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London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
60 Ballards Lane
Finchley
London N3 2BU
Tel: 020 8371 0329
E-mail: bonnyw@lcta.com
Website: www.lcta.com
Offers degree-level accredited courses in acupuncture, herbalism and tui na massage training. Courses accredited by the British Acupuncture Council and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Also runs short-term beginners courses and post-graduate seminars.

College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
19 Castle Street
Reading
Berkshire RG1 7SB
Tel: 0118 950 8880
E-mail: admin@cicm.org.uk
website: www.cicm.org.uk
A college which trains people to become acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists. The only college in the UK to combine TCM with Five Element acupuncture. There is also a clinic where the public can receive expert treatment with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
63 Jeddo Road
London W12 9HQ
Tel: 020 8735 0400 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30am-5.30pm), answerphone available out of hours.
E-mail: info@acupuncture.org.uk
Website: www.acupuncture.org.uk
Represents professional acupuncturists with an extensive training in acupuncture and the biomedical sciences appropriate to the practice of this therapy. The BAcC maintains standards of education, ethics, practice and discipline to ensure the health and safety of the public at all times.

Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine
78 Haverstock Hill
London NW3 2BE
Tel: 020 7284 2898
E-mail: centcm@btconnect.com
Website: www.mdx.ac.uk
Traditional Chinese herbal remedies, acupuncture, Chinese massage.

Kailash Centre of Oriental Medicine
7 Newcourt Street
London NW8 7AA
Tel: 020 7722 3939 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-7.30pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm)
E-mail: info@kailash.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.orientalhealing.co.uk
A clinic specialising in traditional oriental medicine, specifically Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese (Kanpo) and Indian ayurvedic medicine. Also offers various types of massage, healing, osteopathy, reflexology, yoga, tai chi, meditation and some courses, ie, Bach flowers. Website has a list of practitioners and therapies, and details of prices.

AcuMedic Ltd
101-105 Camden High Street
London NW1 7JN
E-mail: info@acumedic.com
Website: www.acumedic.com
Tel: 020 7388 5783
Helpline: 08700 100 023 (Every day 9am-7pm)
The oldest and largest Chinese medical clinic outside of Asia. CMIR-registered doctors use acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat health problems. Sells a range of natural health products and books, and runs acupuncture courses. Has branches in London, Manchester, Bath and Shrewsbury.

Asante Academy of Chinese Medicine
Clerkenwell Building
Archway Campus
Highgate Hill
Lowdon N19 5LW
Tel: 020 7272 6888 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30am-6pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm)
E-mail: info@asante-academy.com
Website: www.asante-academy.com
Affiliate teaching and research centre of Chinese medicine for Middlesex Univerity. General clinic, teaching clinic, specialist clinics.

websites

Articles about Chinese Medicine
www.positivehealth.com/permit/Articles/Chinese%20Medicine/Chinese.htm
Features a range of articles about Chinese herbal medicine therapies and links to other related sites.

Cathay Herbal Laboratories — Library
www.cathayherbal.com/library
Comprehensive resource of information on traditional Chinese herbal medicine for both Western doctors and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and the general public.

The Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine
www.rchm.co.uk
Set up to regulate the practice of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in the UK. Represents over 400 fully qualified practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine. Can direct you to your nearest RCHM member for help and advice.

books
 
 

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Chinese Herbal Medicines by Yifan Yang
Discusses the characteristics, functions and strengths of commonly used Chinese herbs, presented in a question and answer format.
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Chinese Herbal Secrets by Stefan Chmelik
This guide to Chinese herbal medicine explains how to establish someone's constitutional type, how to choose the right herbs, and what conditions those herbs can help.
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Secrets of Chinese Herbal Medicine by Penelope Ody
The author discusses the healing benefits of Chinese herbal medicine, considering both theory and practice.
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(July 2002)

 

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