Botanical Medicine practitioners or Herbalists use their knowledge of Botanical Medicines and their therapeutic applications to relieve illness and promote health. Herbology, also known as Phytotherapy, is a Holistic health system aiming to address client needs by working at a physical, mental, emotional, social and environmental level. Herbalists treat a range of illnesses from allergies and emotional imbalances to chronic physical conditions by using the whole plant, part of the plant (such as the leaf, flower or roots), or preparations of the plant in order to maximize the human body's capacities to heal. This approach supports the creation of a healthy internal and external environment. The Herbalist seeks to treat the causes of disease, rather than merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.
Modern botanical medicine combines traditional herbal philosophy and knowledge with modern medical understanding.
Herbalists use their expertise to identify the most beneficial and synergistic form which can be a combination of herbal pills, tinctures, infusions and decoctions or syrups.
Pills/tablets of single herbs or proven combinations are convenient to carry with you through the day.
Tinctures are the extracted and concentrated active principle of herbs in a liquid form- usually alcohol and water. Tinctures are highly concentrated, simple to administer and have a prolonged shelf life. They are perfectly adapted to the busy life-style of modern herbal enthusiast and allow the herbalist to custom make custom blends.
Making herbs tea, like ancient alchemy, involves the mixing and brewing of different elemental forces: fire, air, water and plant life. Herbs teas, properly prepared, are warming and soothing to the soul, most effective for chronic health problems. Used consistently over time, they ensure gradual but steady long-term results.
Syrups are the yummiest of herbal preparations. Because they are sweet, children often prefer them as do people unaccustomed to herbs sometime bitter taste.
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