Botanical Medicine
Medicinal herbs have been used for thousands of years to treat various conditions. Naturopaths take into account the historical uses of herbs which often incorporates the energetic qualities of an herb.They also place strong emphasis on the scientific evidence which modern science presents on the therapeutic effectiveness of the herb to treat specific conditions.
Naturopathic Doctors are the only licensed health care practitioners trained in botanical medicine. As such, they take into account the indications, contra-indications, and interactions of herbal substances, insuring gentle but often effective treatment.
Plant based medicine involves the use of herbal teas, tinctures, extracts and other forms of herbal preparation to assist in recovery from injury and disease or to assist in optimizing the body’s normal physiological function.
Naturopathic Doctors are the only licensed health care practitioners trained in botanical medicine. As such, they take into account the indications, contra-indications, and interactions of herbal substances, insuring gentle but often effective treatment.
Plant based medicine involves the use of herbal teas, tinctures, extracts and other forms of herbal preparation to assist in recovery from injury and disease or to assist in optimizing the body’s normal physiological function.
