Western Herbal Medicine

What is Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine known with history and traditions going back to ancient times

For centuries plant medicine has played a vital part in health care of many cultures and for most of the world’s population it is still a mainstream medicine.

Western Herbal Medicine is predominantly based on the traditions in the use of herbs native to the UK and Europe; however it utilizes plants with medicinal properties from around the world and it is a part of modern science and medicine.

Conditions We Treat

Areas where Herbal Medicine is used:

  • Lack of Energy and Stamina
  • Allergies
  • Fatigue
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Immunity
  • Metabalism
  • Emotional Health
  • Hormonal Health
  • Fertility
  • Male/Female sexual and reproductive health
  • Digestion
  • Nutrition and Nourishment
  • Skin
  • Heart and Circulation
  • Joints and Bones
  • Weight

How We Treat

In the process of treatment Medical Herbalist does:

  • Use plants’ natural properties to deal with various human ailments and help the body to improve and maintain its health.
  • Use orthodox diagnostic techniques to understand the course and treatment of disease.
  • Treat an individual as a unique and subtle human being.
  • View the body as a whole appreciating that the mental, emotional and physical spheres of a person are interwoven and inseparable.
  • Take a multifaceted approach to health care.

The aim of your medical herbalist is to improve and/or maintain your health by working hand in hand with you. You will be an informed participant in your own health care.

Together with your medical herbalist you will agree the best course of treatment for you.

Your plan will include a uniquely tailored herbal remedy that will be made from whole plant or plant extracts, plus dietary and life style advice.

Pricing

  • Initial Consultation – £45 (upto 1 hour and 15 minutes)
  • Follow Up – £35 (upto 45 mins)
  • Price of tinctured medicine – £ 7.50 per week on average

Due to recent changes with some private medical insurance companies we have had to make changes to our price structure. If you are wanting to use PMI please contact the clinic for further details.

Herbal medicines can be prescribed in a form of herbal teas, aromatic waters, and creams depending on each individual case. For more details please visit www.livingherbal.co.uk

Your First Visit

The initial consultation involves taking a detailed case history that covers: your present complaint; past medical history; medication; diet; lifestyle; social circumstances. Blood pressure and pulse rate might be measured. Please be reassured that your medical herbalist treats all given information with strict confidence according to the Code of Ethics of National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH)

The consultation can take up to 1 hour 15 minutes based on the ground that has to be covered. This time allows you to discuss ALL your concerns about your health. It also allows you and your medical herbalist to explore together any aspects of life that might be relevant to your presenting conditions. This detailed consultation will help your medical herbalist to design the best herbal formula personalized to you.