Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
Since 1986 we have been treating the community of Melbourne with herbs and acupuncture.
Though we specialize in gynaecology, fertility issues and dermatology, we are also open for general practice; so the whole family is welcome!
Our dedicated team of practitioners are all registered with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria, in both the acupuncture and herbal medicine divisions of Chinese medicine.
Please feel free to visit us in order to view our on-site selection of exquisite purple clay teapots from Yixing, and to try the fine tea we import directly from Taiwan, which is available nowhere else in Melbourne.
If you wish, you may learn more about our selection of teapots and fine teas by visiting:
Herbal Gynaecology
Chinese herbal gynaecology treats the whole gamut of women’s problems, from premenstrual tension to period pain, from amenorrhea
to menopause, from endometriosis to infertility. After a detailed diagnosis involving examination of the pulse and tongue, careful questioning
reveals patterns of symptoms which guide treatment, with the aim of restoring the body to normal functioning.
Gyne Acupuncture
Acupuncture is now well-recognized as providing great benefit for women undergoing fertility treatment and IVF, but in China
women have long known how effective it can be for a wide range of gynaecological conditions such as irregular periods, dysmenorrhea, vaginal
discharge, morning sickness, breast pain and lumps, and other associated symptoms such as lower backache and fluid retention.
Chinese Dermatology
The skin is the largest organ in the body, and internal
imbalances often manifest externally. Instead of simply suppressing
symptoms, traditional Chinese dermatology treats the whole body, from
the inside out with herbs, and from the outside in with acupuncture
and external herbal applications. Some commonly-treated skin conditions
include eczema, acne, psoriasis, rosacea, & herpes zoster.
TCM General Practice
Men are also welcome! Acupuncture and herbs can be used for many common problems such as tiredness and fatigue, headaches,
digestive problems, pains in the back and limbs, colds, flu or other respiratory disorders, or just general well-being and maintenance.
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FAQ's & Resources
Have a question? Check out our detailed Frequently
Asked Questions page. Find out where we are and what you will need
to bring; learn more about appointments, how to cook your herbs -- what
they taste like -- and other things you didn’t even realize that
you wanted to know!
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Other areas of the Grove:
- Tea Shop — Fine imported teas, tea pots and assorted tea paraphernalia.
- The Lantern Journal — Professional Australian journal of traditional Chinese medicine
Help Yourself
- Frequently Asked Questions (faq) — Learn about what to expect during your visit, what you need to bring, etc.
- Recommended Reading — Select medical, philosophical, spiritual and other related books.
- Contact Us — Learn more about how to get in contact with us by post, email, or telephone.
- Site Map — Learn more about the layout of this site and get right to the page you want: fast.
The Portable Document Format (PDF)
The
Apricot Grove website provides numerous free and informative
documents for download in the pdf format. A PDF file is a self-contained,
cross-platform document; it is a file that will look the same on screen
regardless of what kind of computer you are using. Be sure to note that
the option exists for downloading a version of the Adobe Reader
offering accessibility for the visually impaired.