Western herbal medicine (WHM) is a complex healthcare system that uses traditional plant-based medicines in patient care. Typical preparations are individualized polyherbal formulae that, unlike herbal pills, wthhold the odor and taste of whole herbs. Qualitative studies in WHM show patient-practitioner relationships to be collaborative. Health narratives are co-constructed, leading to assessments, and treatments with personal significance for participants. It really is hypothesized that the distinct characteristics of traditional herbal preparations and patient-herbalist interactions, with the WHM physical healthcare environment, evoke context (placebo) effects that are fundamental to the overall effectiveness of herbal treatment. These context effects may need to be minimized to show pharmacological efficacy of herbal formulae in randomized, placebo-controlled trials, optimized to show effectiveness of WHM in pragmatic trials, and consciously harnessed to improve outcomes in clinical practice. Sage - Used in anxiety, nervous disorders, as astringent, in abs disorders, anti inflammatory. Used as a general tonic to increase Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens): Duke said it best: An old man's best ally may be his saw palmetto...I figure a man owes one helluva debt of gratitude to whatever, all by itself, averts prostate problems, may keep his hair from falling out, possibly bucks up his and his wife's libido…” Enough said!
Asia's work is a distinctive blend of western and energetic herbalism, stone medicine, earth-centered shamanism and intuitive healing. She holds a B.A in English, Anthropology and Native American studies from Vassar College and a Reiki Master degree. Asia teaches at schools and gatherings across the country which is blessed to work intimately with people and plants, spirit and stones.Other traditions such as Native Americans from both North America and SOUTH USA have used herbs in medicine. Many of these traditions incorporate ritual and magic to their practices by using a shaman, or medicine man. New data demonstrates women's health in pregnancy can determine if the next generation experience diabetes, allergies, asthma - even autism.With all the growing popularity of herbal medicine, the original” ways of identification and preparation of herbs have to be replaced with more accurate and reproducible methods (see Chapter 20 ) to be able to ensure the product quality, safety, and consistency of the product. Given the marketplace value, potential toxicity and increasing consumer demand, particularly in the sick and elderly members of the populations, regulation of production and marketing of herbs and medicines require attention.Herbal preparations can be mistakenly thought to be completely safe because they are natural products. This is not correct. Student who are pursuing a clinical herbalist outcome would benefit from this class as an adjunct to their formal studies, as other herbal programs do not emphasize actually growing your own herbs with the same scope and comprehension. START TO SEE THE Herbal Academy offerings for more information about the Clinical Herbalist pathway.
