Herbal Prescriptives

Humanity, health and herbs have been inextricably linked for countless millennia. Even now, in the 21st century, a majority of pharmaceutical drugs are derived from the active ingredients of healing plants. However, extracting and concentrating only one of the many hundreds of useful chemicals in a plant can increase the likelihood of adverse reactions. Our own metabolism has developed in parallel with these same herbs, and when they are taken holistically, with the full spectrum of beneficial phytochemicals, the side effects are rare and normally mild. Herbs work synergistically with the body’s own chemistry – the results are sometimes a little slower, but the benefits are often at a deeper level, producing a more profound and lasting improvement in health and wellbeing.

Herbal tinctures provide the most rapid and effective method for using herbal medicines. However, due to their potency these are subject to
more regulation than oral supplements. As a result they can only be prescribed on an individual basis.

For more information please contact the Margaret Papoutsis Practice.

Herbal Tinctures HERBAL TINCTURES are considered to be the most potent and fast acting of herbal preparations, and are particularly suited for initial use. The range of HERBAL ALCHEMY complexes are made to traditional formulae with organic and biodynamic tinctures. These are sourced from the world’s best producers, who create them by long maceration of fresh herbs in organic alcohol. The herbs are lovingly tended for weeks or months, rather akin to the maturation of fine wine. During this time the active principles in the herbs are concentrated and blended, resulting in the ultimate healing gift from Nature. Most HERBAL ALCHEMY tinctures are combined with a cordial base to produce delicious but effective mixtures. Some combinations aimed specifically at digestive problems are presented in a sugar-free version, consisting of tinctures alone. View products