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What does a herbalist do? Assessing individual health needs Creating personalised herbal remedies Educating and empowering Supporting long-term wellness

Some common natural health therapies include: Herbal medicine: Using plants and plant extracts to support health. Acupuncture: Inserting fine needles at specific points to balance energy flow. Massage therapy: Manipulating muscles and tissues to relieve tension and improve circulation. Aromatherapy: Using essential oils to influence mood and physical health. Mindfulness and meditation: Cultivating awareness and reducing stress.

Herbalist wellness practices are rooted in centuries of tradition, blending ancient wisdom with modern understanding. These practices focus on using plants and natural substances to support the body’s healing processes. Unlike quick fixes, herbalist methods encourage a holistic approach, addressing the root causes of discomfort rather than just symptoms.

Stroke according to Traditional Chinese Medicine • High blood pressure • Blood stagnation • Qi stagnation • Phelgm accumulation

The liver is responsible for the smooth flow of qi, when disrupted it can cause irritability, mood swings, headaches & digestive problems. The heart governs the emotions and chronic stress disrupts the heart’s balance causing palpitations, insomnia, anxiety & memory issues. The spleen and stomach transform food into qi & blood. prolonged stress impairs their function leading to fatigue, poor digestion, weakened immunity, and weight fluctuations.

TCM Perspective on IBS Liver overreacting to spleen - conflict between cold and warm elements damaging the spleen. • liver stagnation - caused by stress, worry and depression. • cold damp - with a white greasy coating on the tongue and a slow pulse. • spleen & stomach qi deficiency - frequent bowel movement, loose stools, and tiredness. • heat & qi stagnation - constipation, bloating, stomach pain and cramps.

Headaches in Traditional Chinese Medicine • Wind invasion damages qi & blood causing headaches. • Excessive liver yang, dizziness, bitter taste in mouth, anxiety and short temper. • Qi & blood deficiency, heaviness of head/eyes, tiredness, exhaustion & pale complexion. • Dampness in the spleen caused by unhealthy diets including wheat, dairy, spicy & greasy foods. • Blood stagnation, sharp headaches, memory loss, poor concentration & palpitations.

Eczema according to TCM • Invasion of wind-damp-heat of the liver, kidneys & spleen. • Excessive wind in the liver linked to stress & hormonal changes. • Deficiencies in the kidneys exacerbate itching, dryness & inflammation. • Dampness in the spleen caused by unhealthy diets including wheat, dairy, spicy & greasy foods. • Internal heat causes symptoms of eczema to worsen.

Pressure points are used for acupuncture treatment and acupressure Tui Na massage to rebalance the body, reduce pain, including sciatica, arthritis, sport injury, and other health complaints

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Du Huo is associated with the Kidney and Bladder Meridians.  This herb has a bitter, spicy flavour profile and is warm in nature. Du Huo is often used for: Dispelling wind-damp to relieve pain: Releasing the exterior to dispel wind-cold-damp and kidney deficiency:

Acupuncture helps with back pain including sciatica

Middle Epigastrium - C V . 1 2 中脘 - Zhong Wan

Lotus Leaf 荷叶 - He Ye In Traditional Chinese Medicine, He Ye is associated with the Heart, Liver and Spleen Meridians. This herb has a...

What is weight loss according to TCM?

Definition The tongue will be red or redder than it normally is which indicates heat syndrome including exterior heat, interior heat,...

Hua Mai flows smoothly and unrestricted like beads rolling in a dish. the pulses come and go fluently & feel slick to the fingers, this is why it is known as a slippery pulse.

The tongue will be swollen and have a greasy white coating. If the tongue remains pale in colour it suggests cold damp & phlegm...

20th January - 04th February Xiao Han is the 24th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. Cold weather is as harmful as it is...

05th January - 20th January Xiao Han is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. It implies that the cold air accumulation...

21st December - 01st January Dong Zhi is the 22nd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. It occurs when either of the poles are...