Herbalist FAQ

While herbs are natural, not all herbs are safe. Some herbs are not safe to take with certain prescription medications.  Some herbs can be contraindicated with certain disease states  eg- heart conditions. Also there are herbs not safe to ingest in pregnancy . 

Some herbs have certain chemistry which is not safe to ingest. If unsure check with your Herbalist, Naturopath or Healthcare practitioner .

Dipaunka thinks of the person as a whole, not just a part or just a particular ailment or physical symptom. Dipaunka assists according to each person’s individual needs, on their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. In doing so he can effectively assist in long lasting and permanent relief.  Please be aware that the Herbs work on the emotions also and may stimulate emotional release as part of the process. If this occurs, contacting Dipaunka for your best course of action is advisable.

In a good Herbal Course you should  learn basic herbal properties, energetics of the herbs, herb identification, how herbs affect different body systems, different disease states and how to treat them.  Some herbalists may teach you how to manufacture different types of remedies for home use, including tinctures, oils, skin creams, lotions, oxymels and useful herbal mixtures. Herbalist courses should give you a greater understanding of your own physical and emotional state of being.

A Traditional herbalist is someone who is well versed in herbal properties, the energetics of herbs, herb identification, the way herbs effect  body systems, different disease states and how to address them with herbs. Traditional Herbalists manufacture many different types of remedies, including tinctures, oils, skin creams, lotions, oxymels and a whole lot more!  Traditional  Herbalists employ different techniques to help them determine the best remedies for each individual persons health needs

Ways that Herbs can be used: Tablets, capsules , infusions, decoctions, tinctures, fluid extracts, syrups, juices (succus) glycertracts, oxymels,Externally as: creams, ointments, infused oils , compresses, lotions, poultices, liniments , pastes, in baths, suppositories {vege glycerine, liquid – infusion, decoction, tincture  or fluid extract, and vege gelatine or agar agar) powders, herbal wines, herbal vinegars, edible herbal oils, jams, soups, broths, smoke, pillows, sachets, plasters , lozenges, snuffs. Pastes, Edible Pastes, Smudge sticks.

Nothing , Herbologist  is and American term for a Herbalist .

Consultations: Thursday - 10.30am to 5 pm and Saturday - 10.30am - 2.30 pm every 2nd week .

Dipaunka utilises pure herbal medicines that are prepared by Himself with help from assistants on the premises from fresh or dried herbs. Organic herbs are used wherever possible.

There are also specially pre-prepared Herbal blends for a number of different ailments eg : Hayfever, Weight loss, Insomnia, Impotence, Female Hormonal. See the Herbal Mixtures page . Individual herbal tinctures can be purchased on the Herbal Tinctures page.