National Institute of Medical Herbalists
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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 several countries. Members have undergone a lengthy training program before registering as qualified medical herbalists. 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 or FNIMH after their name. NIMH-registered medical herbalists are trained in the same diagnostic skills as mainstream doctors and take a holistic approach to health.
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. 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. Members have undergone a lengthy training program before registering as qualified medical herbalists. 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 or FNIMH after their name. NIMH-registered medical herbalists are trained in the same diagnostic skills as mainstream doctors and take a holistic approach to health.
External links
- http://www.nimh.org.uk/ National Institute of Medical Herbalists homepage
- http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article1046699.ece