When using Chinese herbal medicine, our TCM experts will customize the herbal prescription to meet the specific needs of your condition. A variety of single herbs are commonly added or subtracted to maximize the clinical effectiveness of the treatment. Up to now we have treated 1109 cases of loss of smell (anosmia) by our Chinese medicine. The treatment is quite successful. We have had 93% cure rate for the treatment.
A loss of smell is also referred to as Anosmia which comes from the Greek words "An" meaning (no) and "-osmia" meaning (smell). Loss of smell is a disorder that can have a major impact on the quality of life. It can lead to a decrease in ones appetite and poor nutrition especially in older people. A loss of smell often leads to a loss of taste because taste is closely related to smell (try eating while holding your nose to prove this). This disorder can be frustrating because it can affect ones ability to enjoy foods and appreciate pleasant scents. It can also hinder ones ability to notice possible harmful chemicals and gases which may lead to serious consequences. In TCM, A loss of smell is caused by the deficiency of lung Qi and kidney.
Special Hints for Your Diet in TCM:
Traditional Chinese medicine is a fantastic art of healing. TCM doctors use not only herbal medicines for treating diseases, but also they pay close attention to the patient's diet. In TCM, it's required that a patient should have a proper diet during the whole course of treatment. A perfect TCM prescription together with a proper diet can make you recover from the disease as soon as possible. Following is our suggestions on your diet.
Foods Fit to Eat
1. It's suggested that the sufferers should eat warm and mild foods. 2. It's suggested that the sufferers should eat foods rich in vitamin A and C. 3. It's suggested that the sufferers should eat light foods. 4. It's suggested that the sufferers should eat foods that can clear internal heat. Foods that are useful for you: honey, Chinese-date, carrot
Foods Unfit to Eat
1. It's suggested that the sufferers should avoid spicy or cold foods. 2. It's suggested that the sufferers should avoid irritant foods. 3. It's suggested that the sufferers should avoid raw meat or fish. 4. It's suggested that the sufferers should avoid caffeine foods. Foods that might do harm to you: pepper, prawn, caraway.