What can herbal medicine treat?

Almost any condition that may be treated by a GP can be treated by a medical herbalist.  The following list is not exhaustive but common conditions seen by herbalists include:

• Skin complaints - eczema; psoriasis; acne; rosacea
• Cardiovascular problems – poor circulation; angina; varicose veins; haemorrhoids; high blood pressure
• Gynaecological problems/ hormone imbalances – menstrual disorders, menopausal problems; premenstrual syndrome; infertility; prostate problems
• Musculoskeletal problems – arthritis, gout, bursitis
• Stomach, intestines and bowel disorders - peptic ulcers; irritable bowel syndrome; reflux disease
• Infections – tonsillitis; cystitis
• Respiratory conditions – coughs; colds; laryngitis; asthma
• Nervous disorders - stress; insomnia; impaired memory; anxiety; mild depression; migraine
• Immunity problems – autoimmune disease; allergies; frequent infections

It should be noted that none of these diseases is treated in isolation as there is always some overlap.  For example, someone with a skin complaint may need to be treated for stress, digestive disturbances, a hormonal imbalance and lowered immunity.