Herbal Medicine Consultations


About Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is the oldest and still the most widely used system of medicine in the world today. Modern Western herbal medicine draws on the wealth of traditional knowledge of sustainable plant-based medicine and integrates this with modern medical research. It attempts to move beyond solely relieving symptoms to achieve long-term health benefits though addressing underlying causes and encouraging a return to a natural state of balance. Herbal medicine acknowledges our individuality and provides healthcare tailored to our specific needs. Our long ancestral association with plants and their therapeutic effects offers a uniquely appropriate and natural means of improving and maintaining our health and wellbeing.


Effective Therapy 

Herbal medicine is effective in dealing with many of our common health complaints. Along with offering symptomatic relief, herbalists consider the functioning of the whole person on all levels and aim to achieve long-term health benefits by working with patients to affect fundamental change. Herbal therapeutics include advice on diet, lifestyle and well-being and ultimately help us to take control of our health.


Common health concerns amenable to help from herbal medicine include:

  • Stress & anxiety
  • Sleep issues
  • Allergic conditions such as hay fever
  • Low energy & fatigue
  • Immune conditions
  • Joint aches & pains
  • Skin problems including eczema, acne & psoriasis
  • Digestive & bowel problems such as IBS
  • Hormonal problems including endometriosis, PMS, irregular, painful and heavy periods
  • Perimenopause and menopause
  • Supporting and optimising management of long-term health conditions such as thyroid conditions, high blood pressure and arthritis
  • Supporting recovery from illness such as long COVID
  • Support prior to and after surgery and other conventional medical treatments


Safe

Herbal medicines are widely regarded to be gentle in their action, well tolerated and rarely exhibit side effects. They can usually be combined with orthodox medications and any potential interactions will be carefully considered during your consultation.



Herbal Medicine Consultations

Lion Herba's medical herbalist Rachel offers herbal medicine consultations at Albany Health, Woodbridge on Thursdays and The Woodbridge Complementary Health Centre, Martlesham on Wednesday mornings. Other consultations days and times are available on request. Online consultations are also available outside of these times.


Initial Consultations

Initial consultations usually last between 60 to 90 minutes and aim to fully explore the nature of your health condition, its impact on your life and include a full review of your medical history, diet and overall wellbeing. Sometimes physical examination may be carried out to help diagnosis. At the end of the consultation, we will explore possible treatment options and will work with you to develop a tailored treatment plan including any bespoke plant-based medicines along with nutritional and lifestyle elements required. Herbalists also aim to work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective and integrated treatment to restore and maintain optimum health.


Follow-Up  Consultations

Once herbal treatment is underway, regular follow-up consultations aim to monitor and review your treatment as well as make any changes to your herbal prescription as your treatment progress. Follow-up consultations last about 30 minutes and usually take place 2-3 weeks following initial consultation and then at 4–6-week intervals thereafter if needed. 

Some conditions respond quickly whereas other will take longer to treat. 


Minor Ailment Consultations

Minor ailment consultations are also available if you are not already an existing patient. They are suitable for certain conditions, such as coughs and colds and hay fever, that may not require a full initial consultation. A minor ailment consultation involves briefly discussing any existing major health conditions you may have and medications you are on so that an appropriate herbal remedy can be prescribed. The minor ailment consultation fee will allow for you to become a registered patient and therefore eligible to access a range of other minor ailment remedies suitable for your individual needs.  The minor ailment consultation fee of £15 can be discounted from the fee of a full initial consultation if you book one in the future. 



Herbal Medicine Consultation Fees

Initial consultation (60-90 mins): £70

Follow-up consultations (30 mins): £40

Minor ailment consultation (15-20 mins): £15


New Patient Package

  • Initial consultation (60 – 90 mins)
  • 2 follow-up consultations (in-person or online to be booked within 3 months following the date of the initial consultation)
  • Includes consultation summary report and tailored management plan.

Usual price £150. Package price £135 

(saving of £15)


Follow Up  Package

For conditions that will require several follow-up consultations, these can be booked in blocks of 3 for a discounted price. These must be booked within a 6 month period.

Usual price £120. Package price £105 

(saving of £15)


Herbal prescriptions

Herbal prescriptions consist of natural and sustainable plant-based medicines for both external and internal use and taking many forms, including high-quality tinctures (herbal constituents extracted in alcohol/glycerin/water), teas, decoctions, creams, ointments and capsules. Each prescription is made exclusively from plants and is individually tailored to meet the therapeutic needs of each patient. Prescriptions will usually be sent out by post following your consultation and typically cost around £12 per week for a herbal tincture. Teas, capsules, creams and ointments are priced individually. For a comprehensive price list, please visit our Prices page.



Booking

Consultation hours:

Mon No clinic

Tue  09:00 - 17:00      

Wed 09:00 - 13.30  clinic at Woodbridge Complementary Health Centre, Martlesham     

Thu  09:00 - 17:00  clinic at Albany Health, Woodbridge

Fri    09:00 - 17:00    

Sat    Closed

Sun   Closed


Please email or call us to book a herbal medicine consultation or to arrange a free 20 minute phone call to explore if herbal medicine can help you. Please note that this call is explanatory and personalised advice will not be given.


Email:  info@lionherba.com 

Call:      07941 391 923 


***NOTICE*** David is not accepting new patients at present. We will let you know as soon as he has availability. 


If you are interested in combining both herbal medicine consultations with Reiki sessions please click here for more information and available offers.


 



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