4 Part Intensive Series - Live & Recorded Sessions.
About This Course
Toxic Tonics: Low-dose Herbal Formulations in Clinical Practice Intensive Series
May 28 & June 4, 11, 18. 7-9pm EST.
Join us for a four-week experience where we will learn about several low-dose herbs and customized herbal formulations using low-dose herbs prescribed in an integrative naturopathic clinical practice. We will review individual low-dose herbs and safety, formulation techniques, different herbal preparations (internal and external), and clinical case studies utilizing these herbal medicines with the intention of treating specific conditions. Low-dose herbs discussed will include (but not limited to) the following: aconite, corydalis, belladonna, datura, henbane, yohimbe, gelsemium, hellebore, and cannabis.
What You’ll Learn
🌿 Class 1: Low Dose Herbs: An Overview
Introduction to low-dose herbs in the context of herbalism as a whole. We will discuss the concept of therapeutic window and how it pertains to herbs, and when low-dose herbs have been considered as therapy in practice. Basic overview of herbal formulation both topically and internally, as well as a survey of low-dose herbs we will consider during this intensive. Case examples will be presented at the end of class and Q&A.
🌿 Class 2: Nightshades: Belladonna, Datura, Henbane
Properties of nightshade plants discussed during day 2, emphasis on side effects and safety profile. Belladonna, henbane, and datura will be reviewed including individual properties and how they are all related. Plant chemistry reviewed as well. Case examples involving use of nightshades in formulation will be discussed.
🌿 Class 3: Aconite and Corydalis as Antineuropathics
Aconite and corydalis reviewed as antineuropathic herbs. Tradition, individual herbal properties, and safety profiles discussed. Formulation in my practice using both internal and topical antineuropathic herbs reviewed. Case examples presented and Q&A.
🌿 Class 4: Gelsemium, Cannabis, and Sedative Hypnotics
Gelsemium and cannabis mainly discussed as low-dose herbs. Relationship between herbal actions used when treating anxiety, sleep, and other mental health conditions reviewed. Formulation using these herbs and other sedative hypnotics demonstrated. Case examples presented during day 4, as well as general Q&A about today and the intensive generally.