Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the key therapies which form part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Others include Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping and Chinese Massage. The goal with Chinese Medicine is to prevent ill health as it is with healing illness and disease. Treatment is based on understanding the signs and symptoms reflecting any imbalance in the body and treating the underlying condition as well as the symptoms. This therapeutic method is designed to encourage self healing.