Herbalist / Herborist

Exodus 30:

34 And the (LORD) YHWH said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:

 

נָטָף nataph stacte

 

 

Matthew 15:

13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

 

People have used herbs for thousands of years, relying on powdered supplements, teas, tinctures, and skin creams to help treat everything from skin rashes to mild depression. Herbal supplements, also known as botanicals, are made from the leaves, flowers, roots, and bark of plants.

 

A herbalist is someone who uses plants for healing. These practitioners are not medical doctors, though some practitioners are also referred to as medical herbalists.

 

What Does a Herbalist Do?

Herbalists attempt to find the root cause of illness. Practitioners will choose herbs based on the symptoms or ailments a patient describes during the consultation. They will also perform a clinical exam, inspecting certain areas of the body and create a personalized prescription. Patients may use just one herbal treatment or a combination of herbal supplements.

 

Common forms of treatment include:

• Teas
• Capsules containing liquids or powdered herbs
• Bath salts
• Oils
• Skin creams and ointments
• Tinctures
• foraging walks
• Workshops, webinars, or conferences in their field of interest

 

Some people visit a herbalist for: want to visit a herbalist:

• Non-medication treatments 
• Advice on lifestyle habits to reduce pain or stress
• Trouble sleeping

 

Precautions 

• Get your doctor’s OK before trying any herbal treatments.
• Many medications, treatments, and conditions do not mix well with herbs and supplements.