 About Herbal Medicine, Herbalism, Herbalists and Plant Remedies...
Herbalism or herbal medicine uses natural plant extracts for remedies to treat a wide range of conditions for people of all ages:-
- Stress
- Headaches and migraines
- Insomnia
- Snoring
- Digestive problems
- Water retention
- Hayfever
- Bladder problems
- Constipation
- Coughs
- Colds and catarrh
- Skin problems (acne, eczema)
- Rheumatism
- Weight problems
- Premenstrual (PMT) and menopausal problems
- Circulation
- Energy and vitality
- Mobility
Some herbal remedies treat a specific aspect of the condition, others include several plant ingredients to treat a wide range of symptoms and address the root cause. Many modern drugs are based on compounds containing herbal substances but herbal medicine uses the purest and most natural form of plant remedies in tablets, teas, tinctures (medicinal extracts in alcohol solution) and creams.
Traditionally herbal medicine works over a period of time by building up the amount of herbal remedy in the body. It is a precise form of therapy, the idealism and plant benefits often have applications in other therapies such as Chinese Medicine, Bach Flower Remedies, Homeopathy and Aromatherapy but herbalism is perhaps one of the most common and all-encompassing therapies available.
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