Herbal Medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment and prevention of disease. It is the oldest system of medicine, and is employed by more than 80% of the world’s population.

What is Western Herbal Medicine:

Western Herbal Medicine is based on the herbal traditions of Western Europe (mainly Britain and Germany) as well as North and South America.

What is a Clinical Herbal Therapist?:

A Clinical Herbal Therapist is a natural health practitioner trained in western herbal medicine, as well as conventional clinical assessment techniques. The practitioner uses modern methods of diagnosis, such as detailed case histories, physical examinations and laboratory tests, and applies them to the traditional philosophy of ‘holism,” which states that in order for the whole person to return to health, the root cause of the condition must be treated, rather than just its symptoms. Therapies include herbal remedies, supplements, nutritional counseling and lifestyle amendments.

What is the Difference between a Naturopath and a Herbalist?

A Naturopath is considered to be a general practitioner in the world of herbal medicine. They may use several different types of natural medicine, including homeopathy, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. An herbalist, by contrast, has specialized in the use of plant medicine and spends several years focusing on the interactions between the compounds found in plants and the human body.

What is the Difference between a Homeopath and an Herbalist?

Homeopathy is based on the concept that “like cures like.” Under this philosophy, small, highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms, when the same substances given at higher or more concentrated doses would actually cause those symptoms. Herbal medicine works on the physical level of a person’s condition, while homeopathy works more on an energetic level. Some herbal remedies are contra-indicated with homeopathic medicine because it is believed that the herb will cancel the effect of the homeopathic remedy.

How Long Before I Can Expect Results from Herbal Medicine?

Healing with natural medicine is a gentle and gradual process. A general rule of thumb is that however many years you have had a condition, it will take the same number of months to heal it. While your main health concern may take time to heal, you should start to feel better right away as the herbs and supplements supply your body with the nutrients you have been lacking.