This website is provided as an information resource for those interested in medicinal herbs and their applications. The Site Contents are listed below. If you intend to self-prescribe any medicinal herbs, then you should first read the safety statement.
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A Short Guide to Medicinal Herbs and their
applications
Christine Haughton is a Medical Herbalist who
runs a busy rural practice near Malton in North Yorkshire. A member of the
National Institute of Medical Herbalists, College of Practitioners of
Phytotherapy and Royal Institiute of Public Health, she is committed to ensuring
that the public is provided with accurate information about medicinal herbs and
their applications. This short guide, covering 80 herbs, should be of interest to
health professionals, students, and those seeking information on traditional herbal
remedies. £4.99 (or free with three or more Bio-Health products -
Click here)
Please note that the Purple Sage shop will be closed from 23rd to 30th December inclusive. You may still place an order during this time, but your package will not be sent out until 31st December.
News: This section is regularly updated to include items on current research in herbal medicine, interesting ways in which plants are used, events happening around the country, and lots more.
Herb Profiles: An expanding database of monographs on individual herbs and their medicinal uses. These can be located by either the Common or Botanical name and are accompanied by a glossary of medical terminology used in the text.
Treatments: This section deals with a selection of common ailments and possible herbal treatments.
Shop: Buy dried herbs, tinctures, herbal capsules, lotions & potions, books, gifts and much more. The Online Shopping Basket is available only to UK customers. Orders from overseas are welcome too, but you must email your order to me so that I can work out shipping costs to your country.
Books: A list of recommended reading on herb growing, identification, medicinal uses, folklore, etc. You may also buy these titles online. Or have a look at the herbal books Amazon is recommending this month by clicking here.
Recipes: Seasonal recipes and simple crafts using herbs and spices.
Links: Other sites which you may find of interest, including suppliers of herb seeds and plants, how to find your nearest medical herbalist, conservation organisations, holidays & activities, and lots more.
About me: My name is Christine Haughton and I am a Scottish medical herbalist living and working in North Yorkshire, England. I am a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and the Royal Society for Public Health (formerly Royal Institute of Public Health. My own practice is located in West Heslerton - about 10 miles east of Malton, North Yorkshire. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 01944 728305 between 9am and 5pm, Monday - Friday, or email woldfarm@aol.com . Please note that you should telephone ONLY if you wish to make an appointment - please use email for ALL other enquiries so as to keep disruption of my patient consultations to a minimum.
NB. I am unable to give specific medical advice to individuals over the internet so please don't waste your time by sending me detailed information about your health problems. If you would like to have a face to face consultation with a medical herbalist then click here to find someone in your area.
By the way, the name 'Purple Sage' was inspired by the 70's San Francisco band New Riders of the Purple Sage of 'Lonesome LA Cowboy' fame!
The information and recommendations contained within this web site are not intended to take the place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified practitioner. I cannot accept responsibility for any adverse effects which arise from self-medication. Any persistent condition should always be referred to a medical herbalist or doctor, and all medicines, including herbs, should be avoided during pregnancy unless prescribed by a doctor or herbalist. Never give herbs to babies and children without checking with a qualified professional first. Likewise, never take herbs in conjunction with other medication without first checking whether it is safe to do so.
Many individuals practice as herbalists in spite of having little or no training in medical or botanical sciences. Therefore, it is important to choose a qualified practitioner who is a member of a professional organisation with appropriate insurance. They should have completed a minimum of three years training, - you should never be afraid to ask for evidence of this. Just because herbs are 'natural', it does not mean that they are safe for everyone to use. Only a trained practitioner will be fully aware of potential adverse effects and herb-drug interactions, and will be able to recognise those circumstances in which herbs may not be the most appropriate treatment.
To find your nearest qualified medical herbalist, contact the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) or the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy (CPP), whose members have all undergone a rigorous three to four-year training course and who adhere to a strict professional code of ethics. Contact details are listed below. Your local Yellow Pages may also list herbalists in your area.
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National Institute of
Medical Herbalists Elm House 54 Mary Arches Street Exeter EX4 3BA Tel. 01392 426022 |
College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy Rutherford Park Marley Lane Battle East Sussex TN33 0TY Tel. 01424 776780 |
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USA The American Herbalists Guild (AHG) 1931 Gaddis Road Canton GA 30115 Tel. 770-751-6021 email: ahgoffice@earthlink.net |
Australia National Herbalists Association NHAA Office PO Box 45 CONCORD WEST NSW 2138 Australia Ph: (02) 8765 0071 email: nhaa@nhaa.org.au |
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