Herbal Medicine Consultation

Subsidised Herbal Medicine Consultations, delivered by a Trainee Herbalist.

Initial Consultation - £50

2hrs

(50% OFF)

Follow Up Consultations - £25

1hr

(50% OFF)

*Herbal Medicine is an additional cost
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Meet Your Trainee Herbalist

Allegra has studied Ayurveda, Buddhism, Western and Vedic Astrology and is a Student of Medical Herbalism, working towards her BSc in Clinical Herbalism.

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Ethos

The Herbal Clinic was set up as a practical support for Peace of Mind.

Founded on the principles of self-agency, self-alignment and personal responsibility.

Sit and Smile Herbal Practice runs alongside my clinical studies and contributes towards clinical research.

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Initial Consultation - £50 (2hrs)

*For each new patient, an Initial Consultation is required.

In an Initial Consultation, we discuss your current physical, mental and emotional concerns, medical history and any medications you are currently on.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

💳 Cost

💳 £50 for the Initial Consultation

📍 Location

📍 Online via video call, or in person

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⌛ Duration

⌛ Between 1hr-2hrs. The consultation usually lasts for 90mins, then I make your medicine.

🗣 What We Discuss

🗣 We discuss your:

  • Health and emotional concerns
  • Symptoms
  • Desired state of health
  • How you'd like to feel
  • Medications
  • Lifestyle
  • Medical and family history.

🎯 How to Prepare

🎯 Please complete your New Patient Form and return it to us 48hrs before your appointment. Please set aside 2hrs for our first consultation.

🌿 Your Medicine

🌿 Is tailor-made to you after our consultation. Dispensed in the form of either: a tincture, dried powdered herbs, or dried pills. Whatever is the most appropriate course of treatment for you.

* All Herbal Medicine is supplied at an additional cost.
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MY ROLE

👂🏼 My primary role in our consultations is to listen.

✍🏼 Secondly, to gather as full a picture of you, and the things that have shaped you, as possible.

🩺 My third role is to collect empirical data, such as a pulse reading, photograph of your tongue or video evidence, if possible, for research and educational purposes.

🌿 Fourthly, to create your medicine. The purpose of the consultations is to make the best possible medicine for you. The more information I have about your circumstances, the more I can help.

Required:

Please fill out the consent form

Follow-Up Consultation - £25 (1hr)

*Follow-up consultations are ALL consultations after the Initial one.

In a Follow-Up Consultation, we monitor any symptoms. Spot any patterns, keep on track of any changes and make any adjustments to the medicine if needed.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

💳 Cost

💳 £25 for each Follow-Up Consultation

📍 Location

📍 Online via video call, or in person

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⌛ Duration

⌛ The Follow-Up Consultation lasts anywhere between 30mins-1hr.

🗣 What We Discuss

🗣 We discuss:

  • Health and emotional concerns
  • Any changes to your symptoms
  • Any lifestyle changes and their effects
  • How you feel
  • Medications
  • Life updates
  • Relationship changes

⌚ Frequency

⌚ The frequency of Follow Up consultations depends upon the treatment plan. Energetic medicine is weekly, Herbal Medicine tincture treatments are 1 a month. Dried Herbal Medicine is 1 a season. It depends on the person and the medicine used.

🌿 Your Medicine

🌿 Is made after the consultation, along with any required changes to it. Including adding entirely new medicines if needed. Dispensed in the form of either: a tincture, dried powdered herbs, or dried pills. Whatever is the most appropriate course of treatment for you.

* All Herbal Medicine is supplied at an additional cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions

☘ What is Herbal Medicine?

🌿 Medicine made with medicinal plants. Administered as dried herbs in powder or pill form, soaked in boiling water for 30mins-1hr and taken with warm water. Or administered in tincture form as herb-infused alcohol, or aromatic water.

⌚ How long until it takes effects?

⌚ 2.5 months on dried herbs.

Anywhere from 1hr to 1 month on tinctures.

It depends on the complexity of the imbalance, the desired outcome of the treatment, and physical and energetic sensitivity of the person.

⏳ How long will I need to take Herbal Medicine?

Until your symptoms are relieved. Months to years.

🏷️ Why is it subsidised?

🏷️ Because each consultation is delivered by a trainee herbalist.

🦺 As a Student Herbalist how do you ensure safety and quality?

🦺 To ensure safety, I:

  1. Follow both traditional and modern evidence-based herbal practices.
  2. Carefully cross-reference medications to avoid any contraindications.
  3. Conduct detailed case-taking, selecting herbs with consideration for safety, interactions, and contraindications.
  4. Refer to experienced practitioners when necessary.

🦺 To ensure quality, I:

  1. Administer only organic and ethically-sourced herbs.
  2. Continuously expand my knowledge through study and academic research.
  3. And I limit my consultations to 1 a day, to dedicate the whole day to research and understand my patient's condition and construct the best herbal treatment for them.

💊 What kind of Medicine will I recieve?

Tinctures, Dried Herbs in powders or pills.

💳 Is the Medicine included in the consultation fee?

No. Herbal Medicine is paid for separately.

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🤢 Are there any side-effects with Herbal Medicine?

There can be, on the wrong herbal medicine for you, or in too large a dose for you. But the side-effects usually occur after pro-longed use and can even indicate the herb has served its purpose.

*For more information on this, read Side Effects of Herbal Medicine.

🍷 Can I drink alcohol with this medicine?

Some herbal medicine contains alcohol. But on all other forms of herbal medicine it is generally recommended alcohol consumption be avoided.

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