Botanical Healing

Herbal Medicine & Nutrition

• Cultural significance
• FDA approval not given
• Lack of profit
• Lack of Western research

What is Synergism?

FACT: 50% of OTC & prescribed Rx sold in the US are derived from plants.

Which herbal supplements do you use? What would you recommend?

Essential Oils are a type of phytonutrient

"...certain scents have the power to evoke strong physical and emotional reactions."

How do lemon balm, rosemary, lavender and other aromas affect people with dementia?

Homeopathy

• Samuel Hahneman
• Free dispensaries for the poor
• Open to female physicians
• Relationship with AMA

Homeopathy's view of heath is that "symptoms of illness represent the body's attempt to heal itself"

What is the Law of Similars?

Bach Flower Essences