Since 1997, we have been trusted by practitioners and patients across South Africa for authentic, effective herbal formulas rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches that true healing begins by restoring balance rather than just treating symptoms. At Chinaherb, we believe in sharing this time-honoured approach with the modern world through authentic, practitioner-formulated herbal remedies.
We are passionate about bringing the depth and wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to a Western audience, bridging ancient knowledge with contemporary health challenges.
Our formulas are made with the highest quality herbs, sourced and prepared to preserve their natural potency and safety.
For over two decades, Chinaherb has supported South African practitioners and their patients with reliable, effective herbal solutions for modern wellbeing.
In TCM, no two people experience illness in exactly the same way. Instead of matching a single remedy to a condition, we focus on patterns–the unique combinations of imbalances within the body.
This is why professional guidance is essential when selecting the right herbal formula. We encourage you to consult your Chinese medicine practitioner for personalised advice and treatment.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the world’s oldest systems of healthcare, a living science refined over more than 3,000 years.
Its strength lies not only in the use of over 4,000 medicinal plants but also in its philosophy, which understands the body through the lens of Yin and Yang, warmth and coolness, nourishment and clearing. These principles have given rise to thousands of classical herbal formulas, many still in use today.
At Chinaherb, we honour this lineage by offering both time-tested classical formulas and modern blends developed through years of study and clinical experience.
Chinaherb was founded in Cape Town in 1997 by Dr Chunlan Li and Professor Yi Zhang, both graduates of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine in China.
With over 30 years of research, teaching, and practice, they have dedicated their lives to preserving and evolving the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Their vision was to create high-quality, accessible herbal formulas that integrate ancient principles with modern understanding.
Today, Chinaherb continues their legacy, trusted by practitioners and patients across South Africa for herbal medicine that is authentic, effective, and rooted in harmony.
