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Why Herbal Medicine?
More and more people are turning to herbal medicine alongside our other wonderful health services. This may be because they want additional help with long term illness, because they want to minimise their use of prescription medicines, or simply because they feel more supported by someone who has the time to listen in detail to complex health concerns.
Herbal medicine has a long tradition of use, not just in this country but across the world, and is suitable for everyone. The herbs used will be carefully selected and combined in a medicine which is unique to you, with extra care taken if you are pregnant, taking medication, or have preexisting medical conditions. When combined into a prescription like this, it is surprising how powerful herbs can be in bringing you back towards health and well-being.
Herbal medicine is a natural and sustainable form of healthcare. Our medicines use whole plant extracts that are often grown organically or harvested sustainably from the wild. These work in harmony with our bodies to help us heal. We try to use herbs that have been grown locally – making use of the abundance of plants such as dandelion, hawthorn and cleavers. Processing, packaging and waste are kept to a minimum.
Accredited herbalists have been intensively trained to understand health and disease, to know how plant phytochemicals can bring about healing, and to ensure that herbs are used safely alongside prescription medication.
To find out more about herbal medicine visit The National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
Herbal medicine can be used for a wide range of medical conditions. Even with conditions which cannot be “cured” herbs can help you to feel better and to cope with your illness more easily.
Please do get in touch for an initial discussion of your particular needs.
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