Chinese practitioners use herbal plants which can include the root, leaves, flowers and stalks. A great amount of the herbs can be used, combined together as a healing treatment.
Each treatment is based on a persons own condition at the time of consultation. A couple of the popular ailments are skin problems and a low immune system.
Although there has been studies of herbal remedies the results have varied showing each person can be treated as an individual even if suffering from the same symptoms.
A massage therapist can help to treat a skin problem such as eczema and whilst soothing the sore area of the body, calming the mind. Once the mind is calm it can aid restful sleep.
Aromatherapy oils are distilled from herbal plants and used by a massage therapist on the body to calm the mind and the body.
Note: The essential oils are mixed with a base carrier oil such as almond or olive. The mixture is massaged over the body with a set, natural flowing movements which relieves tension in the muscle tissue and relaxes a person.
Warning: If you prefer to use massage at home do not use essential oils directly on the skin. Always mix with a base oil as mentioned previously.