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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How soon will my herbs arrive?
Expect your herbs to arrive by mail within 3-5 days after your initial consultation.
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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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Are medicinal herbs safe to be used in conjunction with modern pharmaceuticals?
Yes, except when explicitly understood not to. Then absolutely not. This is another reason to never explore herbal medicine on your own.
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Will I be prescribed more than one herbal remedy?
In general I prefer to only prescribe a single formula. In that way I can know exactly what has been taken into your body and can understand what to expect.
However, If your situation is complicated or you have numerous complaints, I may choose to prescribe more than one formula. For example, one formula for your basic underlying constitution and another formula to address your presenting symptoms.
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How frequently do I take my prescribed herbs?
Your herbs are taken three times per day, every day, for the duration of your prescribed regimen.
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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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4 Quick Facts About Kampo Herbs
Most people think that herbs will be provided in a dried plant form: that is not the case for Kampo herbs. Here are some key points about the herbs I work with.
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Kampo Herbal Medicine for Cold & Flu
Learn two herbal formulas that Daniel may prescribe to help deal with cold and flu symptoms.
Curious about Kampo?
Contact me to discuss if Kampo herbal medicine is the right option for you.