​Plant medicine as nature intended

​Herbs can be used beneficially for the treatment of many conditions. Herbal medicine offers a holistic approach to health & disease management and is effective for relief of many symptoms and bring about changes to the root causes of imbalance. Herbal remedies are plant based medicines which have been used and studied as medicine for centuries. Herbalists treat a wide range of conditions and can help diagnose using clinical examination & analysis and are trained to prescribe herbs alongside prescribed medication and other forms of treatment. Herbs may be used in a number of forms, including tinctures, teas, capsules, powders & syrups.

​Many short and long term conditions can be managed effectively with herbal support. Herbal medicine uses phytochemicals contained in plants to bring about physiological effects within the body. Plants are used to help balance and support and a variety of herbs can be combined to give synergistic support for better health outcomes. Because herbs are natural and gentle there are less side effects and herbs can be supportive in almost any situation. Herbal medicine utilises adaptogenic and balancing plant properties to regulate and support physical and emotional imbalances while individual herbs are used to target specific systems of the body.

​Herbs support long term conditions by helping to balance the body whilst targeting specific problems. Acute conditions such as coughs, colds and minor infections can respond quickly and the duration of these types of infection may be lessened. Skin problems can be treated with topical and internal systemic remedies to obtain the best results. ​Digestive system dysfuntions, joint problems, cardiovascular disorders, nervous system & memory problems, respiratory and immune problems, insomnia and stress related disorders can be treated effectively and managed safely using herbal medicine. Hormonal disorders including PMS, PMDD, irregular or heavy periods, infertility, peri and menopausal problems can be managed effectively with herbal medicine. ​Allergies can be downgraded and when used before the hayfever season starts, herbs can lessen severity of symptoms and to support while allergens are most prevalent. 

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Full Herbal Consultation  £70
60 minutes, herbal remedies included 

​Full consultation covers current health concerns and medical history in depth, in order to formulate a herbal treatment plan & to discuss how to get the most from your remedies.

​This consultation is best when there are complex health concerns or more than one issue to be treated, as adequate time is allowed to look at the whole health terrain before a targeted treatment plan is formulated. The initial remedies given will usually be for a two week period in order to assess the individual responses to the herbal remedies prescribed.

After treatment is underway, the next appointment will focus on making any necessary adaptations to the herbal medicine with an assessment of initial progress. Ongoing herbal treatment will then be adapted for continual support as long as needed. Long term conditions often require long term support and hormonal conditions will be monitored in cycles as appropriate. 

Herbal medicine must be taken regularly to be effective and should be taken for a minimum of 4-8 weeks in order to obtain full potential of herbal medicines. In general follow ups will be shorter and can be done by telephone, videocall or in person. 

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Health Check  £55
40 minutes, one herbal remedy included

The herbal health check is a shorter consultation and is better suited for less complex health issues or for short term or acute problems. This consultation involves a quicker system & history check but still utilises a holistic approach to treatment using herbal remedies which are targeted toward symptom relief.

​Health checks can be one off treatments or to start an acute treatment plan which would require fewer follow ups or less treatment duration.

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Mini meeting (free of charge)
15 minutes

If you have any initial questions about herbal medicine, treatment suitability​ or would like a quick chat, please get in touch so we can arrange a mini meeting by telephone.

You can also use the mini meeting to ask if you're unsure of the best appointment type or for any other questions you may have.

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The length of herbal treatment depends on the severity of the problem, as well as the response to the treatment.
Everyone receives an individual herbal medicine treatment plan which aims to restore balance & normal ​function as quickly as possible
however, as with conventional medicine, long term strategies may be better suited for long term conditions. 
​Herbal medicine is suitable for everyone, young or old, as problems occur and as we change with life.