Herbal Symbiosis is a company run by Joao Afonso, a qualified Medical Herbalist/Phytotherapist.
We provide Holistic Medical Herbalist consultations for all sorts of conditions. We cannot treat cancer, but we can provide support to your treatment of choice.
The most common complaints we see in clinic include:
menopause symptoms,
fertility issues in man and woman and libido
hormonal imbalance (period pains, cramps,heavy flow, very
light flow and clotting),
nervous conditions (anxiety, depression, irritability, stress, exhaustion, sleep, nerve pain...),
respiratory (colds, flu, dry and mucus coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, hay fever and asthma),
gut (gut dysbiosis, acid reflux, Crohn's management, fatty liver...)
circulatory (heart difficulties, varicose veins, blood pressure, hyper coagulability, diabetes...)
memory to improve and to prevent degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
skin conditions
muscle and bones (Rheumatoid arthritis, joint and muscle pain, sports injuries, low mobility, ligaments and connective tissue inflammation and weakness...).
We prescribe and dispense herbs mainly in tinctures for optimum dosage control. If you can’t intake alcohol for personal reasons, we can accommodate with alternatives. We also prescribe teas, creams and ointments developed by us with great results.
Passing on the knowledge of the Herbal Medicine practice is something we are passionate about and so we teach workshops throughout the year, from identifying, cultivating, harvesting, make and take Herbal Medicine in a safe and effective manner.
We are also working on 2 campaigns in the Lewisham area, conservation of areas of interest in parks where we find herbal medicine in the Wild and call for community awareness with small signs (Herbal Medicine lives here).
We aim to grow awareness and promote the use of Herbal Medicine for a positive impact on the Health and Wellbeing of the community and beyond.
Want to be involved?
Please get in touch, as we grow our community.
Meet a herbalist with a profound connection to the healing power of plants. practicing since 2018, Joao has knowledge in the realm of phytotherapy. His passion for the intricate relationships between botanical compounds and well-being led him to create a Phytotherapy Clinic, "Herbal Symbiosis." Through years of dedicated practice, Joao has honed his skills, offering tailored consultations that harmonise ancient herbal wisdom with modern health needs. Join Joao on a journey of holistic healing and discover the transformative potential of phytotherapy at Herbal Symbiosis.
João Afonso (2023)
Meet Vittoria Battaglia a skilled Herbalist with five years of experience in clinical herbal practice. Using botanical medicine, she draws on the world’s oldest form of traditional healing, utilizing plant-based and natural materials to promote the body’s innate ability to recover. In her clinical work, Vittoria focuses on identifying the root causes of symptoms or illness, employing traditional diagnostic methods to guide treatment. She carefully selects sustainable, high-quality plant materials to create personalized prescriptions, offering herbal treatments to address a wide range of health conditions. Her practice emphasizes holistic support, with particular expertise in managing sleep disorders. Vittoria is dedicated to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through a natural approach to healthcare.
