What Is A Clinical Herbalist?
Curious about what a herbalist actually does, and whether it’s worth investing in working 1:1 with a clinical herbalist.
Getting support from a clinically trained herbalist is excellent for getting high-quality personalised advice for dealing with acute and chronic conditions.
1. Personalised 1:1 Holistic Health Care.
Clinical herbalists provide 1:1 health care which involves in-depth questioning and analysis of your unique health condition.
We view the body and create a treatment plan for you based on modern evidence-based naturopathic practice, as well as traditional Western herbal medicine philosophy and energetics.
We view disease in the body as a result of imbalance, and finding the root causes and drivers of those imbalances will be completely unique in each individual no matter what ‘diagnosis’ you’ve been given.
2. Blending Modern Scientific Naturopathy & Traditional Philosophies.
In Australia, a clinical herbalist undergoes a 3-year bachelor of health science degree at university.
This training involves in-depth anatomy, physiology and biochemistry along with our studies of plants.
In clinical practice, we draw upon both traditional and evidence-based practices for using natural medicines and herbs to support the body.
3. In-depth Knowledge Of Herbal Safety
Another skill that a clinical herbalist has developed through training is the ability to use herbal medicines safely.
This applies to knowing when herbal medicines are safe to take with certain medications, as well as knowing which ones are not recommended during certain stages of life e.g. pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It is hard to find evidence-based quality information on herbal safety with a quick Google search, so working with a clinical herbalist specifically if you are taking medication or during pregnancy will ease your concerns of interactions and find the most effective treatments.
Conclusion
I hope that this quick article has given you an insight into the value of getting some 1:1 individualism advice when it comes to using herbal medicines to support your health.
If you are curious about starting your holistic health journey, please get in touch via my contact page.
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