Great China Chinese Herbs & Medicine

Great China Chinese Herbs & Medicine Dr Anna ML P Chan
- Honorary President of FCMA
- Committee Member of FCMA
Amy Chan
- Committee Member of NPA
- Bachelor of Ap Sc(OT)
- Master of Ap Sc(CHM)

33 Compton St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Chinese herbal medicine, consultation, acupuncture, teas, creams, ointments, oils, moxibustion, tuina and more! What is Chinese Medicine? Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system which has developed and has been practiced for more than three thousand years. Unfortunately with the cultural gap between many other countries in the world for centuries, the merits

of Chinese Medicine have until very recently been limited within its original birthplace. Chinese Medicine has established upon its own philosophy and pathology a system of physiology, diagnosis, and approaches, as was described in Huangdi Neijing (Canon of Medicine ) of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). Researches from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) record performances of surgical operations using certain Chinese herbs as analgesic. Chinese Medicine covers the treatment of diseases with:
1. Natural medicinal substances such as herbs and minerals,
2. Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Cupping,
3. Bone setting,
4. Tuina (or therapeutic massage),
5. Dietary,
6. Exercise therapy, and
7. Qi Gong (internal exercises), etc

The World Heath Organisation, WHO reports that: “Traditional Medicine remains the major source of health care for more than two-thirds to three-quarters of the world’s population.” (WHO Traditional medicine, Report by the Director-General, EB 63/WP/2.,15 Nov., 1978,PP. 2 & 9). Being one of the oldest forms of medicine, Chinese Medicine has been repeatedly tested and proved effective through the accumulated rich experience in its long history of development. Additionally, with the development of integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine in China, Chinese Medicine of today is even serving more people than before. --- Chinese Medicine practitioners of nowadays, having been trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine plus all the Western sciences, would prefer to be known as Chinese Medicine practitioners, to mark this development of the new era. (Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Societies of Australia Ltd.)

We’ve been working really hard behind the scenes to create and refine a balm for skin concerns.As a mum, I know how hear...
24/04/2026

We’ve been working really hard behind the scenes to create and refine a balm for skin concerns.

As a mum, I know how heartbreaking it is to watch your child deal with constant itching and the sleepless nights, especially when nothing seems to help. My son is now 7, and he’s had eczema on and off since he was just 6 weeks old. Some periods are manageable, others are really tough.

Over time, I’ve learned his triggers things like stress, certain spices like pepper, and chlorine from the pool. But the reality is, you can’t avoid everything all the time.

I’ve tried everything… QV Cream, Glory Oil, Epaderm, Melvory, manuka honey, Dermeze, Robertson's... you name it. Nothing truly kept things under control. I also didn’t want to rely on steroid creams long term, especially after seeing how difficult the withdrawal symptoms were on his skin.

So I decided to make something myself.

After a lot of trial and refinement, I can honestly say this has made a difference for my son. He still gets flare ups here and there, but they’re more manageable and he can now go swimming without triggering a reaction, which feels like a huge win.

Introducing our Golden Tallow Balm ✨

Coming soon in store. Stay tuned for updates.

Dear customers and patients,We will be closed between 25th September and 14th October (we will re-open on 15th October) ...
10/09/2025

Dear customers and patients,

We will be closed between 25th September and 14th October (we will re-open on 15th October) for a much needed break!

If you would like to make any purchases, orders or appointments, please contact us well in advance to avoid missing out before we go on vacation.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and we thank you for your support and understanding.

- The GC Team

Can chinese medicine help with a cold?Yes! But why is it so hard to get "100% better" from a cold? In terms of Chinese M...
10/06/2025

Can chinese medicine help with a cold?

Yes! But why is it so hard to get "100% better" from a cold? In terms of Chinese Medicine, symptoms of a cold can be grouped into "cold" or "hot" symptoms. For example, cold symptoms include clear or white nasal discharge / phlegm, feelings of cold sensation, cold hands and feet etc. Hot symptoms include fever, yellow or green (indicating an infection in Western medicine) nasal discharge / phelgm etc. Most of the time, colds have symptoms of both hot and cold signs - which is why "differential diagnosis" is so important and you need a combination of herbs (or a modified formula) to actually get better. A good TCM doctor should diagnose your condition correctly (hot/cold), and use correct herbs specific to your symptoms and conditions.
Why not give it a go?

23/03/2024

We've been seeing a lot of cold and flu cases lately! This usually happens when there are extreme weather changes, or it's been overly cold/hot. We just went through a heatwave (thankfully, it's much cooler now), so it's no wonder we've had a lot of "wind heat" cases lately. If you've experienced some cold/flu symptoms that seem to linger- it's a good idea to pop in and see us for a consult for some prescribed herbs to clear lung heat 😀 have a great weekend everyone!

05/03/2022

The unfortunate truth of owning and running a business. Running a business is really hard. What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid back people.

People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.

Friends and family will expect discounts and people will value you and your hard work less than a big chain store.

You have to worry about if you forget to email/message someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them?
Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails.

Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work life balance. You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner..... All whilst being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend... it’s one of the hardest things you will try and balance

There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5 years. If they are successful they are overwhelmed. It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially the past couple of years when so much has been out of our control.

Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives. Be kind, be patient, support small businesses…….and hopefully more of us will stick around!

I copied this from a small business owner

24/02/2022

Astragalus is actually a genus of plant with over 2000 species. Its name, “Huang qi” means “yellow leader” because this long yellow tap root is one of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine and commonly used. Huang Qi is a great herb for fall as it helps prevent colds, alle...

05/02/2022

Most everyone caught in the throes of depression reach a point when they ask themselves if antidepressants medication is “worth it.”

Dear customersWith the lifting of the lockdown on track, we will reopen tomorrow as per usual.Thanks for your patience a...
27/07/2021

Dear customers
With the lifting of the lockdown on track, we will reopen tomorrow as per usual.
Thanks for your patience and stay safe!
The GC Team

Dear Valued Customers,We are taking a little break to recharge between 18th April and 22nd April (inclusive). For any qu...
15/04/2021

Dear Valued Customers,
We are taking a little break to recharge between 18th April and 22nd April (inclusive). For any queries during this time, please PM our page, or SMS / Call us on 0411 328 308 / 0411 885 886.
Stay dry!

Dear valued customers,Our landline is currently down until further notice. Please ring our mobile 0411 328 308 / 0411 88...
10/02/2021

Dear valued customers,
Our landline is currently down until further notice. Please ring our mobile 0411 328 308 / 0411 885 886.
For bookings, please message our FB page.
Stay cool!

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33 Compton Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 3:30pm
Friday 11am - 3:30pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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