Therapies Medical Herbalism
What
is Medical Herbalism?
Medical herbalism is
today a sophisticated system of natural medicine using plant extracts and
herbs to help treat physical and mental disorders.
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The
theory of Herbalism
Herbs have been used since the dawn of time as medicines and,
in fact, many common drugs are ,in actual fact, made from herbal extracts.
The natural chemical properties of certain herbs have been shown to contain
of themselves, medicinal value. However, unlike conventional medicine,
herbalists use the 'whole' herb or plant rather than isolating and breaking
down chemical compounds and then synthesising it. This is because the plant,
being a part of Nature, is said to represent perfect balance; healing
requires the natural combination of elements in the plant or herb, not just
a single chemical within it.
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Visiting
a Medical Herbalist
A medical herbalist
will take your full case history and be concerned with your diet and
lifestyle. You can expect a full physical examination with sometimes urine
and blood samples, blood pressure and pulse taken. Other forms of diagnosis
may also be used. The herbalist will then prescribe specific herbs in
tincture, fluid extract, capsule or tea form and he may suggest dietary
changes, exercises and other therapies to help the healing process.
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