What is herbal medicine?
The term herbal medicine refers to the therapeutic use of medicinal products derived from plant extracts from roots, leaves, petals, bark and seeds. Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for millennia, and while modern research is frequently discovering new constituents and actions, it mainly confirms and validates traditional healing methods used for many years and across many cultures.
Who is herbal medicine for?
It would be impossible to list here all of the conditions and ailments that can be treated and improved with herbal medicine. Plants are packed with natural constituents that have multiple beneficial effects on our health and well-being, both physical and emotional, with very few (if any) side effects. Herbal medicine products can be used across the age range and can be used alone or in combination with conventional pharmaceutical medication.
How is herbal medicine dispensed?
Your herbal medicine can be dispensed using dried herbs, for teas and decoctions, or as alcohol-extracted tinctures. Herbal medicine can be taken as a glycerite, infused oil, capsule, powder, ointment, cream or salve. It is the job of the herbalist, in discussion with the patient, to decide, on the most appropriate method of delivery to address the issue, considering the use of any conventional medicines and the therapeutic action required. The prescription will be tailored to the individual and will use the highest quality herbal products.
