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      Herbal Medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4 billion people (80 percent of the world population) use herbal medicine for some aspect of primary health care (Farnsworth et al., 1985). Herbal medicine is a major component in all indigenous peoples' traditional medicine and is a common element in Ayurvedic, homeopathic, naturopathic, traditional oriental and Native American Indian medicine.  It has existed since ancient times and has been used by the Romans, Egyptians, Aborigines, Native American Indians, Africans and Asians as the primary source to treat disease states.

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Herbal medicine has been used effectively for thousands of years to alleviate many ailments.  A herb is a medicinal plant that contains various  compounds,  phytonutrients,  minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids, anti oxidants, protein, amino acids, oils and phytosterols.  Herbal extracts are concentrated forms of Nutrition and can help to build up the bodies strength and resistance, where chemical or synthetic based forms of medicine can diminish the immune response progressively.  

Disease states such as Asthma, Allergies, Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Anxiety, Chronic Fatigue, Psoriasis, Eczema, Viral illness, Acne plus many many more illnesses are addressed effectively and efficiently with targeted professionally prescribed, personalised herbal formulas at the Traditional Herbal Remedies clinic.   Herbal medicine is a safe and effective form of treatment when prescribed by a qualified and experienced herbalist.

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Viruses, bacteria, bacilli, pollens, pollution and food additives are with all of us, all the time. What precipitates them into producing symptoms of illness in one person and not in another?"   — Dorothy Hall

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