Herbal Medicine can be used for almost anything for which you would consult your GP. There is a very wide range of conditions that a herbalist can treat, from the acute or chronic, simple or serious, and of mind, body and spirit. Herbal Medicines work on many levels, they are powerful yet they are also gentle, having very little known side effects.

Yes, With care and under the guidance of a professional Medical Herbalist, Herbal Medicine can also be used safely alongside orthodox medicine. Herbal Medicines can interact with Orthodox medication so it is important that checks are carried out to be sure of safety.

There are a wide range of medicinal plant preparations- from tinctures, teas, creams, infused oils, aromatic waters, flower remedies, essential oils, powered herbs, capsules and more, from which I make bespoke medicines according to individual needs. Mostly I use a mixture of tinctures for prescription medicine (Liquid extract of the medicinal plants).

Treatment can start taking effect very quickly. Typically patients are feeling some positive effects within the first two weeks of treatment. In some cases it can also take a little longer, like any other intervention.
Whilst people often expect fast results, unlike the orthodox approach of treating symptomatically to give a 'quick fix' a holistic herbalist works to resolve the underlying problems which are causing the disease. The objective of treatment is to reset the balance of health, which can take time- Ruths saying is 'Every person has a different journey to dis-ease, and so must be their journey to heal'.. Ruth spends much time and consideration looking at each case with an intention to facilitate the most effective and lasting healing.

The goal is to overcome the pattern of ill-health and this process can take time- sometimes months or years. After three months many patients feel that their symptoms or experience of illness has improved so much so that they think about withdrawing from treatment with herbs. However it is advised to continue treatment to fully establish and set in the healing. The herbalist and patient can work together to identify the correct time to take a break from treatment when things have settled in well and for long enough.

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