Traditional Chinese Medicine uses a combination of Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. These herbs have been used for thousands of years to help in the healing of physical and mental disorders. In regards to physical health complaints, Chinese herbs can be used for a wide range of conditions including Chronic Pain, Diarrhea, Constipation, PMS, Menstrual cramps, weak immunity and especially Seasonal allergies. A study in the September 2004 issue of Allergy Journal has concluded that a combination of Chinese herbs and weekly acupuncture sessions is highly effective.