Whilst the aim of treatment is to treat the individual and their ‘patterns’, the following conditions are commonly treated:

Gynaecological conditions, including painful periods, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids, and infertility.

Gastro-intestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, constipation, and diarrhoea.

Skin diseases, including eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and urticaria.

Chronic fatigue and tiredness.

Respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic coughs, bronchitis, allergic and perennial rhinitis, and sinusitis.

Painful conditions, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Urinary conditions including chronic cystitis.

Psychological problems (e.g. depression, anxiety).

Children's diseases.

Headaches and dizziness.

The initial consultation takes approximately 45 minutes and follow-up consultations take around 30 minutes. In the first instance, you are likely to be seen every 2-3 weeks and this gap normally extends as treatment progresses.

You will be given an individually tailored prescription to meet your needs and this will be reviewed each time you visit the clinic when modifications may be made to your prescription.

The results that can be expected and the length of treatment required will depend on the severity of the condition, its duration, and the general health of the patient. It is common to take herbs for a number of months.

Herbs may be administered in a variety of ways. These include making a decoction (like a soup), herbal powders, and pills.

Check out our step-by-step guide of how to prepare your herbal medicine.

Chinese herbs are very safe when prescribed correctly by a properly trained practitioner. Adverse effects from CHM are very rare.

The use of good quality authenticated herbs is also very important to protect public safety. Members of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) are committed to using herb suppliers that meet the highest standards.