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Herbal Medicine
is the oldest and most natural form of medicine which provides a complete system of healing and prevention of disease. Its history of safety and efficacy spans centuries and is a tradition that has been valued in all parts of the world.
It is holistic medicine in that it considers all aspects of an individuals being.
A fundamental principle of herbal medicine is that the body heals itself. Herbal medicine provides support for the body in its efforts to restore and maintain good health.
Herbal medicine uses plants in their whole and natural state. The plants are made into various forms which include teas, tinctures, tablets, creams, powders, syrups and poultices dependent on each individual situation.
Conditions that respond well to Herbal Medicine include:
- Digestive disorders, IBS, indigestion.
- Respiratory problems, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis.
- Skin complaints, psoriasis, eczema, skin infections e.g. fungal.
- Hormonal conditions e.g. PMS, Infertily, Menopause e.g. hot flushes.
- Cardiovascular/circulatory problems, e.g. high blood pressure.
- Stress related nervous conditions e.g. anxiety, depression, insomnia.
- Urinary complaints e.g. cystitis, prostate.
- Rheumatic and arthritic problems.
- Endocrine disorder eg. Late onset diabetes.
- Chronic or recurrent infections.
- Common childhood complaints e.g. colic, ear infections, eczema.
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