Using plant medicine to support your healing journey

Herbal Medicine is a healing system based on the traditional use of  plants and plant parts (flowers, leaves, roots, seeds) to support the body to maintain or return to health. It treats the whole person not just the symptoms, and is gentle yet powerful. 

Herbal treatments can  take different forms including tinctures, teas, powders, capsules, or  creams.    

Herbal medicine can help with many conditions, including: Digestive complaints, Musculoskeletal issues, Allergies/Hayfever/Sinus congestion, Stress and Emotional Health, Reproductive Health, 

Skin Conditions, Urinary Issues 

and many others including colds and flu, headaches, and chronic fatigue.

Qualifying as a Medical Herbalist requires undertaking a rigorous course lasting 3-5 years. The subjects studied include anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, plant phytochemistry, materia medica, nutrition, herbal safety, academic research, clinical examination & diagnosis. 

Students are also required to complete at least 500 hours of clinical training, supervised by qualified medical herbalist tutors.

In order to become fully qualified as a Medical Herbalist, a student is required to pass a rigorous examination process conducted by senior Fellows of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH). This process is a significant part of the curriculum and standards for achieving professional membership with NIMH.  

At Old River Farm Herbs & Healing, we embrace a holistic approach to health that considers the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. 

An initial consultation usually lasts around an hour, and involves a comprehensive medical history, including your current complaints, family history, diet, and lifestyle. Following the assessment, an individual treatment plan is developed, that usually includes a herbal prescription, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle adjustments.  

Follow up appointments can be booked to track progress and amend the treatment plan as the individual goes through their healing journey and returns to vibrant health.

Consultations are available in-person in King's Lynn, Norfolk, and also on-line. Please get in touch using the contact details below.