Welcome to the URHP
We provide a comprehensive register of qualified and insured herbal practitioners who offer the public high quality herbal medicine treatment from many traditions.
We remind patients that, no matter which tradition you choose, this is a two-way relationship where you will be given different herbal formulae and other lifestyle advice which require you to give feedback to your practitioner as you work your way back to the cause of your disease. We do not simply substitute herbs for drugs. To quote the sign on the door of Dr Bernard Jenson,
"You may be looking for a good doctor, I am looking for good patients!"
Support Regulation
Response to Interview for ePolitix by Lord TaverneLetter to MPs and MEPs - January 2009
Consultation Document - we need your help!
Thanks so much for supporting us. The next week is vital. The closing date has now been moved to Nov 16th. Send this out to as many people as possible and write to your MPs asking that they ensure it is dealt with fast and questioning why the questions are so complex and require specialist knowledge of the public. Personally I would like those questions to be discounted from the results. I can give you sample letters but it may be better that you just write your own so they can see it is personal.Liz
Interview with Michael McIntyre of the European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (102Kb pdf)
Poster for consultation support (includes direct link to consultation document) (72Kb pdf)
Briefing Paper from the EHTPA and URHP Response (Downloads)
Show your support for Statutory Regulation - click here to download postcards to send to the Department of Health Response Team (1.9Mb pdf)Briefing Paper from the European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (208Kb pdf)
URHP Response to Department of Health Consultation Document (82Kb pdf)
DH Steering Group Joint Consultation
A joint consultation on the Report to Ministers from the DH Steering Group on the Statutory Regulation of Practitioners of Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Other Traditional Medicine Systems Practised in the UK.Download consultation document (PDF, 302K)
Download Impact Assessment and Equality Impact Assessment (PDF, 527K)
This consultation seeks respondents’ views on whether, and if so how, to regulate herbal medicine practitioners and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners.
We will be adding some comments, here, to help people understand the tricky parts of the consultation document. With specific reference to areas that we, as a body, are not in agreement with. We will answer for the U.R.H.P., but it is important that members also answer individually and have their say! Please take some time to give your feedback on this crucial matter, and give your views on the proposals. Members of the public and patients can respond if they wish to and their views would be welcomed.
The responses will be analysed for the UK as a whole, as well as by country, to help Ministers make a decision about the best way of ensuring an appropriate level of protection for the public when accessing treatment from practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. The preferred method for receiving your responses is via the automated response system on the department of health website. To respond follow the links below:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_103567
http://www.info.doh.gov.uk/questionnaire/ahmtcm_consultion.nsf/questionnaire?openform
100 HERBS OF POWER
Classical Herbalist John E. Smith’s New Book Discusses the Power and Tradition of Herbs
100 Herbs of Power is an influential read detailing the traditional and medicinal uses of herbs for healing in a world where natural solutions are often overlooked.
Author John E. Smith sees a world that has a lot of potential for harmony and beauty, and yet also a lot of discord and things that make little sense in terms of universal betterment.
"If I can make the tiniest difference, that’s great,” Smith said.
And the difference that Smith has made is the writing of his new book 100 Herbs of Power. In this potent work, he describes the rich, colorful history and traditional uses of medicinal herbs from numerous cultures around the globe. He outlines the potential of these powerful herbs in a world where science often overshadows common sense.
This influential book is a must read!
Publisher’s website: http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/100HerbsofPower.html
About the Author:
John E. Smith, B.A. (Hons) M: URHP. Dip C.H. is a classical herbalist who has worked and studied throughout Europe, the United States, China, India, Australia, the South Pacific and the Middle East. His interest in traditional systems of healing has inspired this multi-cultural approach to herbal medicine.
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Department of Health Steering Group Report
The Department of Health Steering Group Report is available for download by clicking here.Web site: www.gnhct.org
Founded by Medical Herbalist Annette Montague-Thomas, the charity treats patients holistically with medical herbs which are both safe and organic.
There are more than 50 million known cases of HIV/AIDS in the world today. 5 million of these are in South Africa [published by South African Treatment Action Campaign 2005]. South Africa has a serious problem.
Our charity has been working since 2001 on the Orange Farm Settlement, situated just outside of Johannesburg. Orange Farm is home to hundreds of thousands of people living in extremely impoverished circumstances, many of whom are also afflicted with the HIV/AIDS virus. Our treatment is given free of charge.
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Some Interesting Forums
www.globalholisticnetwork.comA centre uniting practioners from all around the world, forum, articles and information.
Discussion groups on prescribed drugs. These can be accessed at www.drgascoigne.com/learning.
Forum on Chinese Medicine can be accessed at:
www.chinesemedicinetimes.com.
The UK herbal list ac be accessed at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ukherbal-list/
Ayurveda Distance Learning Course
Pukka Herbs NEW: Ayurveda Distance Learning CourseIntroduction to Ayurveda – Starting 19th Oct 2006
Designed and supported by Pukka Herbs
If you are a practitioner or therapist in a different discipline or tradition and wish to enhance your clinical success through understanding Ayurveda; add to your Continuing Professional Development programme (CPD), and improve your own health and quality of life, ‘The Introduction to Ayurveda Distance Learning Course’ is an authoritative and comprehensive course which brings you:
• The wisdom of Ayurveda (India’s ancient medical system), a complete system of natural medicine.
• An understanding of how to use Ayurvedic herbal remedies and lifestyle adaptations alongside your treatments.
• A life-long reference guide for how to live a balanced life.
• The means to maximise health and enjoyment of life for you, your family, colleagues and patients.
'The Introduction to Ayurveda Distance Course’ can be started at any time during the year (from 19th Oct 2006). You can chose to complete the course in a time frame which suits your current commitments and lifestyle, taking breaks as and when you require.
As a result of this course you will:
• have a deeper insight into Ayurveda’s approach to nature, the human body and the disease process.
•understand the Ayurvedic approach to preventing disease and optimising health.
•become familiar with the different Ayurvedic constitutions (vata, pitta, kapha).
•recognise the importance of good food, exercise, massage and relaxation techniques.
•study Ayurveda’s most useful herbs and herbal formulas and the energetics behind Ayurvedic herbs
•gain a deeper insight into a range of common health conditions, their causes and treatments.
•be able to adjust diet and lifestyle in accordance to your own constitution and those you care for.
This is a 100 hour distance learning course, with the option of certification, and the possibility of accreditation for CPD. It has been designed and written by Pukka Herbs' own Ayurvedic practitioner and Herbal Director, Sebastian Pole, and experienced course material writer, Cherry Chappell. This is a portfolio course which requires you to keep a study journal on which your activities will be assessed. The course support package includes:
•A course adviser (an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner) will be assigned to you as a mentor and will be available by telephone and through the Pukka website throughout your course.
•The workfile contains 14 easy-to-follow modules, written in an accessible style which brings Ayurveda alive.
•An extensive resources file complements the workfile.
•The course work will be assessed by our experienced Assessment Board.
•There is the option to attend a free one day training seminar in London, Bristol or Manchester.
•Regular 'updates' will be sent from your course adviser and we hope to introduce further support from the Pukka web site during the coming months.
Modules include: The history of Ayurveda and its relevance today; the basic principles of Ayurveda; wise living; the causes of disease, diagnosis and treatment principles; Ayurvedic cooking; an introduction to Ayurvedic herbalism accompanied by a compendium of herbal remedies and formulas; treatments for everyone; treatments specifically for women, and treatments specifically for men; wellbeing. The resources file includes: a glossary of Ayurvedic (Sanskrit) terminology including pronunciations, and additional information to aid further study.
The entire 14 modules, assessing of course work, training seminars and telephone mentoring costs only: £399 (inclusive of VAT).
We look forward to welcoming you on this life-changing experience.
To ensure a place on the ‘Pukka Ayurveda Correspondence Course’ please book now by sending a cheque made out to Pukka Herbs with the form below to Bolyn Moeun, Pukka Herbs, PO BOX 1175, Bristol, BS48 3WW. Alternatively you can pay by credit/debit card by phoning Bolyn on 01275 461952