LINKS & READING SUGGESTIONS

http://www.nimh.org.uk/
(There is a list of medical herbalists here who are members of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.)

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/cmh/
(This site provides information about the Herbal Medicine degree at Middlesex University.)

http://www.hebes.mdx.ac.uk/teaching/learning/garden/
(Wonderful plant pictures from the Herb Garden at Middlesex University.)

http://www.fihealth.org.uk/
(Foundation for Integrated Health working to promote complementary medicine in healthcare.)

http://www.ehpa.eu/
(The European Herbal Practitioners Association site which carries a lot of information about legislation on herbal products and developments in regulation of herbal medicine.)

http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/
(Extensive resource relating to the history of medicine.)

http://www.herbsociety.co.uk/
(The Herb Society is a membership organisation with an excellent quarterly magazine and information about local events and groups.)

http://www.baldwins.co.uk
(A mail order site where you can obtain small quantities of a wide range of herbs.)

BOOKS

Bairacli Levy, Juliette de. 'The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable' London: Faber and Faber, 1991.
(This book was first published in 1952 and has lots of suggestions for sheep, goats, cows, horses, poultry, sheep-dogs and bees - but not cats!)

Chevallier, Andrew. 'Herbal First Aid: Natural Medicine'. Christchurch, Dorset: Amberwood Publishing, 1993.
(A very short, but handy, book with both an A-Z of herbs and an A-Z of ailments.)

Grieve, M. 'A Modern Herbal: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation nd Folklore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs and Trees with all their Modern Scientific Uses'. ed and intro by CF Leyel. London: Penguin, 1931.
(A treasure trove of historical information about herbs from all over the world, also including some cultivation - better on folklore than actual medicinal uses.)

Griggs, Barbara. 'Green Pharmacy: The History and Evolution of Western Herbal Medicine'. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 1981.
(A very comprehensive account of the development of the use of herbs as medicine since classical times.)

Hoffman, David. 'The New Holistic Herbal: A Herbal Celebrating the Wholeness of Life'. Shaftsbury, Dorset: Element, 1986.
(Ideal for anyone wanting to treat themselves, as this book includes a wide range of herbs, actions and dosages plus fairly comprehensive suggestions for ailments arranged according to systems of the body. As always, if a problem persists, consult a qualified practitioner.)

McIntyre, Anne. 'The Complete Woman's Herbal: A Manual of Healing Herbs and Nutrition for Personal Wellbeing and Family Care'. London: Gaia Books, 1994.
(A comprehensive book describing herbs, diet and other suggestions for all aspects of women's health including menstruation, pregnancy, menopause.)

Philips, Roger and Nicky Foy. 'Herbs'. London: Pan Books Ltd, 1990.
(Glorious full colour photos of many herbs with a brief description of their traditional uses.)

Stickland, Sue. 'Planning the Organic Herb Garden: From Pots on Patios to Larger Layouts'. Wellingborough: Thorsons, 1986.
(A very practical short guide to designing and growing a herb garden.)