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What is herbalism?
Herbalism is the study and use of plants as medicine used in traditional medicine, which is medicine found from nature, generally plants, minerals, or animal, to treat ailments originating from hundreds and thousands of years ago. Often, the traditions correlate with the earth. Every culture their own form of medicine. Traditional medicine looks at the whole body.
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Origins of herbalism and traditional medicine came from:
North America from Native Americans, Mayans
Polynesia
Africa
China (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
India (Ayurveda)
Greece
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History
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Herbalism Today
Herbalism in the United States is considered alternative medicine, even though it's the original medicine. There is no licensing board, however, there is the American Herbalist Guild that requires a certain number of clinical hours to be considered a "Registered Herbalist." When you see someone with the RH designation after their name, it means that they have fulfilled the requirements to be a credible herbalist. ​​​
Herbalism - What it is and isn't
What is IS:
Medicine for the whole body. Can be slow and gradual. Can be subtle. Can also cause harm, which is why it's important to speak to an experienced herbalist or medical professional.
Herbalists make recommendations.
What it ISN'T:
It isn't a 1:1 substitute for modern medicine. A tincture of willow bark isn't a substitute for a painkiller.
Herbalists don't treat or cure.