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Western Herbal Medicine
60 minutes initial consultation
·$100 - $175 plus herb costs
·Non-invasive
What you'll experience
Western herbal medicine uses medicinal plants to prevent and treat illness. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs that isolate single compounds, herbal medicine works with whole plants or plant extracts containing hundreds of synergistic compounds. This approach provides therapeutic effects while often minimizing side effects. Modern herbalism combines traditional knowledge with scientific research on plant constituents, mechanisms of action, and clinical efficacy.
Medical herbalists (often naturopathic doctors, clinical herbalists, or trained practitioners) prescribe individualized herbal formulas tailored to each person's condition, constitution, and needs. Herbs may be administered as teas, tinctures, capsules, or topical preparations. Treatment addresses not just symptoms but also underlying imbalances and supports the body's natural healing processes.
Herbal medicine is used for digestive disorders, respiratory infections, anxiety and depression, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular support, immune enhancement, and countless other conditions. Many pharmaceutical drugs are derived from or inspired by plant medicines (aspirin from willow bark, digoxin from foxglove). The difference is that whole-plant preparations offer complexity and balance that isolated compounds lack.
What's included
Comprehensive health history and assessment
Discussion of symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and overall health patterns
Selection of appropriate herbs for your specific needs
Customized herbal formula (often combining 4-8 herbs)
Preparation instructions (tea, tincture, capsule dosing)
Lifestyle and dietary recommendations to support herbal treatment
Follow-up to assess response and adjust formula
Who this is for
People seeking natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals
Those with chronic conditions amenable to botanical treatment
Individuals with digestive, hormonal, or immune issues
People wanting personalized, holistic approaches
Those interested in traditional plant wisdom
Anyone seeking gentler, plant-based interventions
Key benefits
Natural, plant-based medicines
Often gentler with fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals
Personalized formulas addressing individual needs
Addresses root causes and overall health patterns
Extensive traditional use and growing scientific validation
Empowering self-care with accessible plant medicines
Evidence & safety
Many herbs have substantial research support (St. John's wort for depression, ginger for nausea, echinacea for colds, etc.). Herbal medicine has thousands of years of traditional use plus growing modern clinical evidence. When practiced by trained herbalists who understand interactions, contraindications, and proper dosing, herbal medicine is generally safe. Quality of herbal products is important—organic, third-party tested products are preferred. Some herbs interact with medications, requiring professional guidance.
$100/ session
Duration60 minutes initial consultation
Usually books within 24 hours
This treatment includes:
Initial consultation
Full treatment session
Personalized recommendations
Follow-up support
