The Daily Mail published an article on Tuesday 14th November, exposing quality issues in black cohosh products (popular for helping with menopausal symptoms) being sold as food supplements via online sellers such as Amazon: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12744817/Popular-menopause-remedies-promoted-Amazon-Google-low-dangerously-high-levels-key-ingredient.html Not surprisingly, given previous research …

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At this time of year the NHS is struggling to cope with the large number of adults and children with sore throats. Some recent studies suggest that herbs such as the African geranium, umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides) and hu zhang (Reynoutria japonica) may …

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The CPP Council is very sad to have to inform you of the passing of Barbara Griggs, an Associate Member of the CPP.  Barbara was a journalist and prolific writer in the field of Herbal Medicine.  She has published many …

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The CPP Council would like to congratulate Dr Ann Walker, PhD, FCPP, on receiving her award from The Nutrition Society, which recognises her significant contribution to their organisation

CPP Members get 10% discount on the following workshop using the code HERBALIST10. Book your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healing-seaweeds-tickets-204959899577 Seaweeds have traditionally been important plants for food and healing among coastal people throughout the world and are a rich source of …

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Aeon publish a range of herbal books which will be useful for all of our members and students. Their latest release “Treating Digestive Disorders from an Endobiogenic Perspective: An Innovative System of Plant Medicine” by Paul Michael is available to …

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Media coverage can be confusing. The following links provide guidelines and advice from the NHS and the College of Medicine. The following guidelines and updates are available from the NHS: NHS Overview of COVID-19 NHS Advice for Travellers Answers to …

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Alternative therapies are popular; 49% of patients with a skin problem reported using herbal supplements within the past year, and patients with chronic disease (including eczema and psoriasis) are most likely to use herbal medicines. Herbs have beneficial anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, …

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