal medicine, and traditional Chinese herbal medicine, please read my comparison article.
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Can herbal medicine help with my menstruation issues?
Yes! When working with women with menstrual concerns, fertility, and other gynaecological issues, it is not uncommon to prescribe three or four formulas to be taken at different stages of your cycle.
See more information about herbal medicine and menstruation here.
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Can herbal medicine be taken when following vegetarian, vegan, and other specialised diets?
Yes! All of your dietary needs will be discussed and considered during our assessment, however these herbs are safe for all dietary restrictions.
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Will my herbal medicine remedy work on the first try?
Sometimes, but not always. Some trial and error is to be anticipated in the initial prescription. Matching a formula to your situation is akin to a “lock and key”. The perfect formula opens up the solution for your problem.
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What do the herbs taste like?
They may be bitter, sour, woody, or rooty. Sometimes they don’t taste great, but they are by no means terrible!
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Treating Headache Symptoms with Kampo
In this article, we will discuss the use of Kampo herbal formulas for headache treatment.
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Exploring the Benefits of Kampo Herbal Medicine
Step into the world of Kampo herbal medicine with practitioner Daniel Adler as your guide.
Curious about Kampo?
Contact me to discuss if Kampo herbal medicine is the right option for you.