Chinese Herbal Medicine
For over 20 years, we have worked closely with each patient to effectively and safely give them the holistic care they deserve.
What is Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herbalism has been practised for thousands of years and is still a powerful and trusted treatment today. It works by re-establishing the natural balance and harmony in the body to improve wellness and treat a range of conditions.
There are over 1,800 individual herbs that can be used to safely and effectively treat patients. These are combined by a trained herbalist to create a herbal formula that is tailored to the patient, therefore increasing the effectiveness of the treatment.
For over 20 years, our clinic has provided herbal medicine with several professionally trained herbalists, each with a great depth of herbal knowledge to serve our patients: Daniel Elliott, Inga Heese, Robin Burby, Karla Parentin, James Mutkin, Alex Owen, Olga Antonini, and Katie Scampton.
Chinese herbal medicine can be used both as either a preventative or restorative measure for a range of conditions. Combining several herbs together creates a unique individualised formula that increases the effectiveness of the treatment. While it can be used separately, it is often used in conjunction with acupuncture.
What we treat
We commonly use Chinese herbs to treat a wide variety of patients with symptoms, including:
- Infertility
- Menstrual Problems
- Menopause Symptoms
- Skin Conditions
- Digestive Disorders
- Emotional and mensal health issues
- Immune issues, colds, and flu
- Other conditions
The Chinese herbal medicine we offer provides a natural way to work with your body to help prevent conditions developing and heal existing ailments by supporting overall health.
What should I expect?
First-time patients start with a consultation to review their medical history, evaluate current health needs, and discuss their goals.
Your practitioner will look to identify the cause of any problems or imbalances and then determine the most appropriate single herbs or herbal formulas, form, dosage, and frequency.
Treating the patient as an individual is at the core of Chinese herbal medicine and is vital in successfully assisting the body to rebalance itself.
How are herbs taken?
Traditionally, Chinese herbs were taken as a drink by boiling up dried herbs. These days, our clinic provides the same herbs in one of three forms:
- Powder: which you dissolve in hot water
- Capsule: powder inside a capsule
- Tincture: a liquid extract you drink
These techniques are equally effective and conveniently do not require any preparation time
Are there side effects?
As opposed to Western medications, herbal medicine is a natural treatment that enhances your body’s own ability to heal itself. As a result, negative side effects are minor and extremely rare compared to pharmaceuticals and surgery.
Additionally, we always perform a detailed initial consultation to ensure we find the right herbs and/or herb formulas for you.
How much do herbs cost?
The cost of the herbs varies, so it is difficult to give an accurate answer prior to consultation, but a typical bespoke powder formula costs from £30 for a 7-10 day supply. (The cost of the herbal medicine is in addition to the consultation).