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Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is a time-honoured way of addressing a variety of acute or chronic, physical or emotional concerns with the healing power of plants, in a client-centred way. It looks to nature for healing and acknowledges the deep interconnectedness we humans have with our environment.
Herbs can support your body's natural resilience and can benefit digestion, skin, circulation, respiratory ailments, inflammation, stress levels, sleep, and hormonal balance, to name a few.
With the advent of modern medicine, traditional practices lost their prominence in many Western cultures, leading to the disappearance of significant herbal knowledge. However, many of today’s drugs can be traced back to medicinal herbs. For example, aspirin comes from the willow tree and is named after meadowsweet. Digoxin, a powerful heart medicine, is derived from chemicals that are found in foxglove, and morphine is made from poppies. Plenty of medicinal herb uses have now been confirmed by research and studies.
I always aim to work collaboratively and to empower you to look after yourself and initiate positive shifts.
We will investigate what is causing you discomfort, talk about the impact it has on you, and start to build up your resilience. I count on your active involvement to make the treatment as dynamic and successful as possible.
Your confidential first consultation will usually be face-to-face and lasts for about an hour.
Before your appointment, I will ask you to fill in an intake form. When I see you, I will take time to thoroughly listen to your current health concerns, take a detailed medical history, and ask in-depth questions to connect the dots and build a holistic picture of your health. I might take your blood pressure or examine you if indicated.
After we have said goodbye, I will consider what we spoke about and go over the notes I took during our conversation and then formulate and dispense a personalised prescription for you.
You will be able to pick this up within days, or I can post it to you. I might be able to send you home with your herbs on the day, but this depends on each individual case.
I use a wide range of herbal preparations made from a variety of plant parts, including flowers, leaves, bark, roots, and seeds. Most often, I will give you herbal tinctures or teas. Your herbs may also come as capsules, creams, or in other mediums. I may use herbs that can help with specific conditions or body systems, or choose the plants for their energetic qualities to help you on a more emotional level.
I will always check that the herbs I prescribe are safe for you to take and will not interact with your prescription medication.
In addition to your herbal prescription, I will usually also suggest lifestyle and nutrition adjustments, with a focus on nourishing food & personal well-being.
With your permission, I might get in touch with your doctor and other members of your healthcare team to discuss the best way forward for you.
I will see you for a 30-minute follow-up after 2 to 4 weeks, to check how you are doing, to discuss any improvements or new developments, and to tweak your prescription for your full benefit, if necessary. After a few follow-ups, it is quite usual to just request repeat prescriptions if you are happy with your herbs.
The length of treatment is very individual to each person. It is often possible to stop treatment once symptoms have gone, but some people stay on a prescription for many years to maintain its positive effects.
While you are in my care, I recommend regular appointments at agreed intervals to give me the opportunity to check in with you and make sure our approach is still working and safe.