Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Advancing Herbal Medicine Excellence in the UK
Founded in 1964 we have been at the forefront of advancing herbal medicine practice and science in the United Kingdom. Our organisation champions the production and supply of herbal medicinal products meeting rigorous pharmaceutical standards ensuring consumer safety and efficacy. Through collaboration with our company members we promote research informed approaches bridging traditional knowledge with modern scientific understanding. We provide educational resources including videos and newsletters to help professionals and the public make informed decisions about herbal medicine.Our work with regulatory bodies such as the MHRA supports clear licensing frameworks while maintaining transparency and ethical practices. With over 60 years of dedicated service our team combines deep expertise in herbal medicine with commitment to public education and industry standards. We operate as a trusted authority fostering dialogue between practitioners regulators and consumers to advance herbal medicine's role in healthcare.
Services
Herbal Medicine Advocacy
Educational Resources
Member Support
Licensing Guidance
Research Dissemination
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years experience advancing herbal medicine standards in the UK
- Our members manufacture herbal medicines to pharmaceutical quality standards
- We provide evidence-based educational resources for consumers and practitioners
- We collaborate with regulatory bodies on licensing frameworks for herbal medicines
- Our team includes experts with decades of combined experience in herbal medicine
Services
Herbal Medicine Advocacy
We champion herbal medicine standards through policy engagement with regulatory agencies like the MHRA. Our advocacy ensures herbal products maintain pharmaceutical quality while balancing traditional practices with scientific evidence. This work creates favourable frameworks for manufacturers and informed choices for consumers.
Educational Resources
We produce videos newsletters and leaflets explaining herbal medicine benefits and safe usage. Resources help consumers identify licensed products while guiding practitioners on evidence-based applications. Our content bridges traditional knowledge with modern research findings for comprehensive understanding.
Member Support
We support member companies manufacturing herbal medicines to pharmaceutical standards. Our network provides regulatory guidance quality benchmarks and collaborative opportunities. This strengthens industry cohesion while maintaining consumer protection through consistent product excellence.
Licensing Guidance
We clarify UK licensing requirements for herbal medicines under MHRA regulations. Our guidance helps producers navigate approval processes while maintaining compliance with safety standards. This ensures market access for quality products meeting legal requirements.
Research Dissemination
We share research findings through publications like 'Herbs for Keeping Healthy' newsletter. By analysing clinical studies and traditional practices we provide evidence-based perspectives on herbal medicine effectiveness. This informs both professional practice and public understanding.
People
Dr Ann Walker
Former Director & Newsletter Author
Retired Director with extensive experience in herbal medicine education and practice. Current course director and author of research-based newsletter exploring herbal medicine's scientific and traditional foundations for professional and public audiences.
Questions
What is herbal medicine?
Herbal medicine uses plant-based substances to support health. Our members produce these remedies following strict pharmaceutical standards.
How do I choose safe herbal medicines?
Look for products from our member companies that meet MHRA licensing requirements for quality and efficacy.
What licensing applies to herbal medicines?
UK herbal medicines require MHRA approval following defined pathways ensuring safety and consistent formulation.
Can I join the BHMA?
We welcome individual practitioners students and companies involved in herbal medicine production or practice.
What educational resources do you provide?
We offer videos newsletters and guidance documents explaining herbal medicine applications and quality standards.
Videos
