Western herbal medicine meaning the practice of herbalism in tandem with anatomy, physiology, and phytochemical doctrine as originating from prevalent scientific thought. As opposed to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) or Ayurveda, practitioners of western herbal medicine or herbalists with a western approach find coherence in the neurochemical and hormonal (among other systems) interplays of the body.
Using plants in sometimes crude, sometimes elaborate preparations, in order to provide relief for a suffering individual is at the heart of any herbalist's practice. That plants influence us physiologically is of no dispute, but the details of how and why some of the plant kingdom effect us is what needs elucidation. For those of you who are searching for practitioner, hands-on oriented information you should find the following pages illuminating.
Beyond the written material posted for educational purposes this site also serves as a display for the private practice of, and course of study conducted by herbalist Charles Kane.
Western herbal medicine meaning the practice of herbalism in tandem with anatomy, physiology, and phytochemical doctrine as originating from prevalent scientific thought. As opposed to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) or Ayurveda, practitioners of western herbal medicine or herbalists with a western approach find coherence in the neurochemical and hormonal (among other systems) interplays of the body.