custom herbal formulas for modern health
Healing From the Inside Out
Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years, and by most every culture, to promote healing.
Herbs can support fertility, hormonal balance, digestion, sleep, immune health, skin conditions, stress resilience, and more. By weaving modern clinical knowledge with the deep traditions of TCM, custom herbal medicine becomes a powerful tool for restoring balance and optimizing health and longevity.
When used alongside acupuncture, herbal medicine accelerates results and supports deeper, lasting change.
Cross Disciplinary Herbal Expertise
Larisa has studied herbs for more than 30 years, and is a trained and board-licensed herbalist. Prior to attending acupuncture school, she trained with Western and Native herbalists, then completed a multi-year program in Ayurveda.
She has spent time on herb farms both in the United States and China, as well as wildcrafting in the greater Bay Area and Sierra foothills. Today, she integrates elements of each of these herbal practices into her formulas.
All of Larisa’s herbal medicinals are sourced with care. They are safe, effective, and ethically produced — so you can feel confident in what you’re taking.
Personalized. Safe. Integrative.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), formulas are carefully designed combinations of herbs that work synergistically, amplifying benefits while reducing side effects.
As a licensed herbalist, Larisa creates custom formulas tailored to your body and your health goals. No two patients receive the same prescription.
Each formula is crafted for your unique constitution, current symptoms, and long-term health goals — and delivered in a form that meets your needs.
Personalized Formulas
All herbs are sourced from trusted suppliers. Every batch is tested for purity, ensuring it is the correct herb, and free of pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals or other contaminants.
Larisa prescribes only what is clinically appropriate, taking into account any medical conditions or prescription medications you are taking.
Safety First
Western Medicine, Ayurveda, & More
Larisa’s training in both Eastern and Western medicine ensures your herbal plan works safely alongside medications, fertility treatments, or other therapies.
Custom formulas may include Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western herbs. Appropriate herbs are carefully selected for each patient.
Herbal formulas are an important part of fertility treatments at Healing Blossom. Acupuncture is generally given 1-2 times per week, while herbs can be taken on a daily basis and have powerful benefits.
In China, in the TCM gynecology and infertility departments, the primary treatment for infertility and most gynecological issues is herbal medicine.
Herbs can help regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation, thicken the uterine lining, improve egg quality, prevent certain types of miscarriage, reduce PMS and painful periods, and improve overall health.
Herbs & Fertility
Herbal medicine is an important part of Women’s Health care and treatment at Healing Blossom. Herbal formulas effect changes from the inside out. While herbs offer symptomatic relief, the real goal is to address the underlying root cause.
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The question should be: what can’t herbs treat?
Herbs can treat almost anything you can think of! They can support fertility, hormonal balance, digestion, sleep, immune health, skin conditions, stress resilience, and more.
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The answer to this varies enormously. For acute issues, like a common cold, infection or hemorrhoids, herbs might only be taken for a few days or a week.
A rash, injury, or ovarian cyst might require a few weeks or a couple of months to resolve.
Chronic conditions tend to respond more slowly, as they are entrenched firmly in the body. Irregular menstrual cycles, fertility support, allergies or migraines might take 3-6 months of herbal formulas.
There isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ answer — each case is unique.
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Herbs can be given in many forms and mostly depend on patient preference and compliance.
Herbs come in capsules, teas, powder extracts (granules) and tinctures.
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Larisa only purchases herbs from companies who provide third party testing. Herbs are evaluated for identification (correct herb) as well as the presence of any heavy metals, pesticides or herbicides.
As for safety while trying to conceive, Chinese herbs have been tested on the largest population on the planet for thousands of years. The empirical evidence is in. Actual research has been slower to catch up, but what has been found so far usually corroborates what the herbs have been traditionally used for clinically.
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Personalized, custom formulas at your fingertips.
By weaving modern clinical knowledge with the deep traditions of TCM, custom herbal medicine becomes a powerful tool for restoring balance and optimizing long-term wellness.