Herbalism - Medical Holistic Herbalists - Herbs A Herbalist uses
the beneficial effects of Herbs to aid health... Herbal
Medicine, some argue, is the oldest form of medicine, and even
today, is still the first choice in many cultures, being
successfully used for thousands of years. Herbalists prepare and
mix unique tinctures, after consultations with clients that will
include a case study about lifestyle, diet, family health and
personal medical history. Western Herbalists use mainly whole
plants or plant parts in their preparations. Clients may be
given herbal teas, capsules, tablets, extracts or tinctures.
Herbal preparations are especially useful for a truely holistic
and individual treatment as they can be formulated and mixed
according to a client needs. The term medical herbalist simply
means that a Herbalist is properly trained in the science of
herbal pharmacology and prescribing. Herbs are considered
treasures when it comes to ancient cultures and herbalists, and
many so-called weeds are worth their