Updated: 2026-10-18
Herbal therapy (decoction, 中药) (中药)
Cost: 80–300 ¥ per session · Duration: daily · Course: as prescribed
What it is
Herbal therapy involves drinking decoctions of medicinal herbs selected individually by the physician. In China this is an independent discipline: a TCM physician may adjust the composition every 3 days depending on how the patient responds. The herbs are sourced from established Chinese provinces (Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan).
When it is applied
- Gastrointestinal conditions (gastritis, dyspepsia)
- Chronic conditions of various profiles
- Recovery after a prolonged illness
- Reduced immunity
- A complement to acupuncture and Tuina
How a session works
The decoction is handed over each morning in a thermos. It tastes bitter, but you get used to it within 1–2 days. The composition changes every 3 days.
Programme cost
A single session is around 150–400 ¥. A 7-day course starts at 8,000 ¥, a 14-day course at 15,000 ¥. The price depends on the number of procedures and the length of the programme.
Accommodation and flights are paid separately. The full budget for 14 days is typically 30,000–55,000 ¥ per person including flights.