Jess Bowkett - Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Jess Bowkett - Chinese Medicine Practitioner Chinese medicine practitioner and registered acupuncturist committed to helping people from all across Australia.

These are herbs, too! 🌼Those of you who have worked with me will know my love for raw herbs. You may have seen my imager...
15/04/2024

These are herbs, too! 🌼

Those of you who have worked with me will know my love for raw herbs. You may have seen my imagery of the dried barks, roots, seeds, stems and flowers that we use in Chinese medicine. Those raw products are boiled into a decoction (tea) that is taken as medicine.

But what about those instances where you're travelling or you find yourself unable to cook up the raw herbs?

Herbal 👏 Granules 👏

Powdered or granulated herbs are a fantastic option to use when you still require a customisable formula, but you're on the go or away from the kitchen. Simply mix your prescribed amount of powder into half a glass of warm water - and it's ready to drink.

The best herbs for you are the herbs that are going to be able to fit into your lifestyle. So, if you've ever needed a custom formula but are worried that you won't have the time to cook raw herbs in the traditional method - this could be the option for you.

A glorious formula to support a patient experiencing peripheral neuropathy and low energy.Often people who see me in the...
04/07/2023

A glorious formula to support a patient experiencing peripheral neuropathy and low energy.

Often people who see me in the clinic don't have a textbook presentation of symptoms or a neatly defined condition. They might be experiencing multiple symptoms, in many different parts of the body.

👏 Every body is unique.
👏 Every prescription is too.

One of my favourite things about Chinese herbal medicine is how individualised it is. We draw from centuries of wisdom and then modify traditional formulas to perfectly fit the person presenting in front of us each day.

I feel pretty damn lucky to be doing the job I do. Pinch me! ✨

1:1 consultations, link in bio.


Dispensary The Herb Grove Dispensary

Well hello there! 🤩I've been working on a little something behind the scenes. I am so excited to be offering consultat...
27/06/2023

Well hello there! 🤩

I've been working on a little something behind the scenes. I am so excited to be offering consultations AUSTRALIA WIDE!

You can now work with me from the comfort of your home or office ( .... or holiday, or commute, or layover, or ANYWHERE that you can use a mobile device.) We'll chat via video or phone call, and then you can sit back and relax while your custom Chinese herbs are lovingly prepared and delivered to your door.

To learn more, visit my website.
https://jessbowkett.com

SHOULD I BRUSH MY TONGUE?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Chinese medicine practitioners are trained to interpret the appearence of the tongue, ...
22/10/2018

SHOULD I BRUSH MY TONGUE?
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Chinese medicine practitioners are trained to interpret the appearence of the tongue, including the coating. We look to find a coating that is thin, white and moist.
• Coatings that are thick can indicate imbalances within the body that have been around for a prolonged period of time.
• Yellow or brown coatings can indicate heat imbalances within the body.
• White coatings that are thick can indicate a damp or cold condition.
• A lack of tongue coating all together can be a sign of fluids within the body drying up.
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Of course, we also see an unlimited amount of combination patterns which present over different regions on the tongue body.
With all this in mind, I suggest to avoid brushing your tongue or using a tongue scraper for at least 24 hours before seeing your practitioner. Tongue coating gives us an immense amount of information about your health.
Swipe across for some pictures of different tongue coatings we see presenting in clinic 👀!
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📷: .jpg @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

So inspired after lunching with the wonderful .nutritionist talking all things food, health & business. If you're in Mel...
30/09/2018

So inspired after lunching with the wonderful .nutritionist talking all things food, health & business. If you're in Melbourne and haven't already visited : put it on the brunch list ASAP! 🥑🙌

R U OK?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Check on your strong friend. Call your family. Drop in to see your neighbour who lives alone.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀It...
12/09/2018

R U OK?
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Check on your strong friend. Call your family. Drop in to see your neighbour who lives alone.
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It is ok, to not be ok.
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To start a conversation:
1. Ask are you OK?
2. Listen without judgement.
3. Encourage action.
4. Check in.
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To anybody struggling, please know that you are supported and loved.
For more resources:

P U L S E D I A G N O S I S⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀When you visit a Chinese medicine practitioner, you can expect to be asked a whole ...
04/09/2018

P U L S E D I A G N O S I S
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When you visit a Chinese medicine practitioner, you can expect to be asked a whole host of questions about your health. In addition though, we also carry out ‘inspection’ (looking at the body for health indicators or signs of disharmony), and ‘palpation’ (using the hands to feel parts of the body).
One of THE most fundamental methods of palpation in Chinese medicine, is PULSE DIAGNOSIS.
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Pulse diagnosis requires the practitioner to feel the radial pulse, on both wrists, using 3 fingers.
Of course we are detecting basic health parameters you may be familiar with in a Western sense: pulse rate, regularity, strength etc.
However we are feeling for so much more than this.
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Each finger placement correlates to a different organ system in Chinese medicine. Additionally, we feel for the strength and quality of the pulse at several different depths to ascertain the function of these systems. Us Chinese medicine practitioners have an entire vocabulary dedicated to describing the pulses we feel. Some examples are: slippery, wiry, thready, choppy, hesitant, weak, floating.
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Using the Pulse diagnosis system along with listening, enquiry, and inspection; we form a complete view of your health so that we can accurately diagnose and effectively treat your health concerns.
How unique is that!? 🙌
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I've had THE most fun hanging out at sharing the broth love with 🍜⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀By now you've probably all heard about ho...
26/08/2018

I've had THE most fun hanging out at sharing the broth love with 🍜
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By now you've probably all heard about how AMAZING bone broth is for gut health. But did you know that bone broth is a total rockstar in the Chinese medicine space as well?
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In Chinese medicine, bone broth is revered for "building blood".
When someone is said to have a blood deficiency, we are speaking to the QUALITY of their blood, and thus its ability to nourish organs and tissues within the body.
Some signs & symptoms of a Chinese medicine blood deficiency pattern include:
• fatigue
• muscle weakness
• brittle nails
• dry hair or increased hairfall
• dizziness
• palpitations
• insomnia
• pale complexion
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Consuming broths and soups made using the bones of organic animals deeply nourishes the blood. Considering that "Blood is the mother of Qi (energy)", it's no wonder that it helps return us to our natural vitality. 🤸‍♀️

C H O C - R A S P B E R R Y S L I C E⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BASE• 3/4 cup oats• 3/4 cup dedicated coconut• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder• ...
19/08/2018

C H O C - R A S P B E R R Y S L I C E
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BASE
• 3/4 cup oats
• 3/4 cup dedicated coconut
• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 2 tbsp rice malt syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• pinch salt
• pinch vanilla powder
Blitz & press into a lined, small pyrex dish. Refrigerate.
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FILLING
• 2 cups frozen raspberries
• 4 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp grass fed gelatine
• 2 tbsp boiling water
• 2 tbsp rice malt syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
Dissolve gelatine powder in the boiling water. Combine all ingredients in a pot, mash raspberries until smooth, cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until thickened. Pour over base. Refrigerate.
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TOP
• 100g 85% dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
Melt, & pour over cooled raspberry layer. Chill until set.
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Dont have rice malt syrup? Use honey or maple syrup instead ✅
Prefer to keep it grain-free? Replace oats with almond or hazelnut meal ✅
Vegan? Skip the gelatine and add 1 extra tbsp of chia seeds ✅
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Slice, serve & enjoy! 🤗

Anybody else ever experience this? 😂😂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Let's call it: 😁
13/08/2018

Anybody else ever experience this? 😂😂
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Let's call it: 😁

Oh it's a chilly 5 degrees outside at the moment. ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Luckily, I'm head down in the books studying for my last d...
11/08/2018

Oh it's a chilly 5 degrees outside at the moment. !
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Luckily, I'm head down in the books studying for my last deferred exam from when I took off to Bali in June. 🤓📚 After tomorrow, I can finally say to semester 1.
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So, it's herbal formulas and internal patterns for me all day. & weather gods if you're listening: warmer weather from tomorrow onwards thanks!
Have a beautiful everybody 💆🏻‍♀️
📷: dreaming of this holiday spot.

DINSPO: Mexican Bowl🍴⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀• pulled pork• pico de gallo• lettuce• purple cabbage• jalepenos • guacamole• fresh lime⠀⠀...
10/07/2018

DINSPO: Mexican Bowl🍴
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• pulled pork
• pico de gallo
• lettuce
• purple cabbage
• jalepenos
• guacamole
• fresh lime
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Drizzle a simple sauce of sour cream, sriracha, lime juice & water over the top 🙌
Note: to keep dairy free, make sauce as above using a whole egg mayo instead of sour cream.
Enjoy!

Address

19 Beatty Avenue, Armadale
Melbourne, VIC
3143

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10am - 6:30pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+61419886674

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