NUHS Herbal & Supplement Dispensary
The on-campus integrative medical clinic at National University
boasts an extensive herbal and supplement dispensary used by
interns and clinicians in our acupuncture, oriental medicine, chiropractic, and naturopathic
medicine programs.
Chinese Herbal Dispensary
Our oriental medicine students have
extensive training in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. They
learn how to choose the most effective herbal prescriptions for
their patients through both classroom study as well as traditional
apprentice-style practice under the guidance of seasoned faculty.
In the dispensary, they spend hours in hands-on practice in
learning how to correctly choose and prepare herbal formulas.
Over one-third of our acupuncture and oriental medicine patients
receive herbal medicine prescriptions as part of their treatment
plan. National University's traditional Chinese herbal dispensary
carries over 300 raw herbs, allowing us to meet the widest possible
range of patient needs. For each prescription, students and
clinicians measure and mix the raw herbs by hand into dose-specific
take-home packets for herbal teas.
In addition to raw herbs, our MSAc and MSOM interns have access
to over 130 granular preparations (powders and granules that can be
mixed with food or water, and are sometimes easier for patients to
prepare at home), and over 100 patent medications (high quality
commercially prepared herbal pills and capsules).
Naturopathic and Chiropractic Dispensary
For both our chiropractic and
naturopathic programs, National University actively seeks out
supplements from carefully chosen companies to meet the needs of
our patients. Our dispensary holds:
- Standardized products, free of fillers, produced in controlled
facilities
- Botanical medicines, tinctures, and homeopathic remedies
- Physician-grade vitamin, mineral, enzymes, and whole food
supplements
- Refrigerated probiotic formulas
