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Winchester, Hampshire

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Explore a non-synthetic way to health using natural medicines that are present in many natural substances.

What is Herbal Medicine?

Herbal medicine is the use of natural plant substances, otherwise known as botanicals, to treat and prevent illness. The practice has existed for thousands of years, and as much as 80% of the worlds population use it as a primary form of medicine.

It is an organic medicine, meaning the plants used are all sustainable. This is prompting pharmaceutical companies to contribute to conserving the tropical rainforests, which are abundant in medicinal plants.

What can it treat?

- Angina
- Allergies, including Hay Fever
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Colds and Flu
- Depression, Stress and Anxiety
-Digestive problems (IBS, Constipation, Diarrhoea)
- Eczema
- Fibroids
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hyperactivity
- Insomnia
- Menstrual problems, PMS, Menopause and Hot flushes

How does it work?

Each herb has specfic and unique properties that allows change to happen in the body. Each prescription is designed and fine-tuned for the individual. The medicines may change through out the course of treatment as you progress. In its natural state, the plant extract contains a number of constituents that all work together. The active compound may not be as effective in its isolated form.

 

Is Herbal Medicine Safe?

Herbal medicines must be produced to standardised methods and amounts. Your practitioner will ensure of this, and will also make sure any side effects or interactions are avoided.

What will my session involve?

Your first treatment will involve a detailed consultation to find out your medical history, lifestyle, diet and symptoms you present. Herbs may then be prescribed based on the diagnosis your therapist will make. These are usually to be taken at regular intervals over 4-6 weerks. However this varies depending on your condition and response to treatment.

Your herbalist may discuss with you the additional support of a nutritional therapist or naturopath.

How long is a session?

The initial consultation will last for 1 hour.

A typical session will last for 45 minutes.

 

How much does a session cost?

Consultation: £49 (1 hour, inclusive of treatment)
Follow Up Appointments: £42 (45 minutes)


How much does my prescription cost?

This will vary and will be discussed in your treatment

 

How often will I need to be treated?

Herbal medicines work in a natural way and are not subject to artificial methods, therefore they usually act slower than pharmaceuticals.

Your herbalist may talk to you about returning for a follow-up appointment between two to six weeks.


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Many of todays pharmaceutical drugs are derived from natural substances that are found in plants and living organisms. The raw form found in herbs and plants has been used for centuries to treat a whole array of symptoms and now has to be prescribed by a registered herbalist.