What makes a herbal remedy effective?

Based upon 22 years of research into Herbalism, Naturopathy, Iridology, Energetic Principles, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda and a successful sixteen year practice as a Natural Health Practitioner; Pieter Van Der Westhuyzen finds that the following factors are of utmost importance when formulating an effective herbal remedy:

Firstly, the need to know which active ingredients, or Main Herbs, will most reliably and successfully assist the healing process in this situation - as also the form and dosage.

Secondly, you will want to ensure the correct digestion, absorption and distribution of the constituent herbs, by adding the appropriate Assistant Herbs and Conductors.

Thirdly, you should have the assurance that the energetic profile of the herbal medicine is a complementary match for your condition and/or temperament.

A further benefit would be the knowledge of how a particular herbal blend is likely to influence your emotions and thought-patterns.

Finally, to understand the context of the herbal remedy and promote long lasting beneficial effects, you should know how to combine your herbs with food, drink and supplements in order to balance the excesses in your temperament and maintain ongoing good health.

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