It’s Not Just the Symptom: Why a Herbalist Looks Deeper

Written By Sarah Turton

Many people come to a herbalist with a specific issue — IBS, migraines, anxiety — expecting a herb to match. But herbal medicine isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

We look beneath the surface. Symptoms are like signals — they tell a deeper story.

  • Herbalists explore what terrain the body is operating from (e.g. hot/dry, cold/damp) and how that affects health.

  • We consider digestion, sleep, elimination, energy, emotional stress, and even your tongue and iris.

  • Example: Two people with eczema might receive very different herbal formulas depending on whether their system is hot and dry, or cold and sluggish.

When you work with a herbalist, you’re not just getting herbs for a condition. You’re entering a process of discovery and empowerment.

Rock strata - a Herbalist looks deeper

Sarah Turton

I’m Sarah, a medicinal herbalist and founder of Oxford Herbal. I work with people who want to understand the deeper story behind their symptoms — not just to mask them, but to heal from the root.

Using traditional herbal medicine, iridology, and a deep respect for nature’s rhythms, I create personalised plans to support the whole person — body, mind and spirit. My practice is rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that real wellness comes from working with the body, not against it.

https://www.oxfordherbal.co.uk
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