Who accredits Research Associates after they have completed their Research?
Currently, Traditional Western Herbalism (Herbology) does not fall under any government body’s control or jurisdiction in South Africa. ‘Herbalism’ used to be regulated by the Allied Health Professions Council prior to the enactment of Act 50 of 2000 (Allied Health Professions Act). However, because of the adoption of Phytotherapy (Medical Herbalism), Traditional Western Herbalism has been left to the sphere is self-determination. The HONERI has taken the initiative to create a category of graduates and existing Traditional Western Herbalists so that Fellowships can be awarded. The HONERI acts as a self-regulating body for Traditional Western Herbalists at this time. We encourage graduates to begin consulting as Traditional Western Herbalists and support the health care system as complementary medicine practitioners. It must be stressed that one does not need a license to consult as a Traditional Western Herbalist at this time. There are now moves by the South African government to reg
