Heaton Herbalists
Herbal Practitioners in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Clinic tel: 0191 265 6688
Email: enquiries@heatonherbalists.co.uk

About Herbal Medicine and its Benefits

What is herbal medicine?
lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Herbal medicine is the use of whole plant preparations to treat illness and restore good health. It is an ancient art that has been practised for thousands of years, but it is also a progressive and evolving modern approach to health care supported by scientific research and clinical studies.

Medical herbalists take a balanced holistic approach to illness, treating the whole person not just the disease. A course of herbal treatment has the potential to go far beyond the symptom relief and to work at a deep level to restore long term health and vitality.

The plant extracts in herbal medicine are naturally balanced and easily absorbed by the body. They rarely cause unwanted side effects.

Under the guidance of a qualified herbalist most herbal medicines are compatible with treatments from your doctor. If you are on medication this should be discussed with the herbalist.


What can herbal medicine treat?
Western Herbal Medicine can treat almost any condition that you would take to your doctor, and it excels at treating and managing chronic health problems - without the unpleasant side effects of many prescription medicines. Children usually respond well to herbal medicine.

To give you an idea of some of the conditions that western medical herbalists can treat ….


If in doubt about whether herbal medicine can help you, ring us and we are happy to discuss.

Why use herbal medicine?

Herbs are both safe and effective when prescribed by a qualified herbalist, with few or no side-effects when used correctly. Many chronic illnesses can be teated or managed very effectively with herbs. However, if you have a serious or long-standing medical condition and/or are already taking prescription medicines, then you should always seek advice from a qualified herbalist before taking any herbal products.

Much of the traditional, centuries-old use of herbal medicines to treat illnesses is now supported by modern medical research. For example, recent clinical trials have shown that....
  • St. John's wort can be as good as prescription antidepressants for treating not only mild/moderate depression, but also more severe depression
  • Saw palmetto can be as effective as finasteride to treat an enlarge prostate
  • Meadowsweet can be an effective Cox-2 inhibitor for joint inflammation

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