Has Chinese medicine worked for you?

[humourlessness]

I recently went to get acupuncture from a Chinese acupuncturist for my back/neck pain. Towards the end of the session I was asked if I wanted some medicine which would help me relax and recover better.
The cost was high...like double over the counter medicine. I'm half way through but am feeling sceptical about the whole thing. Is Chinese herbal medicine all hocus pocus? Is it all a scam? A con? What concerns me is the secretive nature...no info. on ingredients in the bottles.

I'm more inclined to think acupuncture itself helps alleviate back pain. Doesn't cure you but had some good results in the past. But these exotic pills they give you.....don't think so. Anyone?

[Cleo]

I've had acupuncture for back problems. Seemed to work. Sceptical about pills and potions, though.

Theo

[humourlessness]

Thanks Theo. How are you these days mate?

[Blade]

Tried it , load of old junk

[slrrrrp]

TCM contain traces of endangered species and heavy metals: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/me...d-animals.html

[Ubyse]

I tried these but they didnt work http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...aby-flesh.html

tasted nice though

[slrrrrp]

Originally Posted by Ubyse

I tried these but they didnt work http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...aby-flesh.html

tasted nice though

I think it turned out they were placentas rather than dead babies, which is better maybe

[Ubyse]

Originally Posted by slrrrrp

I think it turned out they were placentas rather than dead babies, which is better maybe

Looking at your avatar I just realised its you I follow on twitter lol

[humourlessness]

Originally Posted by slrrrrp

TCM contain traces of endangered species and heavy metals: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/me...d-animals.html

Thanks mate. That's a good article. From Australia too.