19/07/2025
What does taking herbal medicine FEEL like?
I think most people can accept now that herbal medicine is simply medicine from plants and does not involve cauldrons and frogs toes. But for those who have never had herbal medicine before I want to describe feedback that I have from clients and indeed from one lady today who just had herbal medicine for the first time.
"I feel different but I don't know if I'm making it up."
This is a common reaction - They can specify the changes in just a few days - sleeping better, itching less, stopped vomiting at night time etc. but they still aren't sure if it is the herbs working or some other mechanism at play.
This is a beautiful example of herbs doing what they do. They slot into our complex chemistry with our complex chemistry and go together like wine and cheese.
When people are so used to taking over the counter drugs that have a dramatic beneficial impact such as ibuprofen or aspirin, you come to expect that anything under the banner of medicine will have a noticeable impact.
Herbs are more subtle in their effects, yet no less powerful. If someone has finished their tonic and are feeling better but still doubting whether its the herbs providing the benefit, I tell them to stop taking it for a couple of days. That usually sets the record straight - my clients then notice the gentle or calming support is gone.
Maybe this system of medicine will align to your values and maybe it won't but you won't know until you try.
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