Herbal Consultations

Herbalism is the study of plants used for healing and maintaining health. Plants are extremely important in our lives. They provide oxygen for the air we breathe. They give us our food. We also get medicines from plants. Before there were supermarkets or farms, people picked wild nuts, fruits, berries, leaves and roots of certain plants for food. Plants also provide beverages, clothing, soap, dyes, paper, cosmetics, culinary spices, and many other things.

How do Herbs Work?

Herbs support the body’s ability to heal itself by cleansing and strengthening body systems.  Herbs can range from food herbs to medicinal herbs.
Food herbs nourish and tone the body. They provide vitamins and minerals in plant form that are highly absorbable, and support and maintain the body’s own efforts to defend itself from dis-ease. They are mild in action and can be eaten raw, cooked, etc., in salads and food dishes (ex: nettles, dandelion).
The strong medicinal herbs are specific in action and provide quick results. Certain plants can be toxic for both humans and animals, so learn to identify your plants!

The best ways to use herbs are:

• As a preventative measure for specific complaints.
• To rebuild the body after an illness or major stress. (ex: surgery)
• As a nutritional feed supplement in managing a long-term or chronic illness.

Many of the world’s cultures still use botanicals as their predominant form of medical treatment.  Herbs have been used from the beginning of time and are our oldest form of healing.  Many culture world wide still look to plants for their medicine.

Using herbs with animals is not new. The use of herbs has been well documented in old veterinary and herbal texts. Many cultures have used herbs to keep their animals happy and healthy. From the Native American tribes to the Gypsies of Europe, herbs have played a main part in their animals’ health and well-being.   

Herbs can be used in many forms.  Herbal teas are the most common. Herbal powders, capsules, tinctures, infused oils, flower essences, and essential oils are other forms commonly used.  The best medicine is to be able to go out into your back yard, harvest a plant and make your own preparations!