"I decided to try a herbalist as I was not sleeping well. I had been prescribed sleeping tablets but knew that I would have to find a healthier solution. After my appointment with Jacinta I was given a list of dietary and exercise recommendations and a small bottle of herbs which I took in water each evening before bed. After a few days of doing a daily power walk, cutting out all caffeine, eating less sugar and taking the herbs, I was finally sleeping all night! I can't believe the difference in my health. I'm a new person. I would definitely recommend Jacinta. She was very knowledgeable and caring." Felicity
"I was an emotional wreck with PMS issues, mood swings and irritability. I'd tried taking various tablets from the health food store, but they didn't seem to help. My doctor had told me that all I could do was go on the pill. I asked around and was given Jacinta's details. She gave me a herbal drink to take daily, suggested I change my diet a little and take some probiotic capsules. After about 3 months I was feeling better. I was very impressed with Jacinta and would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends and family." Rachael
Herbal medicine is medicine made exclusively from plants. It is the oldest and the most widely used system of medicine, being used by over 75% of the world's population. It works to enhance the body's natural healing abilities. Many conditions respond well to herbal medicines. Body systems such as the digestive, immune, lymphatic, reproductive, nervous and circulatory systems may all benefit from herbal medicines as they optimise the body's natural functions to restore balance.
Herbal medicine originally formed the basis for modern pharmaceutical medications. Often the active constituent of a plant has been isolated and synthesized to provide the basis for a standardised drug. Notable examples being aspirin, digoxin, ephedrine, morphine and codeine.
Herbalists prefer to use the whole of the plant as there are other constituents which interact and result in a more beneficial effect. Herbs act to nourish and support the body’s organs, restore and strengthen damaged tissue as well as detoxify and eliminate waste. Herbal medicine is increasingly being validated by scientific investigation which seeks to understand the active chemistry of the plant.
At Peregian Springs Natural Therapies, quality "practitioner-only" products such as Mediherb are used and are all registered and comply with the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s high standards.
All herbal medicine consultations start with a detailed assessment of your health and medical history. The aim is to treat the symptoms of your problem whilst assessing and managing the aspects of your general health that may be contributing to the problem. A specific treatment plan will include herbal tablets with specific dosage and dietary, exercise and lifestyle suggestions. These natural medicines along with some changes to your diet and lifestyle can increase your energy and vitality so that you can achieve symptomatic relief and have the tools to maintain good health for the rest of your life. Herbal medicine, if prescribed by a qualified and experienced herbalist, is one of the safest forms of treatment.
If you have recent blood test results from your doctor, please bring these along to your appointment. All patient information disclosed is strictly confidential.
Herbal Medicine:
Initial Consultations $130 Follow up Consultations $110
Herbal tablets range from $50-$60 per product.
To make an appointment please call me on 0422 320 416