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Western Medical Herbalism

Herbal medicine is the use of whole plant remedies for the treatment of illness and disease and is one of our most ancient forms of medicine. Herbalists combine the knowledge and wisdom gained from traditional use of herbs with up to date scientific research to provide a well-balanced, safe and effective therapy.

More and more people are choosing to self-treat with herbal remedies. It is safer and more effective to visit a properly trained and qualified medical herbalist who has the specialised knowledge of the plants and a thorough understanding of their medicinal uses.

Your herbalist treats people not illness

Medical herbalists use similar diagnostic skills to doctors and train fro a minimum of three years to a high standard. However, they take a more holistic approach to illness, treating the whole person with the intention of addressing the underlying cause or causes of the problem.

Diet & Lifestyle

Diet & Lifestyle are paramount in your treatment. Katie aims to encourage and support a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition and lifestyle advice will be given. Katie is qualified to support you with professional cleansing and detoxing programmes if they are needed and recommend the right supplements.

Food allergy testing using applied kinesiology is also available.

What can herbal medicine treat?

Herbal medicine is about restoring the maximum possible state of personal well-being. It is especially effective for treating chronic illness. Conditions often treated by herbalists include:

• Low vitality/energy
• Allergies: hay fever, asthma etc
• Children's complaints
• Digestive and bowel conditions
• Cystitis and urinary disorders (male/female)
• PMS, menopause, painful periods
• Skin: eczema, psoriasis, acne
• High blood pressure, angina, poor circulation, varicose veins
• Infections and immune deficiency
• Stress and emotional problems
• Insomnia, headaches and migraines
• Musculoskeletal and arthritic conditions

What to expect

The first consultation

The initial consultation usually lasts about an hour. A full medical history will be taken. This will look not only at the current health problem but at all details of your past medical history, diet and lifestyle. Physical examinations (if relevant) will be made and blood pressure taken.

Follow-on consultations

A second consultation is usually set for two or three weeks later in order to assess treatment. This consultation usually lasts 30 minutes and is aimed at checking progress and adjusting the medication or dosage if necessary.

Herbal treatment

Most medicine is dispensed as liquid alcohol and water tinctures. Some dried herbs (teas), creams and lotions may also be prescribed. Each prescription is unique and made up after the consultation for the patient to take home. Repeat prescriptions can be posted and can be ordered by phone. Only natural and whole plant medications are used, organically grown from sustainable sources. No animal ingredients are used.