Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine
Natures Gift to Human Health & Healing
Herbal medicine, also known as phytotherapy is a cornerstone of integrative practice and preventative medicine. It harnesses the healing power of plants to treat a host of health related issues and disease processes as well as guard the body against them.
We only use herbs that have been processed under the strictest, cleanest, and safest manufacturing practices and free of contaminants.
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A History of Healing with Herbal Medicine
In every culture and in every country around the world a form of herbal medicine is practiced. It is perhaps the oldest healing modality used throughout human history with thousands of years of documented efficacy.
Historically, herbs have provided the bases for great medical systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, that of Hippocrates and Galen, as well as the great Islamic medical eras. It is unlikely there was ever a time herbal remedies were not used by humans. Today, the use of plants for healing continues to vastly exceed the use of modern synthetic drugs worldwide. In fact, many of the chemical drugs prescribed today are derived from naturally occurring plants that have been used therapeutically for centuries.
“Something deep within us recognizes that there is healing power within the plant kingdom which, after all, is the nourishment of all animal life.”
Kerry Bone
2012, Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy
Validated Science
The phytochemicals in herbs have potent medicinal properties, many of which have been validated through modern medical research and technological advancements.
Herbs are well recognized for their inherently adept safety profile and ability restore balance to the body.
They have been shown to aid in health restoration through modulation of the body’s natural processes. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, herbs make their impact without unmitigated force that can result in imbalance or dysfunction to an untargeted organ or system.
Herbs are the most natural and safest form of medicine but should be respectfully regarded as highly potent, time-tested treatments with meaningful purpose.
Herbal Actions Include:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-Allergic
- Anxiolytic
- Expectorant
- Hypotensive
- Laxative
- Sedative
- Adaptogenic
- Adrenal Tonic
- Bitter Tonic
- Nervine Tonic
- Calminative
- Depurative
- Healing Promotion
Your Herbal Prescription
Although many herbal products are sold over the counter to the public, under most circumstances, their administration should be overseen by a trained medical professional, and they should be used for their medicinal or health related properties with targeted purpose.
Dr. Krail-Javier, DNP is an Advanced Practice Nurse trained in the use of Eastern and Western herbs through her naturopathic and integrative health studies. She holds certifications in Family Herbal Medicine and Functional Herbal Therapy. On The Path to better health and wellness, you will likely be prescribed some form of herbal blend specific to your health needs and chosen only from our thoroughly vetted sources.
Products sold in stores have not been vetted nor are they regulated to ensure they are what they say they are on the label. Our herbs are sourced only from the highest quality plants grown in their native habitat. Each of our recommended herbal products have been thoroughly evaluated by Dr. Krail- Javier and have been used reliably for many years. Many are used by Dr. Krail-Javier herself as well as our staff, our families, and our friends.
Various herbs are often blended together to complement and enhance one another’s effects. They work synergistically and are typically used in combination with targeted nutritional therapies. We only use herbs that have been processed under the strictest, cleanest, and safest manufacturing practices and free of contaminants.
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