What is Herbal Medicine?
Herbal
medicine is increasingly being validated by scientific investigation,
which seeks to understand the active chemistry of the plant.
Many modern
pharmaceuticals have been modelled on, or derived from, chemicals
found in plants.
Using plants
as medicine provides significant advantages for treating many
conditions. The therapeutic activity of a plant is due to its complex
chemical nature with different parts of the plant providing certain
therapeutic effects.
As a qualified
Medical Herbalist I am able to select an appropriate combination of plant
remedies tailored to your individual needs.
What is a Medical Herbalist?
A Medical Herbalist is a Practitioner of Natural Medicine who:
- Is highly trained in the
philosophies, principles and practice of Western Herbal Medicine and
Medical Science
- Takes a holistic view towards
health and illness
- Will assess you as a person, and
not a disease
- Seeks to treat the underlying
cause of imbalance and/or disease
- Acknowledges the body’s innate
ability to heal itself
- Aims to prevent disease and
restore health
- Provides dietary and lifestyle
advice
- Maintains high standards of
professional practice
- Is an authoritative source of
information about natural medicine
Is Herbal Medicine safe?
Herbal Medicine is very safe and effective when prescribed by a fully qualified Herbal Practitioner.
If you have any questions or concerns I am more than happy to discuss or review your treatment.
