Herbal Medicine

Practitioners undergo a four-year training. An initial consultation involves taking a medical history, testing blood pressure and giving a full physical examination. Patients are treated as individuals and all herbal prescriptions are specifically designed with this in mind. The medicines, which are derived from plants, are also the basis of many modern drugs, though work more slowly than conventional drugs and are formulated to enhance the ability of the body to heal itself. Herbal medicines may also be prescribed as a preventive measure.

Notes: There are herbal medicines for many complaints, especially long term conditions such as arthritis, migraine and skin disorders.

Professional Organisation:

• National Institute of Medical Herbalists, 56 Longbrook Street, Exeter EX4 6AH.
  Tel. (01392) 426022, FAX: (01392) 498963
• General Council and Register of Consultant Herbalists, 18 Sussex Square, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5AA. Tel. (01243) 267126
• European Herbal Practitioners Association The EHPA website represents professional herbal practitioners throughout the EU

Practitioners/Centres:

• Passion for Health - Centre for Natural Healing, offering a wholistic approach to health with focus on nutrition, detoxification, herbs, colonic irrigation and emotional freedom techniques. Proprietor: Sandra Hillawi, 96 Sydney Road, Gosport, Hants, PO12 1PL.
  Website: www.passionforhealth.com. Email: sandra@passionforhealth.com

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