Herbal Medicine II - Before Using Herbs and Suppliers

Question 1

Before Using Herbs

Answer 1

Before recommending any herbs consider the following:
* What actions are needed for this patient?
* Which herbs best provide these actions?
* What dosage level is appropriate?
* What method of application i.e. tea, tincture, syrup, powder, cream?
* Are there safety issues / contraindications for any herbs? i.e. pregnancy, breast feeding, drug interactions.

Question 2

Herbal Medicine Suppliers

Answer 2

The following are reputable herbal medicine suppliers:
* G Baldwin and Co. Shop in South London, plus on-line sales. Good quality teas, tinctures, creams etc. baldwins.co.uk
* Neal’s Yard Remedies. Many stores across the UK, plus on-line sales. Good quality herbal teas, tinctures, creams etc. www.nealsyardremedies.com
* If you want to grow your own medicines Poyntzfield herbs in Scotland will mail seeds and plants www.poyntzfieldherbs.co.uk