Herbal Exchanges: in celebration of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists 1864–2014
The development of herbal medicine in Britain has been a fascinating chapter in the story of medicine. This book effectively charts the steps along the way, with an eclectic mix of contributions that reflect the rich heritage of herbal practice over 150 years. This time has allowed an evolution from a traditional medicine for coping with lifethreatening illnesses, before ambulances, powerful modern synthetic medicines and hospitals, to one that can live alongside these services and meet their shortfalls. Only in Britain, and now in its vigorous former out-reaches, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa, has herbal practice developed autonomy as a health service that can truly complement the dominant medical system.
Evidence for efficacy of herbal remedies has grown, appreciation of quality and safety standards has matured, and professional expectations are now high. The British herbal sector has asserted the role of herbs as the basis for an autonomous modern clinical practice: it remains very challenging to meet modern pharmaceutical and professional regulatory requirements but progress has been remarkable.
First published in Great Britain by Strathmore Publishing, 41 Kingsway Place, Sans Walk, London EC1R 0LU, 2014 on behalf of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, Clover House, James Court, South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EE
© The National Institute of Medical Herbalists 2014.
Copyright of individual articles: the contributors.
978-1-909277-08-3
272 pages
Postage and packing costs as follows:
If you would like to purchase more than one copy of this book, please email shop@strathmorepublishing.co.uk with your requirements.
UK (2nd class) £3.50
Europe £9.00
Rest of World £12.00
The development of herbal medicine in Britain has been a fascinating chapter in the story of medicine. This book effectively charts the steps along the way, with an eclectic mix of contributions that reflect the rich heritage of herbal practice over 150 years. This time has allowed an evolution from a traditional medicine for coping with lifethreatening illnesses, before ambulances, powerful modern synthetic medicines and hospitals, to one that can live alongside these services and meet their shortfalls. Only in Britain, and now in its vigorous former out-reaches, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa, has herbal practice developed autonomy as a health service that can truly complement the dominant medical system.
Evidence for efficacy of herbal remedies has grown, appreciation of quality and safety standards has matured, and professional expectations are now high. The British herbal sector has asserted the role of herbs as the basis for an autonomous modern clinical practice: it remains very challenging to meet modern pharmaceutical and professional regulatory requirements but progress has been remarkable.
First published in Great Britain by Strathmore Publishing, 41 Kingsway Place, Sans Walk, London EC1R 0LU, 2014 on behalf of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, Clover House, James Court, South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EE
© The National Institute of Medical Herbalists 2014.
Copyright of individual articles: the contributors.
978-1-909277-08-3
272 pages
Postage and packing costs as follows:
If you would like to purchase more than one copy of this book, please email shop@strathmorepublishing.co.uk with your requirements.
UK (2nd class) £3.50
Europe £9.00
Rest of World £12.00