The Green Man - Tim Moorhouse Medical Herbalist

History

The use of plants to treat disease is the oldest form of medicine on the planet. Archaeological evidence exists to show that our earliest ancestors used herbs and many of the classical civilisations had sophisticated forms of herbal healthcare. Much of this ancient knowledge has been preserved and passed down to us through mediaeval medical texts and the folklore known to our great grandparents’ generations. In fact it is estimated that, even now, 80% of the world still relies on herbal medicine as their primary source of healthcare.

Modern Herbal Medicine

Modern herbal medicine combines this heritage with up to date scientific research, to produce an approach to medicine that can also tackle many of the challenges not faced by our ancestors.

As well as learning this traditional and evidence based plant science, Medical Herbalists are also trained to diagnose, to understand orthodox medicine and in holistic approaches to maintaining optimum health. They use these skills to look beyond the obvious, to the root cause of a problem, and choose the most appropriate herbs to enable the body to correct imbalances, heal itself and improve performance. They do this by treating the person, not the symptoms.

Who Can Benefit From Herbal Medicine?

Medical Herbalists are able to work with people of all ages and with those already receiving orthodox treatments. By choosing herbs that will not interact with these medicines and, where appropriate, by developing working relationship with other medical professionals, they are able to ensure that their treatments are complementary and safe.

Many people also benefit from the Herbalists approach to maintaining health and wellbeing, supporting them to perform at their best in stressful lives.

What Can Be Helped By Herbal Medicine?

As a Medical Herbalist I have seen a wide range of conditions which have generally responded well to herbs. I also work with people who may not have specific conditions who are wanting to maintain their health or deal with stress.