Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine has much to contribute to the development of holistic health with the use
of healing plants provided by nature. It has a long tradition in all cultures and recent
research supports the benefits of using herbs. Apart from prophylactic and culinary uses,
herbs are used in specific conditions such as those below. Herbs are used according to
their actions working synergistically to provide the body with the most appropriate help to
work against disease. Herbal medicine works to stimulate the body's own healing, aimed
at treating the cause of the problem as well as relieving associated symptoms. Where
much of modern medicine can have unwelcome side effects, herbs can provide a safe and
effective solution to a wide range of physical and emotional problems. These are just an
example of some conditions that can be treated effectively with herbal medicine.
• Digestive complaints (i.e. IBS, indigestion)
• Skin complaints (i.e. eczema, psoriasis)
• Allergies, sensitivities
• Anxiety and stress related conditions
• Hormonal imbalances
• Blood sugar imbalances
• Gynaecological conditions
• Menopause, menstrual concerns, complaints
• Fertility, libido concerns
• Energy levels, CFS
• Respiratory conditions (i.e asthma, coughs, bronchitis)
• High blood pressure, high cholesterol
• Headaches, migraines, dementia
• Weight concerns / conditions
• Sleeping difficulties
• Sports performance (muscle mass, aches, pains, recovery times)
• Memory and concentration
• Depression & SAD.
• Pregnancy
As part of a treatment plan a herbalist can use herbs in loose dried form, liquid form (fluid
extracts, tinctures, decoctions, teas, infusions) or tablet form depending on individual
requirements.
Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western Herbal Medicine also work on an energetic level taking
into consideration the qualities of herbs (e.g. heating, cooling, dry, bitter, sour, heavy, light,
oily etc.) to aid the formulation of a detailed treatment protocol to work with the body's own
energetics.

Susse Wedel www.sussed-out.com

Susse offers a wide range of naturopathic therapies including nutritional therapy, herbal medicine
(Ayurvedic, Western) and Iridology consultations.
She was trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) in London.
Her training included Ayurvedic, Chinese and Western medicine approaches to
improving health through lifestyle, the use of herbs, nutrition and advanced
diagnostic tools including Iridology. Susse has also deepened her knowledge
of Ayurvedic practices and herbs with further training.
Susse sees clients at Bodywise on Monday evenings 5 – 9pm. First
appointments are charged at £70 for 75 minutes. Follow up consultations are
£50 for 45 minutes. For students, senior citizens, children under 16, first
consultations are £50 second consultations are £40. Please ask for further
details for special offers.
Registered nutritional therapist wth B.A.N.T (www.bant.org.uk).
Registered herbalist & Iridology practitioner with the A.M.H
(www.associationofmasterherbalists.co.uk)