MRCHM-1993-916

Biography

Andrew Flower has been practising acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine since 1992. He is a past President of the RCHM . In 2009 Andrew completed his PhD at The University of Southampton exploring the role of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of endometriosis.

He has published a number of peer-reviewed papers relating to Chinese medicine research, including two Cochrane systematic reviews. In 2011 he was awarded a 5-year NIHR Post Doctoral Fellowship to investigate Chinese herbs for the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections.

He has a special interest in providing supportive treatment for people with cancer. He is a co-founder of the White Crane Academy of Chinese Herbal Medicine and is passionate about the therapeutic potential of herbal medicines and the importance of rigorous training to ensure this potential is realised.

Special interests

- Women’s Health
- Cancer Care
- UTI