Therapies
Herbal medicine
Western herbal medicine consultations with NIMH-registered medical herbalists. Bespoke tinctures, teas and capsules formulated to your case — not from a shelf.
Overview
A whole-system approach, in plant form
Western herbal medicine treats the person, not just the diagnosis. Our herbalists work from a thorough intake of your physical, emotional and life context, and prescribe specific plants for the specific picture in front of them. Every prescription is unique. Most blend three to seven herbs into a tincture, with optional teas and topicals alongside.
How our practitioners work
How our herbalists work
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Long initial intake
A 60- to 90-minute first consultation that maps your case end-to-end. Our herbalists are trained to take the time most other clinicians cannot.
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Bespoke prescription
Your tincture, tea or capsule formula is prepared to order in our partner pharmacy. No off-the-shelf supplements pretending to be personalised.
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Evidence-led where possible
We lean on plants with reasonable trial evidence and a long traditional record. Where evidence is thin, our herbalists say so.
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Coordinated with your GP
Where you are on existing medication, our herbalists prescribe combinations they are confident in and write a clear plan you can share.
Conditions we commonly support
Western herbal medicine has reasonable evidence for a wide range of presentations. The list below is not exhaustive — ask on the discovery call.
- Gut and digestive conditions (IBS, GERD, IBD support)
- Hormonal health, PMS, perimenopause
- Anxiety, sleep and burnout
- Energy, fatigue and post-viral recovery
- Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne)
- Immune support and chronic infections
What to expect
How a course of herbal treatment works
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Free 15-min discovery call
A short call to confirm fit and match you with the herbalist whose case mix is closest.
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Initial 60–90 min consultation
Online or in person where available. Full history and treatment plan.
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Bespoke prescription
Tinctures, teas, or capsules prepared and posted to your door.
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Follow-up every 4–6 weeks
Adjustments based on your response. Most clients work with us for 3–6 months.
Frequently asked
Are herbal medicines regulated in the UK?
Practitioners are regulated by professional bodies (NIMH for medical herbalists). The herbs themselves are sold under the THR scheme for over-the-counter use; bespoke prescriptions are dispensed by your practitioner under their professional registration.
Can I take herbs with my prescription medications?
Often yes — with care. Your herbalist will check every interaction and only prescribe combinations they are confident in. They will flag anything that needs your GP’s attention.
How quickly will I notice change?
Many clients feel some shift in 2–4 weeks. Stable change usually takes 8–12 weeks of focused work. Chronic conditions tend to be 3–6 months.
Are herbal prescriptions expensive?
A typical monthly herbal prescription costs £35–£60. Subscriptions include them at no additional charge.
Talk to a herbalist
A free 15-minute discovery call is the easiest way to see if working with one of our medical herbalists is the right next step.