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Find a herbalist near you at www.nimh.org.uk Members have undergone a lengthy training program before registering as qualified medical herbalists.
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We are the leading professional body for Medical Herbalists, providing support for members and campaigning for the recognition of the role of herbal medicine as an integral part of everyday healthcare. The National Institute of Medical Herbalists is the largest professional body regulating medical herbalists in the United Kingdom. It was first established as the National Association of Medical Herbalists in 1864 by a group of herbalists from the north of England, but currently has members in several countries. Practitioners train for at least three years at Baccheloriate level including over 500 hours of clinical practice, and adhere to a strict code of conduct before they can gain MNIMH after their name. NIMH-registered medical herbalists are trained in the same diagnostic skills as mainstream doctors and take a holistic approach to health.

04/12/2025

📚✨ We’re delighted to share a very generous donation to our Exeter library!

The collection now includes two rare treasures: The Philosophy of Physio-Medicalism by Thurston (1900) and Specific Medication by Scudder (1898). 🌿

This remarkable collection includes nearly 150 historical books, among them an early copy of Gerard’s Herbal, a true treasure of botanical history.

Due to their age and rarity, these volumes are available for reference use only. But we warmly invite anyone with an interest in herbal medicine, history, or rare books to come and explore the library.

01/12/2025

🎄 Christmas is just around the corner only a few weeks to go!

🌟 Get ahead of the festive rush and delight your loved ones with thoughtful herbal-inspired gifts.

🎁 Choose from a Herbal Magazine subscription a gift that lasts all year or a handy herbal tote bag, perfect for everyday use and eco-friendly living and much more, check out our shop https://buff.ly/s0VDoJF

💌 Complete the magic with our botanical Christmas cards, and wrap your presents in our gorgeous herbal festive paper and gift tags for the ultimate seasonal touch.

✨ What better way to share herbal festive wishes than with gifts that bring nature, wellness, and joy to the season!

28/11/2025

💜 Lavender tea for winter nights 🌙
A soothing herbal blend to keep warm and support your immune system.

🫖 How to brew :
• 1½ cups boiling water, add
• 1 tsp dried lavender buds
• 1 tsp dried elderflowers (or elderberries for a deeper brew)
• 1 tsp dried chamomile
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 slice fresh ginger (optional for extra heat)
• 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup (to taste)

🌟 Why its perfect right now:
Lavender: Calming & Restorative
Chamomile: Aids the nervous system & promotes relaxation
Thyme: Antiviral & Antimicrobial

Try baking our lavender biscuits https://nimh.org.uk/herbal-resources/lavender-biscuits/

15/11/2025

We are delighted that so many of you joined us for this year’s Herbal Medicine Conference.

It was wonderful to be back in-person alongside our online offering.

It is so great to see the herbal community and wider healthcare practitioners and experts coming together and connecting over the conference weekend.

If you weren't able to join us live, you can still buy a ticket until 30th November to access the recordings and handouts. These will be available for 6 months.

If you want to share your experience of the conference on social media, please tag us and use .

Thank you all for joining us for another incredible conference!

06/11/2025

🌿 Herbal Medicine Conference 2025 - Get your tickets🌿

14 -15th November - Penny Brohn Centre in Bristol in-person and online !

Aimed at healthcare professionals, students, and those with a knowledge and interest in plant-based healing, the event explores integrative healthcare through a herbal lens with a series of outstanding speakers.

📍 Penny Brohn Centre, Bristol
📅 Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November
🗣️

Let’s grow the future of herbal medicine together 🌱

31/10/2025

🌿 Herbal Medicine Conference 2025 - Day Two! 🌿

Saturday 15th November - Penny Brohn Centre in Bristol in-person and online !

Today’s programme is packed with powerful insights into integration, innovation, and community impact. Join us for a full day of talks from leading voices in herbal medicine:

🕘 10.00 AM – Becs Griffiths & Annwen Jones
🌾 Integration at a Community Level

🕙 11.30 AM – Dr. Minha Rajput-Ray
🍀 Integrative, Personalised, Lifestyle & Regenerative Medicine

🕛 1.30 PM – Alex Laird
🌿 Integrating Herbal Medicine within the NHS

🕒 3.00 PM – Chris Etheridge
🌸 Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Integrative Oncology

Whether you're a practitioner, student, or simply passionate about plant-based healing, today is all about bridging tradition with modern care.

📍 Penny Brohn Centre, Bristol
📅 Saturday 15th November
🗣️

Let’s grow the future of herbal medicine together 🌱

29/10/2025

🌿 Herbal Medicine Conference 2025 – Friday Speaker Lineup 🌿

📍 Penny Brohn Centre, Bristo & onlinel 📅 Friday, 14 November

We're kicking off the conference with a powerful day of talks from leading voices in herbal medicine and integrative health:

🌱 10:30 AM – Simon Mills Health empowerment: a radical contribution to a struggling health service. What WE can do. Discover how herbalists can play a transformative role in empowering communities and revitalising healthcare.

🌱 12:30 PM – Dr. Nina Fuller-Shavel Herbal Medicine in Integrative Oncology – A Synergistic Approach Explore how herbal medicine is being integrated into cancer care to support patients holistically.

🌱 3:00 PM – Sukvinder Bhamra A journey into integrative herbal practice in pharmacy: challenges, opportunities, and future scope for integration Gain insights into bridging pharmacy and herbal medicine for a more inclusive healthcare future.

✨ Whether you're a seasoned herbalist, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about the healing power of plants, this is a day you won’t want to miss!

27/10/2025

🍂🕰️ With the clocks going back and the nights drawing in… it's time to warm up from the inside out! 🫖✨
Say hello to your autumn wellness ritual: Zesty Ginger Immuni-Tea - a spicy, citrusy hug in a mug that supports your immune system and lifts your spirits as the daylight fades 🌙💛

🔥 How to Brew Your Immuni-Tea:
Boil 1 cup of water.
Add 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 tsp dried Elderflower
Squeeze in half a lemon.
Stir in 1 tsp honey (optional but soothing).
Let steep for 5–7 minutes.
Strain, sip, and feel the warmth.

🌟 Why it’s perfect right now:
Ginger: Warming & anti-inflammatory
Lemon: Vitamin C boost
Honey: Comforting & antimicrobial
Cinnamon: naturally anti-inflammatory
Elderflower: Supports respiratory health and helps fight off seasonal bugs

Wrap your hands around a steaming cup and let the cozy vibes roll in 🍵

24/10/2025

🌿 Just 3 weeks to go until our Herbal Medicine Conference begins!

🌱 Join us for an inspiring journey through the rich history of herbal medicine and discover the exciting innovations shaping its future.

🌱 Whether you're a medical herbalist, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about the power of plants, this event is for you.

🌱 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with a vibrant community of herb enthusiasts!

📅 Save the date and stay tuned for more updates!

🎟️ Tickets from £40. Book your place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nationalinstituteofmedicalherbalists/1915198

*Agenda subject to change*

10/10/2025

The Autumn edition of our Power of Plants magazine is out soon! 🍂 📖

This edition includes:
🌿 The Outlander Herbalist - The Reality of Consulting for a Television Show by Caroline Mackay
🌿 Bridging Gaps - Tips and Experiences of Working with an NHS Hospital by Alex Laird
🌿 Singing the Herbs - Weaving Song writing with Herbal Medicine by sarah jane Scouten
🌿 Clinic Tour with Marie Oxley
🌿Nature Connection - Expanding Opportunities in the LGBTQIA Community with Natures Queerdos
🌿 Setting up a Community Clinic and much more.

PoP Magazine gives you a quarterly dose of articles, opinion, research and updates, showcasing all of the amazing ways that plants, practitioners and people interact. 🪴 😀

Full Members of the Institute receive a free copy of our magazine. To receive a copy, you now need to OPT IN. If you've not opted in yet, please use the link in our bio, or email info@nimh.org.uk. 📖

Not a member? You can buy an issue, or subscribe, on our website (link in bio) Happy herbal reading!

07/10/2025

🌿 Seed Gathering Season is here 🌿
From September 23 to October 23, we join a nationwide ritual of collecting seeds, tiny vessels of memory, medicine, and renewal.

Whether it’s rosehips from the hedgerow, calendula from your garden, or acorns beneath an ancient oak, each seed carries a story. A remedy. A future.

✨ This season, we invite you to:
🍁 Gather mindfully leave plenty for wildlife
📖 Start a seed journal note the plant, place, and purpose
🌱 Share your herbal legacy, what seeds do you save and why?

Let’s celebrate the quiet magic of autumn and the wisdom tucked inside every pod and berry.

19/09/2025

🎟️ HERBAL MEDICINE CONFERENCE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎟️

🌱 'Integrative herbal practice – healthcare for the future'

🪴 Join us on 14 - 15 November 2025 for our 161st annual conference, as we explore integrative healthcare through a herbal lens.

🌿 We are holding the event at the beautiful Penny Brohn Centre in Bristol. Join us for two days of learning, networking, and delicious food.

💻 The conference will feature live-streamed sessions, masterclasses, world-class keynote speakers and an exhibitor area. Access to the recordings of all the sessions is included as part of the ticket price.

🔗 Tickets from £40. Book your ticket using the link in our bio.

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Tuesday	10am - 4pm
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The National Institute of Medical Herbalists is the largest professional body regulating medical herbalists in the United Kingdom. It was first established as the National Association of Medical Herbalists in 1864 by a group of herbalists from the north of England, but currently has members in many countries. Members have undergone a lengthy training program before registering as qualified medical herbalists. Practitioners train for at least three years to BSc level including over 500 hours of clinical practice, and adhere to a strict code of conduct before they can gain MNIMH after their name. NIMH-registered medical herbalists are trained in the same diagnostic skills as mainstream doctors and take a holistic approach to health.