Hello and Welcome to my Shop!

My name is Morteza Aleali. I am the proud owner of this local Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, just one block away from Portland's own Chinatown gate.

Established in 1986, we practice acupuncture and are a traditional Chinese herbal pharmacy with over 400 raw (bulk) medicinal herbs and hundreds of patent herbal formulas (i.e., cold formula tablets, powdered medicine for sore throats, etc.) We also carry a wide variety of imported fine teas (both loose and packaged) as well as many other exceptional products.

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

The Chinese have researched the use of herbs to promote health more than any other culture in the world with a health system perfected over 3000 years. This system is called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Ancient Taoists believed that, in order to achieve longevity and personal fulfillment, one needed to live in harmony with nature. They believed that the human body is a microcosm of the natural world around us. Therefore, the same forces that created the cycles of nature also influence the human body and mind.

How does Chinese Herbal Medicine work?

Firstly, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbal medicine is often supported by acupuncture treatment. For thousands of years the Chinese have used the two together to treat disease and imbalance most effectively.

Secondly, Chinese herbal medicine is always prepared in mixtures or formulas of 2 to 15 or so herbs. These mixtures are used to enhance the therapeutic aspects of each herb and also to counteract each other's side effects. Each herbal treatment is tailored to the patient's individual needs. With or without acupuncture, the herbal formulas alleviate symptoms and support overall health to regain wellness.†

Much of this precious knowledge is now at your disposal!

Why use Chinese Herbal Medicine?

There are many reasons, but some obvious reasons are:

1 - More cost effective.
2 - Supports the body's natural ability to heal.
3 - Safer and more gentle on the body, with no harmful side effects on the liver, kidney or other vital organs.
4 - Can treat certain conditions where no western medical treatment or cure is available.†
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Conditions that are treatable using TCM

The following is a list of medical conditions that can and have been successfully treated using Chinese medicinal herbs (with or without acupuncture):

Chronic pain - Chronic fatigue - Many digestive problems - High blood pressure and high cholesterol - Musculoskeletal injuries and pain (including Joint problems) - Some skin conditions and other soft tissue disorders - Non-healing wounds - Some respiratory conditions - Chronic cough - Sinus congestion and other sinus problems - Overactive thyroid - Migraines - Hepatitis A, B, C - Liver and Gallbladder disorders - Kidney and Gallbladder stone - Some Kidney problems - Urinary problems - Male and female hormonal imbalances - Erectile dysfunction - Infertility - Premature hair loss in women - Certain blood disorders - Post and pre cancer (Chemo.) support - Certain cancers - Weak immune system - and more...

Yes! There are natural remedies that can help for these and many other conditions. Contact us to see how we can help you!