Sarah Firnberg BA(hons), BSc CPP MNIMH  
Medical Herbalist

Hello, I am Sarah Firnberg a qualified medical herbalist, living and working in Birmingham.  I am a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and the College for Practitioners of Phytotherapy (CPP).  I have a particular interest in nutrition, and will always examine and treat, where necessary, your nutritional status. 


What Conditions do I Treat?

I can treat any condition you might take to your GP.  I am trained to recognise when a condition should be referred for further investigation. 

the holistic style of herbalism is particularly effective for addressing problems related to the menstrual cycle, menopause, thyroid, prostate blood sugar control and diabetes.

Joint problems - By addressing the underlying causes as well as the symptoms, herbalists can often help you gain considerable improvement in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, aching and swollen joints

Cardiovascular conditions - Herbalists combine a wonderful range of herbs, with nutrition and lifestyle advice to effectively address problems such as poor circulation, high blood pressure (hypertension), varicose veins, haemorrhoids etc.     

Depression - Herbal remedies have been shown to be as effective as orthodox drugs for treating mild to moderate depression, however, herbalists will always do more than just treat the symptoms.  As far as possible, the underlying causes of your depression will be assessed and treated.

Fatigue - many factors can combine to cause fatigue, or loss of vitality.  Herbalists will always explore and treat the range of possible causes.

Stress and anxiety - These are problems in themselves, but are also factors in many other conditions.  Herbalists can very effectively treat the symptoms of stress and anxiety and help you to address the underlying causes.

Weight Problems - Just eating less, is rarely the answer to healthy weight loss.  Specific nutritional advice will be combined with herbs, nutritional medicine and gentle exercise to help control glucose and insulin metabolism.  This will help you lose weight in a healthy way, without being prey to constant cravings or depression.  There are many benefits to this approach, including more energy, better quality sleep, less anxiety, more mental clarity and long-term weight control.

Insomnia - There are many causes of insomnia.  Although there are a number of herbs which will help you sleep,  a herbalist will always examine and treat the underlying causes as well.

Urinary problems - The holistic style of herbalism means that even chronic, intractible urinary tract problems can often be treated successfully.

Skin problems - These are often more than skin deep.  Problems such as psorriasis, dermatitis, eczema and lichen planus often respond very well to the holistic style of medical herbalism.

Allergies - Herbalists will always explore and address the underlying causes of allergies.  Permanent improvement can be achieved in conditions like hay fever, asthma and eczema by changing the way the body responds to allergens.

Respiratory problems - Herbalists have a wealth of herbs and nutritional strategies to improve respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and reduce the need for orthodox medication.  In the case of asthma, these will often be combined with breathing exercises.

Poor immunity - Herbalists treat this condition holistically, considering nutritional status, stress levels and lifestyle and strengthening and stimulating the immune system with herbs.

Auto-immune conditions - There are a number of herbs which strengthen and support the immune system.  Herbalists use these in conjunction with herbal and nutritional strategies for relieving the immune system of irritants and reducing over all inflammation in the body.  Herbalists always explore the underlying causes of your condition.

Other conditions - there are many conditions not listed, which herbalists are able to treat.


I would be delighted if would like to phone or e-mail me, if you would like to discuss your condition.