There are THREE WAYS YOU CAN BECOME A PART OF THE INSTITUTE:

As a Member

Qualified or practising herbalists are, subject to our entry criteria, able to become a Member of the Institute, and join the oldest and largest professional register of medical herbalists in the world.

Our members can be recognised by the letters MNIMH after their name, whilst FNIMH denotes a Fellow of the Institute (see below).

As a Student 

Those studying herbal medicine are a vital part of the future of our profession, and as such any student who is enrolled on a substantive course is eligible to join the Institute, and can then access the same benefits as Members, but at a nominal cost of just £30 per year.

As an Associate

The Associate category creates greater exposure and recognition for those who choose to work with medicinal plants. We hope that this will enable the sharing of knowledge across different parts of our community, and that it may inspire other plant and planet lovers to deepen their herbal knowledge.

The Institute includes Honorary Associates, who are elected by Council, having contributed notably to the advancement of herbal medicine (not in a professional capacity).  An Honorary Associate does not have any professional status, is not a practising herbalist, and is not subject to the Institute’s requirements of its professional members.

We welcome Supporters, people and organisations who are helping to support our work and  to sustain herbalism for the future.

We also have our Friends – organisations who we respect, who share our values, and who help us make more of life. Our Friends are organisations with whom we collaborate and share opportunities to make a difference.

Find out more:

MEMBERSHIP FEES

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

NEW MEMBERS SUPPORT SCHEME