Herbal Remedies for Natural Health

Herbal remedies involve the use of plants or plant extracts to improve physical and mental wellbeing. These can range from teas and supplements to topical applications and aromatherapy.

Herbal Remedies FAQ

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What are the different types of herbal remedies?

There are lots of different types of herbal remedies that aim to help with different health conditions or help with your wellbeing. Some of the most common ones in the UK are: chaste berry for PMDD and premenstrual syndrome.

Are herbal remedies medicines?

Herbal remedies are a type of dietary supplement. They are not medicines. Here are some things you should know about herbals: Herbals are not regulated like medicines. Herbals do not need to be rigidly tested before they are sold. Herbals may not work as claimed. Labels do not need to be approved by any authority.

How do herbal remedies work?

Most herbal remedies are sold as capsules or tablets containing dried herbs or standardised extracts. Dried plants can lose potency more quickly and you might have to take several capsules to make one effective dose. Extracts are made by soaking the herb in alcohol to extract the chemical components from the plant.

What are herbal remedies?

Some may be referred to as 'supplements'. Others may be referred to as 'medicines', which means they aim to treat, cure or prevent a diagnosed health problem. Often herbal remedies are part of alternative approaches to healthcare, such as Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

What are medicinal herbs?

Medicinal herbs are nothing new. In fact, they’ve been used for centuries. Recently, they’ve become more widely accessible to the average person who may or may not be familiar with their traditional uses. Herbs are added into foods, teas, and beauty products. There are herbal ghees, sparkling herbal drinks, and even herbal skin creams.