Medical herbalist Nicola Parker explains the worlds of herbal and pharmaceutical
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One of the questions Nicola is frequently asked is if herbal medicine can replace pharmaceutical medications.
The answer to this is never a simple one and as a rule of thumb, no medication should be stopped or altered without the advice of your doctor.
In addition, I would argue that while over the counter preparations can be very helpful, to use a herb safely and to get the greatest benefit from it, the best thing to do is consult a herbalist.
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