British
Herbal Medicine Association
Founded in 1964, the BHMA has been a leader in advancing the science and
practice of herbal medicine in the UK and is regularly consulted by the
Government. The membership includes manufacturers and suppliers of herbal
medicines, practitioners, academics, pharmacists, students and others
with herbal interests. The objectives of the BHMA include the encouragement
of wider knowledge and recognition of the value of herbal medicine; one
of its reasons for accrediting this course, 'Discovering Herbal Medicine'.
For further information, see: www.bhma.info
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National
Institute of Medical Herbalists
Founded in 1864, the NIMH is the UK's largest professional body of herbal
practitioners. Its objectives include the promotion of the benefits of
herbal medicine and ensuring that its members are fully trained in its
theory and practice. Before qualifying for admission, all members have
at least 500 hours of clinical experience, and can be identified by designation
'MNIMH'. They are fully insured and are able to treat a wide range of
acute and chronic medical conditions. For further information, see: www.nimh.org.uk
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College
of Practitioners of Phytotherapy
The CPP was founded in 1993, mainly due the enthusiasm of Hein Zeylstra
(one of the originators of the DHM Course). All of its members are fully-qualified
practitioners, who have met the same admission criteria as those for the
NIMH, and use the designatory letters 'MCPP'. Although these societies
have many common aims (practitioners often belong to both), all CPP members
are committed to integrating the scientific understanding of herbal medicine
into their practice. For further information, see: www.phytotherapists.org
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European
Herbal Practitioners Association
Founded in 1994, the EHPA is the unifying body for all European associations
of professional herbalists. As well as Western Herbal Medicine, traditions
from China, India and Tibet are represented. In addition to fostering
unity among the herbal professions, the EHPA is concerned with maintaining
high standards of training and practice. Also, it plays a key role in
monitoring and developing legislation relating to herbal medicines and
their use. For further information, see: www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~ehpa/
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The
Herb Society
Founded in 1927, it was known as the Society of Herbalists until 1957.
It played a key role in the development of herbalism in the UK, by keeping
the tradition 'alive' whilst it was outlawed (until 1968) by the 1941
Pharmacy Act. The activities of the Society now extend to promoting all
aspects of herbs, including culinary, aromatic and cosmetic uses, as well
as medicinal. Furthermore, it is a lay society, whose only criterion for
membership is an interest in almost anything herbal. For further information,
see www.herbsociety.org.uk
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