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Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine uses a combination of hundreds of years of experience and modern scientific methods to help promote health and restore balance in disease. Herbalists believe that using complex herbs rather than isolated constituents ensures a much more effective and holistic treatment.

Herbs and their application in healing the sick have been, and still are today, very much a part of a number of cultures throughout the world. Many systems of herbal medicine have developed such as Ayurvedic in India, Australian Aboriginal and the ancient Chinese system.

These are just some of the conditions herbal medicines can treat:

Depression, anxiety, insomnia, low energy levels
Eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, acne
Asthma, hay fever, allergies, tonsillitis, colds & flu, migraines
Irritable bowel syndrome, digestive problems, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, coeliac's disease
PMS, menstrual irregularities, candida, menopausal symptoms
Cystitis, incontinence, prostate problems, sexual dysfunction
Arthritis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
High blood pressure, diabetes management
Infertility, preconception care
Improving general emotional and physical wellbeing

Healing herbal teas

Green tea: rich in antioxidants, immune boosting and has anti-cancerous properties.
Peppermint: good for digestion, treating excess flatulence.
Ginger: promotes circulation, warming and promotes good digestion, beneficial for morning sickness and nausea.
Chamomile: calms the nervous system, helps you sleep.
Echinacea: immune boosting, helps prevent cold and flu.
Licorice: soothing and anti-inflammatory, beneficial for colds and flu, good for supporting adrenal gland function when you’re tired and stressed.