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From Research Scientist To Naturopathic Herbalist And President of IRH
Having worked as a naturopathic herbalist for seventeen years, Dr. Ellen McKenna shares some of her experiences as well as her ambitions in her new role as President of the Irish Register of Herbalists, having been a member for almost twenty years. Q: Can you tell us a little about [...]
This Is Why You Would Want To Be A Member
Benefits of membership If you're wondering whether an IRH membership is worth it, this blog will provide the key information to help you understand why you should consider joining the IRH, why CDP points are important. Joining the IRH offers several benefits for both herbalists and students, including: Professional “Registered [...]
New Committee elected
The IRH held its Annual General Meeting on 16th November in The Red Stables, St Anne's Park, Raheny, Dublin. Prior to the meeting members attended Siúl Crann, a talk on medicinal trees and the discussion on herbal practice continued into the meeting. In addition members also elected a new Committee. [...]
Kerry Bone – Herbal Therapy & the Microcirculation
The Irish Register of Herbalists was delighted to welcome Professor Kerry Bone to Ireland for his fascinating talk about the microcirculation and the role of herbal medicine in June. Microvascular dysfunction has been associated with a broad spectrum of health conditions, spanning cardiac, vascular, renal, hepatic, ocular, metabolic, sensory [...]
Herbal Portraits Competition 2024
The Herbal Portraits Competition took place again in May this year and many thanks are due to everyone who entered. The standard was very high and we had a tough decision to make in deciding the winner. So tough, in fact that we ended up with two Winners: Renata [...]