Herb Guide

Guide to Commonly Used Herbs

As realisation grows that allopathic medicine does not have all answers, more people are looking very carefully at balancing their lives and their health in the way that Hippocrates and the early herbalists suggested all those generations ago. For many ailments, we do not need to resort to ‘strong’ drugs, when the gentler action of herbs can do the work. One clear example is the use of antibiotics for the common cold, when the action of many herbs has now been confirmed and proven through research and clinical trials.

This simple guide looks at a selection of herbs most commonly used in the West to give you an idea of how they can improve and maintain your health. We also have a separate section giving you a guide on the herbs that could possibly be of help to you for specific aliments.

Commonly Used Herbs

Aesculus	Agnus Castus	Aloe Vera	Arnica	Avena Sativa	Berberis
Bilberry	Black Cohosh	Calendula	Centaurium	Crataegus	Cynara
Dandelion	Devil's Claw	Echinacea	Eleutherococcus	Euphrasia	Feverfew
Frangula	Galeopsis	Garlic	Ginger	Ginkgo Biloba	Helianthus
Hops	Hypericum	Ivy	Kelp	Knotgrass	Linseed
Luffa	Milk Thistle	Neem	Passiflora	Peppermint	Plantago
Sage	Saw Palmetto	Solidago	Spilanthes	Thyme	Tormentil
Urtica	Uva-ursi	Valerian	Viola Tricolor	Yarrow

How to Use Herbal Remedies Safely

For safe, effective results when taking herbal remedies, follow the guidelines below:

If the product you have has an in-pack leaflet then you should follow the instructions and advice on the leaflet and product packaging. If the product does not come with an in-pack leaflet then you should follow the instructions and advice on the product packaging. The following general advice also applies to products with no in-pack leaflet.

If there is any doubt as to the nature of the problem please consult your Doctor for a diagnosis.
Do not use when pregnant or breastfeeding unless under the supervision of a Healthcare Professional.
Do not use for children under 2 years of age unless under the supervision of a Healthcare Professional.
Do not exceed stated doses.
Do not use alongside medication with the same action eg. a tranquillizing herb alongside tranquillizing medication.
Do not take more than 3 herbal remedies concurrently.
Stop taking herbal remedies 14 days before surgery.

This is not intended to replace medical advice. You should consult a Doctor or Pharmacist if you have any condition that is of concern. It is also recommended that you consult a Healthcare Professional before taking herbal remedies if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or before giving herbal medicine to a child under two years old.

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