Field Remedies
Contact info
Marion Mackonochie
07939 106 385
marion@fieldremedies.com
Brighton & Hove clinic
Yoga Haven, Kendal House, Donkey Mews, Brunswick St East, Hove BN3 1AW
Peacehaven clinic
Peacehaven Chiropractic 229-231 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8LB
01273 584812
Herbs and herbal remedies to use at home
FAQs
- What conditions can be treated?
- What training do Herbalists have?
- Why see a Herbalist?
- Is it the same as Chinese Herbalism?
- Is it the same as Homeopathy?
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Marion Mackonochie BSc mNIMH
Medical Herbalist
I am a qualified Medical Herbalist practising in Brighton & Hove and Peacehaven. Home visits are available for Brighton and the surrounding areas (Hove, Woodingdean, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Portslade, Patcham, Preston and Withdean) and I have clinics at Yoga Haven in Hove, Brighton and Peacehaven Chiropractic in Peacehaven.
Herbalists use herbal preparations and dietary and lifestyle advice to help the body heal itself by promoting balance, easing symptoms and enhancing vitality. A holistic approach, particularly one in which herbal remedies are used, can be very effective in chronic conditions and to improve overall feelings of wellness. Many people find that it helps them to fire on all cylinders. Herbalism is still the major form of medicine for 70% of the world's population. With centuries of traditional use and increasing numbers of modern clinical trials backing up this holistic form of treatment, more and more people are choosing herbs. 
Call or email now to find out how herbs can help you take control of your health
- Antiviral and antibacterial activity from elderberries.
- Review of anti-anxiety herbs.
- Reasons for using Herbal Medicine
- St John's Wort and depression
Latest news
Following the birth of my daughter in November, I am currently on maternity leave. However, to ensure that current patients can keep up their treatment and to make time for any new clients who can't wait, I am seeing people at Yoga Haven one Saturday a month. Phone consultations are also available for people who have already had an initial consultation. Please contact me if you want to make an appointment.
New Field Remedies Gift Sets available
Rose and gold, frankincense & myrrh gift sets are now available from the online shop. Ideal for Christmas and birthday presents.
Government going ahead with statutory regulation:
On Wednesday the 16th of February 2011, The Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, announced that the government has decided to go ahead with the statutory regulation of herbal practitioners. This means that from April 2012, all herbalists will need to be registered with the Health Professions Council to be able to practice. It ensures that anyone who calls themselves a herbalist will have to have undergone the necessary training to safely and effectively treat people. Another benefit of this will be that herbalists will continue to be able to access a wider variety of herbal remedies after the introduction of a new European directive in April 2011 that will limit the availability of herbal products.
Details of the public consultation that led to this decision can be found here:
More information can be found here:
NOW LIVE! Online shop selling a new range of Field Remedies herbal moisturisers and body lotions.
New research
Elderberries found to be antibacterial as well as antiviral Earlier this year, scientists from the Justus Liebeg University in Germany found out that in addition to the known antiviral effects of elderberries, this humble fruit also helps to kill off bacteria found in the throat and mouth. This means that as well as treating influenza, they will help to prevent further complications that may occur if the flu leads on to bacterial infection.
Herbs effective to treat anxiety: A recent review found that there was strong evidence for the use of passionflower or kava to treat anxiety.
"Simply because it works": Research showing that people use herbal medicine because they find it to be effective.
St John's wort update: NHS annual review showing that St John's wort is as effective as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (such as citalopram and Prozac), but with fewer side effects.