Nicky will take a careful case history including your past medical history, lifestyle and diet. She will discuss the aspects of the presenting condition that are causing you concern and look at the underlying causes. You should feel free to discuss your feelings in complete confidence and be assured of a sympathetic and understanding response. Together, you can formulate a plan of treatment which will probably include taking a combination of herbs that have been macerated in alcohol - usually at a dose of one teaspoonful in a little cold water, three times a day. Combinations of herbs may also be prescribed as creams, mouthwashes, or lotions or supplied dry for teas or infusions.