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Medical Herbalists Call For UK Regulation New Law to Hit Alternative Medicine
Medical Herbalists Fear Cowboy Practitioners
12:28pm UK, Sunday February 07, 2010
Hannah Thomas-Peter, Sky News
Medical herbalists across the country are campaigning to force the Government to regulate their industry.
They say if they do not get independent statutory regulation, a new law is set to limit their access to medicines and force many of them out of business.
Herbalist Paula Grainger has a degree in the subject, and she has been a member of the industry’s National Institute for years.
But she says the lack of regulation means the profession is being exploited by cowboy practitioners with little or no qualifications to do the job.
“In theory anyone walking along the street right now could say ‘I’m a herbalist’,” she told Sky News.
“There is actually nothing in law at the moment that would prevent anyone from taking on that title and practising.”
Herbalists are worried about a new EU directive coming in to force next year that will drastically reduce their ability to work unless they are deemed “authorised healthcare professionals”.
Herbalists use plant medicines
European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (EHTPA) Chairman Michael McIntyre says the only way to get this title is for the Government to decide who can and can’t work as a herbalist according to set rules.
He said: “What we’re asking for is that our training and our standards are recognised.
“After all the Government did it for the osteopaths and chiropractors, why not for acupuncturists and herbalists?”
Herbal medicine patient Danielle Bonati supports regulation. She says her treatment for Graves’ disease changed her life, and it should be easier to work out which herbalists are properly qualified.
“Within one month I had blood tests and my results were getting better and better. All three specialists I went to see said I would never go in to remission and I did, in six months, which was amazing.”
Although around 3,000 herbalists work in the UK at the moment, there is widespread dispute about how effective many of their remedies are.
Critics say regulation will legitimise an industry that has not proved itself to a high enough scientific standard.
Researcher and science writer Martin Robbins said: “The problem is if you introduce regulation for alternative medicine, you’re almost in effect licensing fraud.
“You’re telling people that they can manufacture and sell treatments without having to show that they work and take money from people for them.”
The Department of Health said: “We have recently been consulting on whether, and if so how, to regulate herbal medicine practitioners, where no regulation has existed before.
“We won’t pre-empt the outcome of the consultation, but safety will be our main concern in making decisions
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Herbal Remedies : Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea
Relieve diarrhea symptoms with herbal remedies such as lemon or carob powder. Learn more about herbal treatments for diarrhea with tips from an herbalist in this free video on natural remedies.
Expert: Heather Herrington
Bio: Heather Herrington is an herbalist with years of experience in treating common ailments with herbs and other natural remedies.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
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Herbal Remedies : Herbal Remedies for Insomnia
Herbal remedies for insomnia include valerian root and chamomile. Learn more about herbal treatments for insomnia with tips from an herbalist in this free video on natural remedies.
Expert: Heather Herrington
Bio: Heather Herrington is an herbalist with years of experience in treating common ailments with herbs and other natural remedies.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
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Herbal Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine : Traditional Chinese Medicine: Finding an Herbalist
Most acupuncturists who practice traditional Chinese medicine are also trained in herbalism, or herbology. Learn how to find an appropriate herbalist for you from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.
Expert: ACUPUNCTURE ROBERT LINDE
Bio: Robert Linde, acupuncture physician and registered herbalist, has studied herbs since 1975 and practiced traditional Chinese medicine for over 6 years.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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Herbal Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine : Traditional Chinese Medicine: Herb Safety
Patients who utilize traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm, often wonder about the safety of herbs they’re taking. Learn about herbal safety from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.
Expert: ACUPUNCTURE ROBERT LINDE
Bio: Robert Linde, acupuncture physician and registered herbalist, has studied herbs since 1975 and practiced traditional Chinese medicine for over 6 years.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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How To Use Herbal Remedies – by Dr. James Chappell
http://www.DrJims-Natural-Cures.Com To get the best results, your knowledge about herbal remedies needs to include how to use herbal remedies, as well as how to select them.
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Herbal Remedies : Herbal Remedies for Sore Throats
Herbal remedies for sore throats include slippery elm and licorice. Learn more about herbal treatments for sore throats with tips from an herbalist in this free video on natural remedies.
Expert: Heather Herrington
Bio: Heather Herrington is an herbalist with years of experience in treating common ailments with herbs and other natural remedies.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
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Herbal Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine : Traditional Chinese Medicine: Cooking Herbs
Cooking and concocting formulas is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm. Learn how to properly cook your herbs from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.
Expert: ACUPUNCTURE ROBERT LINDE
Bio: Robert Linde, acupuncture physician and registered herbalist, has studied herbs since 1975 and practiced traditional Chinese medicine for over 6 years.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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Herbal Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine : Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng
There are different types of ginseng that are utilized in traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm. Learn about ginseng and herbalism from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.
Expert: ACUPUNCTURE ROBERT LINDE
Bio: Robert Linde, acupuncture physician and registered herbalist, has studied herbs since 1975 and practiced traditional Chinese medicine for over 6 years.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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Herbal Remedies : Herbal Remedies for Bronchitis
Relieve bronchitis symptoms with herbal remedies like garlic or elderberries. Learn more about herbal treatments for bronchitis with tips from an herbalist in this free video on natural remedies.
Expert: Heather Herrington
Bio: Heather Herrington is an herbalist with years of experience in treating common ailments with herbs and other natural remedies.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
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