Gestalt therapy

The Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Native (North and South) American cultures all have traditional systems of herbal medicine. In China and Japan, the use of herbal remedies is officially promoted by a government ministry and included in national health systems. In India, herbalism is part of the ancient but still widely used system of Ayurvedic medicine. Native Americans use herbs in a spiritual sense, placing emphasis on their purifying and cleansing properties both physically and mentally. 

Most herbal therapists (sometimes called herbalists — but not all herbalists treat clients medically) believe that the body acts in unison with the psyche (spirit) and emotions to maintain the equilibrium necessary for overall health and well-being. With this holistic approach, herbal therapists use their knowledge of plant properties to rebalance a client s life energy levels so that the body heals itself. 

The following summarizes some herbs and their uses. Scientific data either verifying or denying their therapeutic efficacies do not exist  

The common cold, coughs, respiratory infections, flatulence, indigestion, loss of appetite 

Eczema, psoriasis, sore throat, laryngitis Fever, inflammation, respiratory infections, stress Anxiety, insomnia, flatulence, indigestion, inflammation, conjunctivitis, healing wounds 

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