Lorraine Luke

Expertise: Western Herbal Medicine


Lorraine Luke (BSc) gained a degree in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University, and is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH).

Her three year training covered pharmaceutical as well as plant medicines and included the same diagnostic skills as practiced by conventional doctors.

Lorraine believes it is necessary to identify and treat the underlying causes of disease, rather than focusing purely on alleviating the symptoms.

A FREE preliminary 15 minute consultation is on offer by appointment, either by telephone or in person, providing an opportunity to explore whether herbal medicine is appropriate for your condition.

Therapy Information

Western Herbal Medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine and the forefather of conventional medicine. It is a plant based natural product using the whole plant, thereby offering greater effectiveness and a gentler approach, as it represents the perfect balance of healing through a natural combination of elements. Plants indigenous to the British Isles and Europe are used, although some plants from Indian and Chinese are used.

Modern Western Herbal medicine practitioners are trained to combine traditional and conventional diagnostic and treatment principles, but steer away from the approach that ‘one size fits all’.

The individual is treated as a whole person, taking into account symptoms, physiology and constitutional type. This approach offers long term effective results in helping the body to correct imbalances and restore harmony.

The effectiveness of herbal medicine is continuously being backed up by a growing body of medical research, much of which is recognised by conventional medicine.

Common Conditions Treated

Menstrual and fertility problems such as:
Endometriosis
Fibroids
PMS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Hormonal imbalances
Menopausal symptoms

Digestive problems such as:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Indigestion
Constipation

Skin conditions such as:
Eczema, acne & psoriasis

Stress, anxiety and depression
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), ME
Insomnia
Heart & circulatory disease such as high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, poor circulation
Allergies such as hay fever and asthma
Arthritis
Acute conditions such as colds, flu
Men’s health

The Consultation

The initial consultation is 1 hour. Lorraine will look at your past medical history including the symptoms you present with, your present state of health & medicines, treatments, childhood illnesses, family medical history, diet and lifestyle.

Blood pressure and pulse are taken.
If necessary this is followed by a physical examination, relating to the presenting symptoms.

A treatment plan is discussed which includes herbal medicines and may include some dietary changes.

Herbal medicines are mainly prescribed in a liquid format (preserved in a small amount of alcohol) which is to be taken with a small amount of water or apple juice, if preferred.

Pleasant-tasting herbal teas, capsules, tablets, creams and lotions may also be prescribed.

A follow-up consultation, lasting up to ½ hour is scheduled 2 -4 weeks after the initial consultation.

Call 020 8749 3792 to book your session with:

Lorraine Luke Herbalist in London