Clinic details & practice hours
The clinic is located within the Basic Essence Wellness Spa, Cluny Court #02-21 , 501 Bukit Timah Road. Click here for a map.
Practice hours: Monday (10-3:30), Wednesday (10-3:30). Friday (10-6).
To book an
appointment or to make enquries, please contact Jeanette Lilly Blanks via email
jeanette@herbalphysic.com or phone
t: +65 6468 4991 m:+65 9750-4685.
FAQs
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What is a
western herbalist's approach to treatment?
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What types of
illness do herbalists treat?
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Where do the herbs come from and
are they organic and traceable?
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How are the herbs prescribed and
prepared?
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Do herbalists prescribe
supplements?
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What are Jeanette's
qualifications?
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Is Jeanette
affiliated with any professional organisations?
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What are the treatment
costs?
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Where is the clinic
located?
Herbal medicine is
the oldest form of medicine and is still the most widely practiced form of
medicine worldwide, with over 80% of the world’s population relying in herbs for
health. Modern herbal medicine has
developed from the traditional use of plants and their extracts from many parts
of the world; this knowledge has been confirmed and updated by scientific
understanding and research.
What is a western herbalist's approach to
treatment?
Western medical herbalists are trained in the same
diagnostic skills as orthodox physicians but take a holistic approach to
healing, and aim to cure disease by taking advantage of the body's
self-regenerative powers and harnessing the restorative power of nature.
Herbalists endeavor to treat the whole person by taking into account the
emotional, genetic, and environmental factors that have influenced their state
of health. Herbalists emphasize natural remedies: herbal medicines,
nutritional therapy, dietary advice and lifestyle counseling are the
cornerstones of an herbalist’s treatment protocol. Herbalists
work to identify and eliminate the underlying cause of disease
, and are guided by six basic
principles:
Herbalists can treat
most any condition that patients might take to their doctor. Common complaints seen by herbalists
include:
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Allergies
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Arthritis and
rheumatism, etc
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Asthma and
respiratory aliments
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Children’s
ailments
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Cystitis and urinary
disorders
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Digestive and bowel
disorders
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Eczema and skin
conditions
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Female problems
–hormonal imbalance; infertility; menopause, etc.
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Heart and
circulatory conditions
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High blood
pressure
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Infections and
immune dysfunction
v Stress and emotional problems
People have always
relied on plants for food to nourish and sustain the body. Herbal medicine can be seen in the same
way. Plants with a particular
affinity for certain organs or systems of the body are used to ‘feed’ and
restore to health those parts which have become weakened. As the body is strengthened so is its
power and ability to fight off disease and when balance and harmony are
restored, health will be regained.
Jeanette imports all of her herbs from the
UK and they are
all traceable from the origin. 98% of
the herbs Jeanette uses are organically grown. She buys only
from farms that she has personally visited and has met the growers, all of whom are
also professional herbalists.
Jeanette prescribes and prepares the herbal remedies for each individual. She formulates the prescription and compounds the herbal preparations in her dispensary. She does not use any animal or mineral materials in her prescriptions, nor does she prescribe or employ any orthodox pharmaceuticals.
At the end of
a consultation, Jeanette prepares an herbal blend unique for the individuals needs. Herbs that are to be taken internally
are dispensed in either a tincture format, in which the raw plant material has
been extracted in an alcohol medium, or in a dried format to be prepared as a
tea. Occasionally she dispenses in capsule format,
where a blend of dried, powdered herbs has been packaged into a capsule. When treating children, the remedies are
often favoured with herbal syrups to make them more palatable. If a topical preparation is required, Jeanette
will also make that up based on what the condition calls for, be it an ointment,
cream, lotion, pessary or capsule, utilising a relevant range of essential oils,
herbal infused oils and decoctions or tinctures.
Jeanette often recommends supplements where she feel it is necessary. She always looks to adjust the diet so that the maximum nutrition is being supplied; however, sometimes the level of certain minerals, vitamins or fatty acids required cannot be easily obtained from diet alone and therefore needs to be supplemented.
Jeanette received her
BSc(Hons) Health Sciences: Herbal Medicine from the
Jeanette is a professional
member of both the National Institute of Medical
Herbalists (NIMH),
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$150 for the
first consultation (1 hour)
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$80-$90 for follow-up
consultations (30-45 min)
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$5-20 for repeat
prescription dispensing without a consultation.
¥ Charges for medicines are based on the herbs they contain, as some herbs are more expensive than others. On average however, one can expect to pay around $45-65 for two weeks of herbal medicine.
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