Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Medical Herbalists Since 1908
Established in 1908, Hydes Herbal Clinic stands as the UK's most experienced medical herbalist practice, combining over a century of expertise with modern scientific understanding. Our team of qualified medical herbalists, including a Doctor of Immunology, specialises in treating complex conditions through personalised herbal prescriptions developed from 150,000+ case histories. We maintain rigorous professional standards through membership in the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy while pioneering onsite production of bespoke herbal formulations.Our approach integrates evidence-based immunology with traditional herbal medicine, offering patients nationwide access to telephone, email, and face-to-face consultations. We collaborate with GPs when appropriate and maintain strict confidentiality, supported by our unique system of creating customised herbal treatments that have evolved since the 1940s.
Services
Allergy Testing
Menopause Support
Hypertension Management
Herbal Prescriptions
Irritable Bowel Treatment
Prostate Care
Endometriosis Treatment
Molluscum Contagiosum Care
Medical Consultations
Herbal Medicine Production
Details
- Year established: 1908
Highlights and features
- 110 years' experience treating 150,000+ patients
- Onsite production of bespoke herbal formulations since 1940
- Collaboration with GPs and consultants when appropriate
- Personalised prescriptions developed from extensive case history
- Strict adherence to professional ethical codes
Associations and certifications
- National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH)
- College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy (CPP)
- European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (EHTMPA)
- British Herbal Medicine Association (BHMA)
What people say
Effective treatments
Personalised approach
Professional service
Generational expertise
Successful outcomes
Services
Medical Herbal Consultations
Personalised consultations with qualified medical herbalists address individual health concerns through tailored herbal treatments. Our experts combine immunological knowledge with traditional medicine to create effective solutions. Each consultation considers your unique medical history and current requirements.
Allergy Testing
Specialised testing identifies food intolerances and allergic reactions through comprehensive assessment methods. Our approach combines modern diagnostics with herbal treatment protocols developed over decades of clinical practice. Results inform customised elimination and treatment plans.
Hormonal Support
Targeted herbal treatments address menopause symptoms, prostate health, and endometriosis through natural hormone regulation. Our formulations utilise plants with proven phytoestrogenic and hormonal balancing properties, developed from extensive clinical experience.
Chronic Condition Management
Ongoing support for hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, and molluscum contagiosum using herbal formulations refined over 110 years. Treatment plans adapt to patient progress through regular follow-up consultations and dosage adjustments.
Bespoke Herbal Formulations
Onsite production creates individualised herbal mixtures using raw ingredients through a maturation process perfected since the 1940s. Each prescription combines traditional knowledge with evidence-based formulation techniques for optimal efficacy.
People
Serene Foster
Medical Immunologist and Herbalist
Doctor of Immunology with 25+ years' experience as qualified medical herbalist. Combines cutting-edge immunological research with traditional herbal medicine practice since 1996.
Ruth Austin
Medical Herbalist
Experienced practitioner specialising in phytotherapy, working within strict professional codes while delivering patient-centred herbal treatments developed through generations of clinical practice.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat allergies, hormonal imbalances, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, prostate issues, endometriosis, molluscum contagiosum, and various chronic conditions through herbal medicine.
How are prescriptions created?
Prescriptions are tailored to individual needs using our 110-year case history database and onsite formulation process developed since the 1940s.
Can you work with my GP?
Yes, with your permission we can collaborate with your GP or consultant to ensure coordinated care.
How long have you been operating?
We've provided continuous herbal medicine services since 1908, making us the UK's longest-established medical herbalist clinic.
What makes your clinic unique?
Our combination of immunological expertise, onsite herbal production since 1940, and access to 150,000 case histories creates unparalleled treatment capabilities.
How do consultations work?
We offer telephone, email, Zoom, and face-to-face consultations with qualified medical herbalists, including a Doctor of Immunology.
