Meet our herbalists

Makeda Hemans

Medical Herbalist & Naturopathic Colon Hydrotherapist

Before training as a Medical herbalist, Makeda worked as a Colon hydrotherapist as well as an Aromatherapist and natural, hair care specialist, developing natural products for and advising on afro hair care.

Whilst working full time and raising her family, she studied part time for a BSc Hons in Herbal Medicine at the University of East London. She graduated in 2017 and has been working at G Baldwins & co since 2018. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical herbalist and a member of the Association of Registered Colon Hydrotherapists. She sees people on a private basis in one of the clinics she works at in London.

Amanda Rew

Medical Herbalist Health Sciences: Medical Herbalism, BSc (Hons)

Amanda completed her degree in Western Herbal Medicine at University of Westminster gaining a First Class Honours degree. She is a member of the professional body, the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy. She has been one of the in-house herbalists at G Baldwin and Co since 2012.

Her aim is to suggest use of herbal preparations in a practical, simple and affordable way, as well as suggesting sustainably produced herbs that are as locally grown and harvested as they can be.

What to expect during your consultation

Topics we commonly consult on

Although we may suggest preparations for a wide variation of conditions, we will suggest referrals to those with conditions which are beyond the scope of a 15 minute consultation.

Immune System

Colds / Flu / Viral Infections

Skin, Hair & Nails

Eczema / Dermatitis / Psoriasis

Gastro-intestinal

Diarrhoea / Constipation / Haemorrhoids / IBS / Dysbiosis

Urinary Tract

Irritable Bladder / Cystitis / UTI

Women’s Health

PMS / Fibroids / Menopause

Men’s Health

Enlarged Prostate

How we’re helping our clients

“ With such a vast array of herbal products to choose from in the catalogue it can be quite daunting as a novice to know what to try first!….so the Baldwin’s 15 minute online consultation service with a qualified herbalist offers a good opportunity to try herbal remedies under their professional guidance, using products they have prior experience of for the particular condition. There was good general advice too about life style improvements and a detailed herbal prescription aimed at giving more targeted help. The advice sought was for a chronic condition, so to be fair any visible potential improvements resulting from the prescription would not be quick fix but need to be given a chance to bring any improvement over several months, we remain hopeful! many thanks for the opportunity of accessing a herbalist protocol ”

Caroline R

“ Being well into my 20s I had no idea I could be a first time suffer of eczema. It was a horrible experience that made me feel insecure, outside of myself, and distressed. After getting some steroid cream prescribed I decided to do further research. From my findings I decided it was best for me to have a consultation with a herbalist to explore alternative options. Makeda, put me on an 8 week plan which consisted of a herbal brew a few times a day and a gentle topical cream.

My distress quickly turned to smiles as my skin began clearing up fortunately well before my 8 week plan was over. I’m very grateful that this service exists and is accessible due to the low cost refundable deposit. I advise anyone and everyone to use this service if they have any concerns/questions related to their health and wellbeing or are seeking alternatives. This is a service I now use every so often to ask questions and find solutions that pertain my health and wellbeing - be it allergies or low iron. Thank you Makeda! ”

Paula U