The Village Herbalist

About Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine uses plant based medicines for the treatment and prevention of disease as well as improving overall wellbeing. Modern herbal medicine is based on thousands of years of traditional use, combined with up to date modern scientific research.

What conditions may be helped by herbal medicine?

A wide spectrum of conditions can be successfully treated with herbal medicine including:

• Digestive disorders - including reflux, bloating, inflammatory bowel disease


• Immune system disturbances including autoimmune conditions


• Female hormonal imbalances including menstrual and menopausal difficulties as well as fertility issues


• Other hormone imbalances such as thyroid problems and diabetes


• Stress, anxiety and tension


• Fatigue


• Poor memory and concentration


• Improving the outcome of conventional cancer treatments


• Skin conditions

Is it safe to take herbal medicines with medications prescribed by my doctor?

Most herbs are perfectly safe to take with medications prescribed by your doctor. In fact some herbs may even help your medication to work more effectively.

There are however some herbs which do not combine well with medication. I have extensive training in herb/drug interactions and actively keep up to date with the latest research in this area and will ensure that your treatment is safe and effective for you.

Please bring a list of all your current prescribed and over the counter medications with you to your first consultation.

Sandy Jeudwine - The Village Herbalist

Integrating modern research and time proven traditional herbal methods, I bring over 30 years experience in complementary medicine to my practice.

What I will do for you:

• Consider and assess you as a person rather than as a disease.


• Seek to find the underlying cause of your dis-ease.


• Request and interpret appropriate lab tests ensuring correct identification of your condition, thus saving time and money.


• Prescribe and dispense herbal medicines and nutritional supplements in a safe and effective way.


• Provide diet and lifestyle advice to enable you to achieve optimal health.


• Monitor your progress through appropriate follow up testing.