What is herbal medicine?
Herbal medicine is a traditional form of plant medicine used to treat and prevent disease as well as to support health and wellbeing. Plants contain a complex mixture of potent constituents working in synergy with each other and the body. It is a relevant and effective healing modality that works in tune with Nature.
The use of plant medicine is inherent in all cultures and all historical times. Herbs continue to be the foundation of much of modern medicine. A wide range of potent drugs have been produced based on years of scientific research into the active ingredients of plant remedies. Yet, the reductionist view and search for ‘active constituents’ limits their healing power and ignores their potential to augment our inherent ability to heal within. Pharmaceutical drugs, often based on synthetic or isolated chemical compounds, do not have the same balancing effects as herbal remedies do.
Today, we can combine traditional knowledge including Western herbalism, Ayurveda or Chinese medicine with up to date research honouring the best of both worlds. Moreover, good knowledge of biochemistry, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics allows to check for potential interactions and work alongside of allopathic medication when necessary.
Herbs may be mixed in formulas taken as alcohol-based tinctures or other liquid preparations (such as glycerites), powders or capsules. They may also be applied externally in creams, ointments and poultices. All preparations are tailored to your own, individual needs.
The use of plant medicine is inherent in all cultures and all historical times. Herbs continue to be the foundation of much of modern medicine. A wide range of potent drugs have been produced based on years of scientific research into the active ingredients of plant remedies. Yet, the reductionist view and search for ‘active constituents’ limits their healing power and ignores their potential to augment our inherent ability to heal within. Pharmaceutical drugs, often based on synthetic or isolated chemical compounds, do not have the same balancing effects as herbal remedies do.
Today, we can combine traditional knowledge including Western herbalism, Ayurveda or Chinese medicine with up to date research honouring the best of both worlds. Moreover, good knowledge of biochemistry, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics allows to check for potential interactions and work alongside of allopathic medication when necessary.
Herbs may be mixed in formulas taken as alcohol-based tinctures or other liquid preparations (such as glycerites), powders or capsules. They may also be applied externally in creams, ointments and poultices. All preparations are tailored to your own, individual needs.