What is herbal medicine?  

Herbal medicine is the original natural medicine. In Britain, herbal medicine was the main form of medicine as recently as the 19th and early 20th Centuries. Its  popularity is increasing again and it is the most used complementary medicine in Britain today.
Modern herbal medicine is science-based medicine. It combines ancient traditional knowledge with the latest scientific findings.

The herbalist's approach

Herbalists undergo the similar training and the same diagnostic skills as doctors, but take a more holistic approach. This means they are more concerned to identify and treat the underlying causes of any disease than to treat the symptoms alone. They also focus on the individual person.
The aim of treatment is to promote healing and general health by restoring balance and harmony to the whole body.

Your first consultation

You can see me either in a clinic or in your own home. Your first session will take an hour. This is a most important meeting for your treatment. First we will build up a detailed history of the one or more problems that concern you.  Next, we consider how your lifestyle and any relevant previous illnesses may be affecting your present health
Any necessary physical examination is done.
I will then give and explain my diagnosis and suggest a herbal approach to treatment. Here discussion is important. I want to help you understand both the diagnosis and how the treatment will work.
 

Follow-up visits

Allow 30 minutes for each.
It is common to have a second visit after two weeks but then visits at monthly intervals are usual. A typical course of herbal treatment may require two to four visits.

Herbal medicines

Herbal prescriptions are designed specifically for each individual patient.
Your  treatment may be a liquid medicine (tincture), a plant juice, a cream, or a mixture of dried herbs to drink as a tea.
Your prescription may be modified at each visit as your condition improves. This is a normal part of herbal treatment, where your medicine is designed to match your body's improving condition and needs.

Charges

First visit  (1hr.) ..   £38.00
Follow-up visits (1/2 hr) .. £26.00
Dispensing fee for repeat .£2.50
prescriptions

Concessionary rates are available for people with financial difficulties. Please ask before your appointment. Herbal medicine is inexpensive. A typical herbal medicine is a tincture containing one or more herbs. One typical week's supply is 100-200ml and costs £5-10. A week's supply of tea costs about £4.50 and a small jar of simple cream (30g) costs £4.50.

Appointments

Clinic appointments or home visits can be booked through any of the clinics.
Cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance or the full fee may be payable.

Drop-in clinic

There is a Saturday morning Drop-in clinic. No appointment is necessary. Just drop in with minor ailments for 10-15 min. consultations. Prescriptions or dispensing on the spot. Fees are £12:50 plus medicines.
Saturday 10am-1pm.

Free initial consultations

Free short initial consultations are available on request. You can find out if and how a herbalist can help you, or get advice on who you should see.

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Ross Herbal & Natural Health Centre
Corpus Christi Lane
Ross-0n-Wye
Herefordshire
UK
Tel: +44 1989 768437