herbalmedicine


What is Herbal Medicine?
Herbal medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease. It is the oldest form of medicine known. Herbalism in the UK 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 world’s population relying on herbs for health.

The Herbalist’s Approach
Medical Herbalists take a holistic approach to illness. The underlying cause of the problem is sought, and, once identifies, it is that which is treated rather than the symptoms alone. This is because the treatment or suppression of symptoms will not rid the body of disease itself. Herbs help restore the balance of the body, enabling it to mobilise its own healing powers.

What can Herbal Medicine Treat?
Herbal Medicine can treat almost any condition that patients might take to their doctor such as:
• Skin problems (psoriasis, acne, eczema)
• Digestive disorders
• High blood pressure, angina
• PMT & menstrual problems
• Infertility & Menopausal problems
• Arthritis
• Insomnia
• Stress & other nervous disorders
• Migraine and headaches
• Allergies (hay fever, asthma)
• Flu, tonsillitis

Katie uses a combination of Western, Ayurvedic and Chinese herbs and diagnostic tools