Herbal Medicine

Simon has undergone training in both Western and Eastern herbal traditions and is a member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Like Acupuncture it is a branch of Chinese Medicine, but unlike Acupuncture herbal Medicine was to be found in most cultures including a strong tradition of Phytotherapy in Europe.

Chinese herbal Medicine has proved its effectiveness over more than 2000 years and is well tried and tested. When properly prescribed and taken as prescribed herbal medicine is a safe form of healthcare. Side-effects or adverse effects can occur but are usually much less than those encountered with conventional drugs.

'Chinese medicine is successfully used for a very wide range of conditions. Among the more commonly treated disorders are:

Skin disease, including eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, urticaria

Gastro-intestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, ulcerative colitis

Gynaecological conditions, including pre-menstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, infertility

Hepatitis and HIV: some promising results have been obtained for treatment of Hepatitis C, and supportive treatment may be beneficial in the case of HIV

Chronic fatigue syndromes, whether with a background of viral infection or in other situations

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

Rheumatological conditions (e.g. osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)

Urinary conditions including chronic cystitis

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

RCHM

Simon has undergone postgraduate training in Dermatology and Gynaecology. Further information can be obtained from the RCHM site www.rchm.co.uk