Western Herbal Medicine is the oldest form of medicine on the planet – tried and tested!

Knowledge of the effects of herbs has been built up, through use, since the dawn of civilisation. Today herbal medicine is a combination of tradition and medical science. Research into the active constituents of plants has given a new understanding of their healing power and anatomy and physiology have given practitioners a sound medical basis for treatment.

The Common Nettle Urticaria dioica was brought to Britain by the Romans to ease their rheumatism. Today, herbalists have a greater understanding of the value and uses of the plant This wonderful herb is packed with essential minerals and is valuable in the treatment of many chronic illnesses. It is nutritious, supportive of the body’s healing functions and used in such conditions as anaemia, allergies and chronic fatigue.

Recent research across the world has lead to a new recognition of the importance of herbal medicine.

In France Phytotherapy is a recognised part of conventional medicine and doctors use  herbal prescriptions alongside synthesised drugs.

In Germany many conventional doctors also have extra training in the use of herbs

St Johns Wort Hypericum Perforatum is more usually prescribed for depression in Germany rather than synthesised drugs Clinical trials have proved it to be as effective as standard orthodox drugs in the treatment of mild to moderate depression This is just one example of many herbs which may be used in the treatment of depressive illness. St Johns Wort represents a wonderful example of a tonic herb. It is nutritive & supportive of the whole of the nervous system & thus has many applications in terms of nervous tissue health (i.e. sciatca, shingles, trigeminal neuralgia).

In Great Britain, Herbal Medicine is still classed as  an “alternative” or “complimentary” discipline.

In 2005 it is projected that Western Herbalists will achieve statutory self-regulation. With this will come greater recognition of this old and valuable therapy by orthodox professions.

Usually Herbal Medicines are dispensed as liquid alcohol tinctures.

Some dried herbs may be used as well as creams, juices, syrups and tablets. Each prescription is made to suit the individual. Most herbalists run their own dispensaries.

This practice uses organically grown native herbs whenever possible and always from a sustainable source. No ingredients are used that are animal origin or that have been tested on animals. Glass bottles and postal jiffy bags are recycled – please return them.