Chinese Herbal Medicine

What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?

Chinese herbal medicine has been used for over 2500 years as an effective treatment for a wide range of conditions. I offer Chinese Herbal Medicine either as a stand-alone therapy or in conjunction with acupuncture. Chinese herbal medicine works in the same principles as acupuncture by restoring physical and energetic harmony to the body. Individualised prescriptions are created to address each patient's unique presentation. These usually draw on one or more formulae from the classical Chinese herbal medicine texts.

What conditions can be treated?

  • Skin conditions: Eczema, psoriasis, acne vulgaris, rosacea
  • Gynaecological: Irregular or painful menstruation, amenorrhea, infertility, menopausal problems
  • Digestive problems: Bloating, IBS, constipation
  • Fatigue: From various causes
  • Headache and migraine
  • Respiratory: Asthma, sinusitis, hay fever, chronic cough
  • Emotional: Stress, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia
  • Musculoskeletal: Pain, rheumatoid, osteoarthritis

What should you expect?

In addition to current symptoms and concerns, a full medical history, and details of current medications and treatments, will be taken at your initial consultation. Tongue and pulse diagnosis form an important aspect of diagnosis and treatment planning. Following your appointment, I create a bespoke herbal formula which will be sent to you within 2 to 3 days.

The herbal prescription comprises several herbs combined together, in powdered form, which can be made into a tea, simply by adding hot water. Herbal medicine may need to be taken for several weeks or months, depending on the severity of the condition, its’ duration, and the patient’s general health. The prescription will be reviewed as treatment progresses to ensure optimal focus and effectiveness.

Herbal Medicine Consultation: £60 plus cost of herbs (approx £20 per week)

Herbal follow up appointment: £55

Please contact me by email or phone if you have any questions regarding Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Get in touch

Please contact me if you would like to have a chat about any of the therapies I offer, or to book a consultation. Alternatively, you can call me on 079 1700 7800.


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