Herbal Medicine is the use of plant material to treat a wide range of illnesses. Although herbalists undergo a thorough training in conventional medical disciplines, we work holistically to ensure that the herbs we prescribe are tailored to fit the individual patient’s health profile. Therefore two individuals who want treatment for eczema are unlikely to come away from a herbalist with identical prescriptions.
Herbal medicine can easily be used to treat acute conditions such as colds and ‘flu, but really comes into its own in the treatment of chronic conditions. Herbs have very few side effects, so are safe to use long-term and they work perfectly well alongside prescribed medication.