Herbal Medicine Treatments

Herbs and orthodox medicine

Herbs can be used alongside prescribed medicine in most cases following investigation into potential interactions or incompatibilities.

Can’t I simply buy over the counter herbs?

Of course, or you could even pick them from the countryside yourself, but there may come a time when a consultation can be beneficial. Unlike modern pharmaceutical drugs, it isn’t simply a matter of matching a certain herb to a specific condition since each herb can potentially exert many different effects on the body’s tissues and organs. The art of herbal therapeutics is blending the most appropriate plants to create a unique formula for each individual that acts to support health by stimulating or modifying the body’s self-healing, vital energy.

What conditions can be helped by herbs?

Most conditions can be treated using herbs, however successful treatment depends on many different factors, so it’s always best to give me a call to briefly discuss your concern first.

You don’t need to be ill to see a Herbalist!

Herbs can also be beneficial to those who are fortunate to be well and wish to maintain or enhance their health. ‘M.O.T.’ consultations at specific times of the year can be helpful, especially for those prone to illness or infection as the seasons change and regular maintenance treatments can often help to avoid acute flare-ups of certain conditions too. Should you have potentially stressful events on the horizon, such as job interviews, exams or weddings, herbal medicine can also offer the body vital support to help with the occasion.