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 be useful to help relieve the symptoms of a sore throat: pharmadvances.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Kardos_PhAdv-2.pdf …
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 books about herbal medicine, but is probably best known for …
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 diverse nutrients uncommonly available in land plants. In this webinar, …
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a reminder of the need to be vigilant for suspected adverse reactions to herbal and homeopathic medicines and to report them to the Yellow Card Scheme. As you will be aware, herbal and homeopathic medicines are available from a wide …
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been made aware of a magazine article which promotes the use of Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) for the treatment of hayfever, or to treat migraines, asthma, chronic coughs and gastric ulcers. We advise patients not to take herbal products containing Butterbur to …
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 purchase here. Paul will be speaking at our Spring CPP …
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 Common Questions Below are recommendations from the College of Medicine …
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, antibacterial, antifungal and antihistaminergic effects. Regulation of herbal therapies is …
On 28th February the Government responded to the Walker Report in a ministerial statement in the Commons (repeated in the Lords). You can read this response and refresh your memory about the Walker Report as well as read the report prepared by the Herbal Medicine Advisory Committee (HMAC) using these …