14th January - NEW VENUE, NEW DAY - What is Medical Herbalism, and what can it do for you? – North Merchiston Community Venue

Do you want to take more control of your health? Do you need a guide to help navigate the maze of alternative health options? ​Are you dissatisfied with your current treatment options?

​​​​​Urara Donohoe M.Res.,Ph.D.,Dip.H.M.,MNIMH is a qualified Medical Herbalist and a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalism. Having worked in medical research as a peer reviewer, Urara has the skills to understand and analyse scientific evidence. Over 100 years ago, Urara's great-great-grandfather was a Japanese Traditional Medicine practitioner. She has inherited his passion and respect for the healing power of plants.

Western herbal medicine works with the knowledge accrued through human history and around the globe to heal you with the help from Nature. Urara optimises patient care by combining traditional knowledge with modern cutting-edge evidence to help patients navigate their optimal path to health.

In this talk, Urara will talk about what Medical Herbalism is, how it differs from ‘normal’ medicine and other alternative health care modalities, and how herbs can benefit your journey to health.