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Herbal
medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease,
and is one of the oldest form of medicine known. Our ancestors, by
trial and error, found the most effective local plants to heal their
illnesses. Now, with the advancement of science enabling us to identify
chemical constituents within these plants, we can better understand
their healing powers.
Herbalism, in this country, is now classed as an alternative
or complementary discipline but it is still the most widely
practised form of medicine worldwide with over 80% of the worlds
population relying on herbs for health. A medical herbalist attempts
to find the underlying cause of the problem and it is this that is
treated, rather than the symptoms alone. The reason for this is that
treatment which suppresses symptoms will not rid the body of the disease
itself. The first consultation, which usually lasts an hour will be
spent in taking a detailed case history in order to build up a picture
of the person as a whole being.
Herbal Medicine is a matter of teamwork with patient, practitioner
and the prescribed treatment all working together to restore the body
to health. Treatment may also include other therapies including advice
about diet and lifestyle alongside herbal medicine.
Western herbal medicine can be used to treat all ages but is particularly
effective for children where herbs work gently but efficiently and
help to build up the immune system.
Other conditions that can be treated successfully:-
When you are feeling out of sorts.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Skin conditions - psoriasis, acne and eczema.
Digestive disorders - peptic ulcers, colitis, Irritable Bowel
Syndrome and indigestion.
Heart and circulation - angina, high blood pressure and varicose
veins.
Gynaecological disorders such as Premenstrual Syndrome and menopause
problems.
Other conditions - arthritis, insomnia, stress, migraine, influenza
and allergic responses such as hayfever and asthma. |
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