Female 65, with springtime allergic rhinitis (hay fever) successfully treated with 2 weeks of herbal medicine

Main Signs and Symptoms Patient presenting to my clinic during the onset of spring with allergic rhinitis (hay fever). On inspection: itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, redness, runny nose The patient in previous years had been given rounds of steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs for the issue. However, due to recent clinical successes in my clinic she was wanting to try herbal …

Female 13, with ovulation pain successfully treated with a single dose of herbal medicine

Main Signs and Symptoms Patients mother contacted me as her daughter was suffering abdominal pain. On questioning, it was revealed that the patients last period ended around a week ago. The patient had a prior appendectomy. The mother described how the girl had this pain in prior months, around this time. Although, not to this degree. The mother had given …

Female 70, with uterine bleeding successfully treated with 2 weeks of herbal medicine

Main Signs and Symptoms Female patient presented to my clinic with uterine bleeding. The issue was ongoing and the patient had exhausted options with her general practitioner and her gynaecologist was recommending surgery. Patient was interested in trying herbal medicine in an attempt to prevent the need for surgery. On inspection: history of pelvic organ prolapse (10 years). Vaginal pessary …

Female 13, with teenage acne successfully treated with 4 weeks of herbal medicine

Main Signs and Symptoms Teenage girl presented to my clinic with a typical case of teenage acne. Mother was keen to try herbal medicine as she was concerned of the side-effects of pharmaceutical medications. On inspection: mainly affecting the forehead, some legions around the cheeks. Patient distressed. After 4 weeks of treatment, the girl returned to my clinic. The legions …