why see a herbalist?

Herbs heal…

from the beginning of time, plants have been used to heal and nourish us.

to this day, 80% of the world’s population currently relies on treatment with plant based medicines. also known as phyto-therapy or plant therapy, Herbal medicine continues to be the most widely practiced form of healthcare in the world for both the treatment and prevention of disease. It can be safely used by everyone including children and the elderly.

skilled in both the art and science of using plants as medicines, medical herbalists are the experts in plant medicine. it’s our speciality. it’s our thing. and the practical application of herbs in the hands of a qualified practitioner can be transformative.

medical herbalists are trained to look beyond and beneath symptoms, to find the underlying cause of a problem, and to remedy ill health by helping the body to correct imbalances and heal itself, using whole plant extracts such as leaves, flowers, berries and roots. These invaluable plant allies uniquely provide both physical and emotional relief and are essential in the treatment of modern day health challenges such as long term stress.

through our medical training, clinical experience, herbal insights, instinct and intuition, medical herbalists support and guide with carefully chosen herbs, lifestyle advice and therapeutic nutrition practices based on the information gathered following an in-depth consultation, uniquely matched to you and your health condition.

in a nutshell, we treat people not symptoms and consider and incorporate all the pillars fundamental to good health and wellbeing be they physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.

having trained in the same diagnostic skills as orthodox doctors but with a more traditional, whole person approach, medical herbalists can treat both the acute and chronic conditions you would usually bring to your G.P. or family doctor. These include:

• digestive disorders;

• skin conditions;

• cardiovascular health;

• sleep disorders;

• stress, anxiety and low mood;

• headaches and migraines;

• hormonal imbalances;

• pms and menstrual problems;

• infertility;

• peri/menopause;

• cystitis and uti’s;

• musculo-skeletal aches and pains;

• respiratory conditions;

• post viral syndrome, low energy, chronic fatigue syndrome, M.e./f.m.;

• immune/autoimmune conditions;

• allergies;

  and many many more.

although many people use herbal medicine to remedy, it can also be an invaluable and highly effective adjunct to helping maintain good health. herbal medicines can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies and medical herbalists are trained to identify potential interactions should you be prescribed allopathic (prescription) medication.

(please do get in touch if you’d like to know how herbal medicine can help you with your particular health condition or can be incorporated into your daily life to help maintain wellbeing and balance. i’m always happy to recommend another therapy/healthcare practitioner should it be deemed more suitable for you).