Terms of Use & Disclaimer
Last Updated: 16th February 2026
1. Directory Purpose & Vetting Process
The Herbal Alliance is a professional directory designed to connect the public with qualified Medical Herbalists. We take public safety seriously.
Our Vetting Promise: Every practitioner listed in this directory is manually vetted at the time of their application to ensure they hold:
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A recognised qualification in Herbal Medicine (BSc, MSc, or equivalent).
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Current professional indemnity insurance.
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Membership with a recognised professional association (where applicable).
2. User-Submitted Content & Accuracy
While we verify credentials upon entry, the specific details within each profile (including descriptions of services, opening hours, and specific health claims) are submitted and managed directly by the individual herbalists.
The Herbal Alliance does not monitor these listings in real-time. Therefore, we cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies, omissions, or claims made by the practitioner on their profile. We encourage you to confirm specific details with the practitioner directly.
3. Limitation of Liability
The Herbal Alliance Find a Herbalist feature acts solely as a directory platform. We are not a medical clinic and do not supervise the clinical practice of our members.
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No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Use of this directory does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and the Herbal Alliance.
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Liability: Any consultation, treatment, or advice received from a practitioner found through this directory is a private contractual matter between you and that practitioner. The Herbal Alliance is not liable for any advice given, treatments provided, or outcomes resulting from such interactions.
4. Educational Content & Medical Disclaimer
In addition to the directory, this website provides general information, resources, podcast episodes, and links regarding herbal medicine for educational and informational purposes only.
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Not Medical Advice: The content on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not rely on information on this website as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider.
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Consult a Professional: Always seek the advice of your General Practitioner (GP), a qualified Medical Herbalist listed in this directory, other Herbalist Professional Association websites, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on this website.
5. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites (such as schools, professional associations, or external resources). These links are provided for convenience only. The Herbal Alliance has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
6. Reporting Issues
We uphold high professional standards. If you find a listing that contains false information, or if you have a complaint regarding the professional conduct of a practitioner or clinic listed here, please
immediately. We investigate all reports and reserve the right to remove members who fail to maintain their insurance or professional standing.