Chinese Medicine Clinic

Allergy
So my allergy didn't get any better after being here for a month. The pills helped but they made me drowsy and my heart pounding. It's getting very disturbing and that's when I really missed my allergy-free life in L.A.

Seeing me suffering, my cousin encouraged me to try a Chinese doctor she has been seeing. So I took her recommendation and went.

The Chinese Medicine Clinic
When I arrived, 2 minutes after the open hour, more than a dozen people were already waiting there in that small clinic. The bitter/sweet smell of herbal medicine was everywhere in the air. My cousin had warned me to go early to get an appointment. The doctor is very popular.

I waited for an hour to see the doctor. He checked my pulse with his fingers and examined my tongue with his eyes. No other tools needed.

The doctor said that this sort of allergy isn't curable, but some herbs will keep my nasal area warm and make me feel better. I told him I was taking Western medication, and he said it's okay to take both at the same time.

Cost
The government insurance also covers Chinese medicine, so I paid 120 N.T. (4 USD) for this visit and walked out with 21 bags of brown herbal powder. According to the prescription, I got 5 kinds of herbs.

How is it working?
It's been 3 days so far. I haven't taken any pills but 2-3 bags of the brown powder each day. No itching eyes, no running nose, no serial sneezes, and best of all, no drowsiness and no pounding heartbeats.