📍 Georgetown, Newcastle NSW
Chinese Herbal Medicine in Newcastle
Individualised herbal formulas, prescribed by an AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine practitioner, to complement your acupuncture and support your wellbeing.
A Cornerstone of TCM
What Is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the oldest and most refined herbal traditions in the world. Adrian Taricani draws from a vast materia medica of plant-based ingredients, combining them into carefully balanced formulas suited to each individual.
At On Point Natural Medicine in Newcastle, herbal medicine is prescribed as part of a considered, integrated TCM treatment plan — most often alongside acupuncture, and always informed by a thorough consultation.
Our Approach
How We Prescribe Herbal Medicine
Considered, individualised, and integrated into your broader treatment plan.
Individualised Formulas
Each herbal prescription is tailored to your unique presentation, constitution, and treatment goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Pulse-Guided Prescribing
Adrian draws on advanced pulse diagnosis and a thorough consultation to inform which herbs may best support you.
Complementary to Acupuncture
Herbal formulas are most often prescribed alongside acupuncture, working as an integrated part of your broader TCM treatment plan.
Safety & Quality
We use trusted, regulated herbal suppliers and review your medications and supplements to support safe, considered prescribing.
Forms & Preparation
How Your Herbs May Be Prescribed
Adrian Taricani will recommend the form that best fits your routine, presentation and personal preference. Each option offers its own balance of convenience, potency and tradition.
Granules & Powders
Concentrated herbal granules dissolved in warm water — convenient, fast-acting, and easy to adjust formula by formula.
Traditional Decoctions
Raw herbs simmered into a tea. A traditional preparation often used for more complex or chronic presentations.
Capsules & Tablets
Pre-prepared classical formulas in capsule or tablet form for ease of use and convenient daily routines.
Areas of Support
What Herbal Medicine May Support
Herbal medicine is used as part of an individualised TCM treatment plan and is not a substitute for medical care. Adrian Taricani will discuss whether herbs are appropriate for your presentation.
Digestive comfort and gut function
Sleep quality and stress management
Women's health support
Menstrual cycle support
Energy, vitality and recovery
Skin health and seasonal wellbeing
Immune support during change of season
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2,000+
Years of History
Chinese herbal medicine has been studied, refined and documented across more than two millennia — informing the considered, individualised approach we apply today.
Tradition Meets Modern Practice
Drawing on a Long-Standing Tradition
Over centuries, generations of practitioners have developed and recorded hundreds of classical herbal formulas, each designed around carefully observed patterns of presentation.
At On Point Natural Medicine, we draw on this rich tradition while applying contemporary clinical standards — including thorough consultation, regulated supply, and integration with your broader healthcare team.
What to Expect
Your Herbal Medicine Journey
From your first consultation through to ongoing review.
Comprehensive Consultation
A thorough initial session covering your full health history, current symptoms, medications, lifestyle and goals — including pulse and tongue assessment.
Personalised Formula
Adrian Taricani prescribes a formula tailored to your individual presentation, choosing the form (granules, decoction or capsules) that best suits your routine.
Review & Refine
We review your response at follow-up appointments and adjust your formula as your symptoms and circumstances evolve over time.
Your Practitioner
Adrian Taricani
Adrian is an AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He integrates herbal medicine with acupuncture, pulse diagnosis and soft tissue therapy when required as part of an individualised treatment plan. He is committed to evidence-informed practice, clear communication and working alongside your broader healthcare team.
He is a registered practitioner with the
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AHPRA Registered
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Health Fund Rebates
Pricing & Sessions
Transparent, Straightforward Pricing
Chinese Herbal Medicine is offered within standard consultation appointments.
Health fund rebates may be available depending on your individual fund and level of extras cover. Please check with your provider.
Initial Consultation – 45 minutes
$120.00
Recommended for new clients. Includes full assessment, chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture where indicated.
Standard Consultation (45mins)
$100.00
For returning clients. Ongoing sessions tailored to your progress and treatment plan.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers about Chinese herbal medicine at On Point Natural Medicine.
What is Chinese herbal medicine?
Chinese herbal medicine is a core component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that uses carefully selected combinations of plant-based ingredients to support the body. Formulas are individualised based on a thorough consultation and TCM diagnostic methods.
What conditions might Chinese herbal medicine support?
Herbal medicine may be used to support a range of presentations including digestive discomfort, sleep concerns, stress, women’s health, and general wellbeing. The practitioner will discuss whether herbs are appropriate for your specific situation during your consultation.
Are Chinese herbs safe to take with my medications?
When prescribed by an AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine practitioner, herbal formulas are generally well tolerated. It is essential to disclose any prescription medications, supplements or health conditions so the practitioner can prescribe safely and coordinate with your broader healthcare team.
How long until I notice a difference?
Responses vary from person to person. Some people notice changes within a couple of weeks, while longer-standing or more complex presentations may require ongoing support. The practitioner will discuss realistic expectations during your consultation.
Do I need acupuncture as well?
Not necessarily. Herbal medicine can be prescribed on its own, but it is most often used alongside acupuncture as part of an integrated treatment plan. The practitioner will recommend the approach best suited to your presentation.
Do I need a referral?
Can I claim on private health insurance?
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Related Treatments
Acupuncture
Precise, personalised acupuncture as part of your TCM treatment plan.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
An integrated, whole-person approach to your health and wellbeing
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Individualised herbal formulas prescribed alongside your treatments.
Advanced Pulse Diagnosis
A refined diagnostic method that informs every treatment plan.
Ready to Explore Herbal Support?
Book a consultation with Adrian Taricani in Newcastle to discuss whether Chinese herbal medicine may be a suitable part of your individualised treatment plan.