Herbal Medicine

Botanical medicine, herbal medicine, or plant medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine.  For thousands of years plants have been used to help people heal.  Herbal medicines are useful for physical, mental and emotional conditions.  Naturopathic Doctors are trained in the healing properties of hundreds of different herbal medicines. 

Herbal medicines are good for both acute and chronic health issues, including: hormonal - thyroid, adrenals, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, blood sugar imbalances, for infections, heart disease, blood pressure problems, cholesterol, lung problems, digestive problems, urinary health issues or mood disorders like anxiety, depression, sleep issues and more.

Generally herbal medicines are easier for the body to assimilate in restoring health.  Medicinal plants contain a variety of helpful substances, and thus a patient can be healed with minimal (if any) side effects.  For example herbs that are considered to be adaptogens help the body to adapt. If your hormone levels are too high or too low, adaptogens can help to normalize your levels so you get better.  Generally speaking herbal medicines are very safe and effective.  Although there are some that are toxic, if they are taken as directed they are safe and will have a therapeutic effect.

Just like you might get more work done as a team, plants too are often more effective when combined together.  For example, a patient with diabetes might take a combination of herbal medicines that support the organs involved in blood sugar control, such as the liver, the adrenal glands, the thyroid and the pancreas. 

Make an appointment today and see what Dr. Hand can do for you.  Call him at 808-392-8774, or email him at doctordarrow@gmail.com.

With Good Health - All is Possible

Dr. Darrow M. Hand, ND