Contact details
For all your
holistic needs
Consultations by appointments only
The Ochilview Complementary Clinic
Newlands Road
Reddingmuirhead
Falkirk FK2 0DY
Stirlingshire

Tel; 01324 715876
enquiry@ochilview.com
Short Cuts
Herbal Medicine
Hormonal Conditions
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Menopausal Symptoms (Hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, poor concentration & vaginal dryness)
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PMT
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Irregular Periods
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Dysmenorrhoea (Painful periods)
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Fertility Issues (Where there is no obvious serious pathology)
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Endometriosis
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Fibroids
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Menorrhagia (Heavy bleeding)
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Pregnancy-Related Symptoms (nausea, sickness, heartburn, constipation etc)
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Preparation for and facilitation of Childbirth.
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Hormone-Related Migraines

Nervous System Conditions
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Stress
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Anxiety
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Mild – Moderate Depression
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Neuralgia
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Stress-Related Headaches
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Insomnia
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MS

Cardiovascular/Circulatory Conditions
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Angina (as adjunct therapy to orthodox treatment)
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Mild Hypertension
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Moderate-Severe Hypertension (as adjunct therapy to orthodox treatment)
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Poor Circulation
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Varicose Veins
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Raynaud’s Disease & Phenomenon
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Intermittent Claudication

Skin Conditions
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Acne Vulgaris
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Eczema
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Psoriasis
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Fungal Infections
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Prickly Heat
Herbal Medicine is also effective at treating recurring urinary tract infections and interstitial cystitis. Herbs can also be helpful in ME (Chronic Fatigue), and as a complementary therapy for cancer and HIV patients.

Herbal Medicine is used to treat many more conditions than those listed here. If your condition is not listed here, or if you have any queries regarding Herbal Medicine, please email me
Herbal Medicine is the oldest form of medicine known.  It involves the use of plant remedies in treatment and prevention of illnesses.  Herbalists use Herbal Remedies to help restore the body's balance thus enabling it to mobilise its own healing powers.  Specific herbs can nourish and detoxify your organs and their physiology, to improve circulation thus allowing waste products to be eliminated more effectively and increase the amount of healing nutrition into area which need it.  People have always relied on plants for food to nourish and sustain the body.  Herbal Remedies can be seen in the same way.  Certain plants with an affinity for a particular organ or body system can be used to  nourish and restore  health.  As the body is cleansed and strengthened it kick starts its own ability to heal, working towards restoring balance, harmony and good health.

What can Herbal Medicine Treat?
Herbal medicine is used to treat a vast range of conditions. It can be used for acute conditions, such as the common cold or travel sickness, and it is especially suited to chronic conditions, such as hormonal complaints, inflammatory disease, digestive upset and skin conditions. The following list of conditions are particularly suited to treatment with Herbal Medicine: