What We Do
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Developed and refined over centuries, Chinese herbal medicine combines individual ingredients into carefully balanced formulas, prescribed according to your health and symptoms.
Chinese Herbal Medicine at AcuMedic
Your prescription starts with you
There is no standard formula for a particular symptom or diagnosis. Your practitioner first builds a detailed picture of your health, then selects and adjusts the herbs in your prescription accordingly. As things change, your formula can change too.
Chinese Herbal Consultation
A face-to-face consultation at our Camden clinic, where your practitioner will discuss your symptoms, health history and lifestyle. They’ll also assess diagnostic signs such as your tongue and pulse before deciding whether Chinese herbal medicine is appropriate and what to prescribe.
- Who it's for
- Patients who prefer an in-person Chinese medicine assessment.
- Appointment length
- Approximately 20–40 minutes
Online Chinese Medicine Consultation
A remote Chinese medicine consultation by video or phone, wherever you are based. Your practitioner will discuss your symptoms, health history and lifestyle, and may ask you to provide a clear photo of your tongue as part of the assessment. If Chinese herbal medicine is appropriate, they can then prescribe a formula for you.
- Who it's for
- Patients who prefer a remote consultation or cannot easily visit the clinic.
- Appointment length
- Approximately 45 minutes
Your Prescription
Raw Herbs or Granules?
Traditional or convenient? You have options.
Your formula can be prepared as raw herbs to simmer at home, or concentrated granules that dissolve in hot water. Both are individually prescribed, but they fit into daily life a little differently.
Raw Herbs
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Your herbs are weighed and combined for your prescription
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Prepared traditionally by simmering them at home
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Gives your practitioner flexibility to adjust the formula
Herbal Granules
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Concentrated herbal extracts
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Simply dissolve in hot water
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Convenient when time, work or travel make raw herbs less practical
Not sure which to choose? Your practitioner will talk you through both options and recommend what makes most sense for your prescription and day-to-day life.
Explore Further
What Can Chinese Herbal Medicine Help With?
These examples are not exhaustive. Your practitioner will assess whether this treatment is appropriate for your individual situation.
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Book Your Herbal Medicine Consultation
Your first consultation gives your practitioner time to understand what’s going on and decide whether a herbal prescription is right for you.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Herbal Medicine
Are herbal formulas personalised?
Yes. Formulas are prepared based on your individual pattern and consultation, rather than a fixed, one-size-fits-all remedy.
Can I have a herbal consultation online?
Yes — Chinese Herbal Medicine consultations are available online across the UK. Visit our Online Consultation page for details.