The Herbal Therapeutic Index list conditions that are suitable for home treatment with herbal remedies and natural medicine. In most cases treatment protocols will include one or more of the 9 Potent Healing Therapies in The Green Healers Repertoire.
To help grade conditions for their severity and the appropriateness of herbal treatment we’ve used Simon Mills’s code of symbols. These symbols are for general guidance only and must not be taken as a recommendation for treatment or otherwise in any individual case.
* generally not serious and often self-correcting; quite suitable for home treatment but care is necessary if the symptoms persist longer than usual or if they develop into others that are more severe, they should then be referred to a doctor or well-trained herbalist; some in this category are not considered medical problems at all and would not usually get medical treatment from a doctor.
** often not serious but difficult to treat; it sometimes disguises a problem that is dangerous; any reluctance to clear up should lead to a referral to a doctor or well-trained herbalist.
*** potentially dangerous; any home treatment should only proceed after an expert diagnosis and prognosis has been established, and then if possible only after consultation with an expert clinical herbalist.
**** serious condition that needs urgent medical treatment or close attention by doctors; not for home treatment at all.
Please note: This is a work in progress. It is far from complete yet. We’ll notify you via our usual communication channels whenever we update a new section.
First Aid */*** – View The Family Herbalist’s First Aid Kit
This section will help you select herbal preparations and essential oils for minor burns, cuts, abrasions, insect stings, sprains and strains. Serious injuries, however, need urgent medical attention.
Herbal Tonics * – View The Best Herbal Tonics for Each Body System
Natural healing seeks to nourish the body in a way that supports its own disease-fighting mechanisms. By nourishing your tissues and energy, herbal tonics help combat disease, increase immunity, and enhance the quality of your life.
Digestive System
Appendicitis ***
Appetite Loss **
Colic **
Colitis */***
Constipation *
Diarrhoea **/***
Diarrhoea (In Children) **/****
Diverticulitis **
Flatulence */**
Gall-Bladder Problems **
Gastritis **
Gastroesophageal Reflux (Heartburn) *
Halitosis (Bad Breath) *
Indigestion (Functional Dyspepsia) */**
Nausea *
Mouth Ulcers *
Peptic Ulceration (Peptic Ulcers) ***/****
Toothache */***
Vomiting **/***
Cardiovascular System
Angina Pectoris ***
Atherosclerosis/Arteriosclerosis ***
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack
Hypertension ***
Hypotension
Varicose Veins *
Respiratory System
Asthma ***
Bronchitis ***
Common Cold *
Cough */**
Emphysema
Hay Fever – Allergic Rhinitis *
Influenza **
Laryngitis **
Pertussis
Sinusitis **
Sore Throat */**
Tonsillitis */**
Nervous System
Headache */***
Insomnia *
Migraine *
Motion sickness / Vertigo ***
Shingles **
Stress */***
Urinary System
Cystitis **
Dysuria
Hematuria
Kidney Stones: Urinary Calculus
Urinary frequency
Water Retention ~ Edema
Reproductive System
Amenorrhea */**
Dysmenorrhea */**
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Fibrocystic Disease (FCD)
Impotence, Male Sexual (Erectile Dysfunction)
Menopause *
Menorrhagia
Metrorrhagia
Pre Menstrual Tension */***
Uterine Fibroids
Musculo-skeletal System
Arthritis **/***
Bursitis & Tendinitis
Gout **
Osteo-Arthritis **/***
Rheumatism – Myalgia **
Rheumatoid Arthritis **/***
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ***
Skin, Hair and Nails
Acne *
Bruises
Dandruff *
Dry Skin
Eczema ** : Dermatitis
Psoriasis **
The Immune System
Athlete’s foot *
Boils **
Cancer ***
Fungal Skin Infections
Infections
Prostatitis **
Shingles
Tinea or Ringworm.
The Endocrine System
Diabetes Mellitus
Genital Candidiasis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism (Myxedema)
Herbology for the Young
Bedwetting (enuresis) **
Chicken Pox (Varicella) **
Colic **
Constipation *
Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) */***
Diaper Rash / Nappy Rash */**
Diarrhea **/***
Fever **/***
Hyperactivity
Impetigo **
Indigestion (Functional Dyspepsia) */**
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Measles (Rubeola) **
Mumps **
Nausea *
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) **
