Your Body Is a Garden: The Herbalist’s View of Health

Written By Sarah Turton


Imagine your body as a garden. Some parts are flourishing, others might be overgrown, undernourished, or waterlogged. This is how a herbalist sees health.

Herbs are like tools for gardening: some nourish, some clear, some strengthen.

  • A herbalist’s role is like that of a wise gardener — noticing what’s thriving and what needs support.

  • Terrain theory helps us understand the internal 'soil' — is it acidic, stagnant, or depleted?

  • We use herbs to create the conditions for self-healing.


This natural, respectful way of seeing the body helps us work with nature, not against it. And just like a garden, your body can bloom again.

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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