Anthroposophic medicines may form part of an
integrated programme of treatment and are prescribed by the
anthroposophic doctor. They aim to stimulate the patient's own
resources for self-healing and overcoming illness. The emphasis is
on restoring the balance of bodily functions and strengthening the
immune system.
Medicines are prepared from the raw materials of
plant, mineral, animal or metal origin, using the principle of
potentization and other anthroposophic pharmaceutical processes.
Whole plant extracts are also prepared, as well as more complex
compound medicines.
In the U.K, Weleda (UK) manufactures and supplies
anthroposophic medicines. Considerations of quality and care
are all-important in the production of these very specialised
medicines, from the cultivation of plants, sourcing of raw material
through to the sophisticated quality control testing of the
finished products. Weleda (UK) is licensed by the Department of
Health to manufacture medicines, and operates to the highest
standards of pharmaceutical quality. Medicines are supplied to
doctors, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and health stores and are
available on National Health prescriptions.