low cost herbal options

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I am currently working in a low income clinic as a TCM practitioner

predominantly as an

acupuncturist due to the low cost of administration.

It is quite difficult to get patient compliance with herbs (cost, amounts,

time,

etc.), but very specifically COST. I have been a practioner for only a few

years, so I have yet

to see the long term effects of patent use. In my other practice I

predominantly use water-

based decoctions and granules, and most people are happy to pay with the intent

of getting

healthier. The low income patients intent is there, but with lack of funds.

Since we see a lot of chronic disorders at the clinic, I feel we NEED to use

herbs to achieve

greater clinical effectiveness. The acupuncture is given only once per week and

at times

every other week, so again we can only go so far.

Any suggestions for patent use or anything else helpful (and low cost) would be

appreciated.

thanks,

 

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