{"title":"2000 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDate: 4\/8\/2000- 4\/9\/2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis archival conference includes presentations on antiviral and antibacterial desert herbs, botanicals for hepatitis C, and mitigating the destructive effect of chemotherapy. Twenty-seven presentations by thirteen experienced herbal practitioners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchase the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003edigital download\u003c\/span\u003e of the lecture notes (PDF) and recordings (MP3) here on our website (see product listings below).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eprinted book\u003c\/span\u003e of lecture notes is available by special order. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/index.php?route=information\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eContact us here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2000-southwest-conference-on-botanical-medicine-conference-book-download-pdf","title":"00SWN - 2000 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/sw00cover_06c6ce09-67c4-4120-b42f-9ffdcbbe8a4d.jpg?v=1751319733\" style=\"width: 192.75px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2000 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book.\u003cbr\u003eOrder download of PDF file on this page.\u003cbr\u003ePDF file includes 143 pages of lecture notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"eBook","offer_id":50602308305112,"sku":"00SWN","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/eBook_7851b07a-ffb0-436b-8135-f2cfc509526f.png?v=1752121872"},{"product_id":"2000-southwest-conference-on-botanical-medicine-full-set-recordings-download-mp3","title":"00SWF - 2000 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Full Set of Audio Recordings","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull Set of Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine MP3 recordings includes these titles (each about 1.5 hours long; 27 recordings in all). To purchase individual recordings from this list \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/index.php?route=product\/category\u0026amp;path=401_576\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Treatment of Inflammatory Conditions of the GI Tract\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmunomodulatory Botanicals as Adjuvant Therapies for Cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsteoporosis- Latest Research on Botanical and Nutritional Therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Interventions for Hyperreactive Immune Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetoxification with Botanicals: A Systems Approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Treatment for Today's Infectious Diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntiviral Plants Indigenous to North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithdrawal from Steroids in Patients with Asthma and Skin \u0026amp; Bowel Inflammation- Botanical Alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbs and Men's Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal Resources on the Internet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Correlates to Ancient Egyptian Herbal Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin Rejuvenation with Natural Cosmetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) with Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel Discussion: Management of Hepatitis C with Botanical Therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopical and Systemic Uses of Lobelia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanicals Which Modulate the Stress (HPA) Axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn American Extra Pharmacopoeia: Medicinal Uses of Common Noxious Weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbs for Supporting Musculoskeletal Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Metabolic Syndrome X (Hyperinsulinemia): Botanical and Natural Therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Western Perspective on Traditional Chinese Herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous Herbal Antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera): Adaptogen and Immunomodulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Management of Interstitial Cystitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Therapies which Mitigate Cellular Damage from Chemotherapy and Radiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal Teas: Creating Effective Formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal Support in the Treatment of Joint Pain and Inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanicals for Thyroid Function and Dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602308239576,"sku":"00SWF","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Before_2020_Full_Conference.png?v=1760659637"},{"product_id":"botanical-treatment-of-inflammatory-conditions-of-the-gi-tract","title":"00SW01 - Botanical Treatment of Inflammatory Conditions of the GI Tract","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeborah Frances.\u003c\/a\u003e Discussion of precipitating factors, the \"leaky gut connection,\"  and herbs for managing GI inflammation.  Herbs for stress (nervines, sedatives and adaptogens) include valerian, passionflower, California poppy, skullcap, chamomile and Siberian ginseng. Other topics: botanical therapies for spasm and inflammation; the H. pylori connection and soothing GI teas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602308174040,"sku":"00SW01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_8d9c8696-0854-4256-92ec-2e81b8c72c87.png?v=1752122169"},{"product_id":"immunomodulatory-botanicals-as-adjuvant-therapies-for-cancer","title":"00SW02 - Immunomodulatory Botanicals as Adjuvant Therapies for Cancer","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Spelman-Kevin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKevin Spelman\u003c\/a\u003e. Relief from negative side effects of chemotherapy and radiation with herbal medicines.  Botanicals include immunomodulators such as astragalus, reishi, ashwagandha and shiitake.  These botanicals promote the restoration of homeostasis during recovery from radiation and chemotherapy, suggesting their use as adjuvants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602308042968,"sku":"00SW02","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_02e2cf2e-4df5-4686-aadd-a71fef72a241.png?v=1752122398"},{"product_id":"osteoporosis-latest-research-on-botanical-and-nutritional-therapies","title":"00SW03 - Osteoporosis- Latest Research on Botanical and Nutritional Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJillian Stansbury.\u003c\/a\u003e Includes an assessment of the risk factors for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/managing-osteopenia-and-osteoporosis-with-botanical-medicine\/\" target=\"\"\u003eosteoporosis\u003c\/a\u003e.  Therapies discussed include vitamins, nutrients and botanicals.  Evaluation of hormone therapy for menopause, protein intake, calcium to phosphorous and magnesium ratios and absorption rates of different types of calcium supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307879128,"sku":"00SW03","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_36b0f9af-b33f-45f5-810e-223b4916f31c.png?v=1752122558"},{"product_id":"botanical-interventions-for-hyperreactive-immune-systems","title":"00SW04 - Botanical Interventions for Hyperreactive Immune Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. Discussion of the complement cascade and its function in immunity: activation of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/herbal-approach-to-mcas-and-histamine-intolerance\/\" target=\"\"\u003emast cells\u003c\/a\u003e and phagocytosis.  The inability of the immune system to recognize \"self\" and \"non-self\", and the subsequent over-reaction of the system to stimuli, lead to many pathologies.  When the immune system response becomes hypersensitive to something in the environment, it will react to agents that are not inherently disease causing as if they were.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/herbal-approach-to-mcas-and-histamine-intolerance\/\" target=\"\"\u003eAllergies, allergic rhinitis, asthma and eczema\u003c\/a\u003e can be managed by understanding the nutrients and botanical medicines which modulate this response.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307780824,"sku":"00SW04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5c7e4ea7-365c-4cd9-840f-e13e07a00a69.png?v=1752122097"},{"product_id":"detoxification-with-botanicals-a-systems-approach","title":"00SW05 - Detoxification with Botanicals: A Systems Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Myatt_Dana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDana Myatt\u003c\/a\u003e. This lecture discusses the detoxification systems of the body: lungs, skin, kidneys and the liver.  Botanical therapies for maximizing the function of each system are presented.  An expanded materia medica for system detoxification includes garlic, burdock, flax seed, turmeric, artichoke and dandelion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307715288,"sku":"00SW05","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5ee7a48d-4cd7-4d43-ab22-cd83b7826112.png?v=1752122247"},{"product_id":"botanical-treatment-for-todays-infectious-diseases","title":"00SW06 - Botanical Treatment for Today's Infectious Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston.\u003c\/a\u003e Anti-viral herbs for influenza including herbs for children and botanicals for secondary bacterial infections. Includes description and therapies for Lyme disease: early and secondary signs of infection; evaluation of orthodox treatments; and a three-pronged approach to natural treatment.  Also includes botanical therapies for hepatitis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307616984,"sku":"00SW06","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_44e2678a-c03c-4f2b-a1e3-1eeb67d8145f.png?v=1752122168"},{"product_id":"antiviral-plants-indigenous-to-north-america","title":"00SW07 - Antiviral Plants Indigenous to North America","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Moore-Michael\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMichael Moore\u003c\/a\u003e. Includes a description of the actions of Ailanthus altissima, Amorpha fructicosa, Artemesia tridentata, Epilobium angustifolium, Epicactus helleborine, Erodium cicutarium and others.  Recent research on the therapeutic uses of each herb is discussed as well as traditional uses by native Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307551448,"sku":"00SW07","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_14603e03-9599-4c86-9129-608d7e2ddc0b.png?v=1752122046"},{"product_id":"withdrawal-from-steroids-in-patients-with-asthma-and-skin-bowel-inflammation-botanical-alternatives","title":"00SW08 - Withdrawal from Steroids in Patients with Asthma and Skin \u0026 Bowel Inflammation- Botanical Alternatives","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJillian Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Types of immune reactions which lead to the inflammatory response are listed, and the effect steroid drugs have on those reactions are described. The body has natural mediators of inflammation (including histamines, macrophages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/herbal-approach-to-mcas-and-histamine-intolerance\/\" target=\"\"\u003emast cells\u003c\/a\u003e and PAF's) which can be made more effective by the use of botanicals.  Classes of botanicals include: anti-inflammatory, salicylate, EFA botanicals, and saponin containing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307485912,"sku":"00SW08","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_79a77ecb-2e14-401b-939a-a77af161b309.png?v=1752122851"},{"product_id":"herbs-and-mens-health","title":"00SW09 - Herbs and Men's Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Drum-Ryan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRyan Drum\u003c\/a\u003e. Herbal therapies and a healthy lifestyle can restore health.  Includes dietary herbs, herbs for coping with life challenges, and botanical and other natural therapies for prostate health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307420376,"sku":"00SW09","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_1e9f4737-47e9-458c-af60-dbcdc63c9c49.png?v=1752122369"},{"product_id":"herbal-resources-on-the-internet","title":"00SW10 - Herbal Resources on the Internet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e. Includes Paul Bergner's quick guide to MEDLINE searching.  Other sites are reviewed on: general interest, book reviews, adverse effects, botany, constituents and herbal journals. Using MEDLINE for case research is also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307354840,"sku":"00SW10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_162fcf65-7198-4139-808d-8095b29e22eb.png?v=1752122343"},{"product_id":"modern-correlates-to-ancient-egyptian-herbal-medicine","title":"00SW11 - Modern Correlates to Ancient Egyptian Herbal Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. Herbs used in ancient Egypt included: sweet flag, onions, garlic, birthwort, Virginia snake root, asafoetida, yellow sweet clover, the castor oil plant and fenugreek.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307256536,"sku":"00SW11","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_bc66fdcd-3b54-4503-a65b-72cadf29f04c.png?v=1752122511"},{"product_id":"skin-rejuvenation-with-natural-cosmetics","title":"00SW12 - Skin Rejuvenation with Natural Cosmetics","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Myatt_Dana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDana Myatt\u003c\/a\u003e. Systemic considerations in skin health include therapies for GI, liver and kidney systems.  Topics also include a basic regimen for skin care, special treatments for the skin and a materia medica for skin rejuvenation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307191000,"sku":"00SW12","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_90d65e9d-aecc-4c7d-a1a3-8bcf1c6d64e1.png?v=1752122684"},{"product_id":"treatment-of-premenstrual-syndrome-pms-with-traditional-chinese-herbal-medicine","title":"00SW13 - Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) with Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Deng-Yong\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYong Deng\u003c\/a\u003e. The classical Chinese therapeutic approach to this condition.  Patterns include Liver Qi stagnation, Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency, and Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency and appropriate formulas are listed for each.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307158232,"sku":"00SW13","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_1c68e78f-e462-465b-84fa-0e4c6b89dd9b.png?v=1752122811"},{"product_id":"panel-discussion-management-of-hepatitis-c-with-botanical-therapies","title":"00SW14 - Panel Discussion: Management of Hepatitis C with Botanical Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeborah Frances\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJillian Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Hepatoprotective herbs such as reishi, milk thistle, shiitake and turmeric root are discussed.  Hepatosuppotive herbs including artichoke leaf, beet root, chicory root and watercress are presented as well.  Other therapies include herbal immune modulators, specific herbal remedies and lifestyle changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307092696,"sku":"00SW14","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_1679f058-4462-403c-b3b3-530fbcad046b.png?v=1752122574"},{"product_id":"topical-and-systemic-uses-of-lobelia","title":"00SW15 - Topical and Systemic Uses of Lobelia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Geller-Cascade-Anderson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCascade Anderson Geller\u003c\/a\u003e. All aspects of lobelia are discussed: constituents, parts used, preparations and contraindications.  Formulas described include anti-cramp topical compound, anti-spasmodic tincture and syrup of lobelia.  Historical uses are also reported.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307027160,"sku":"00SW15","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_9d5de4a4-2087-4473-bc6c-ce75d2c9638d.png?v=1752122793"},{"product_id":"botanicals-which-modulate-the-stress-hpa-axis","title":"00SW16 - Botanicals Which Modulate the Stress (HPA) Axis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Spelman-Kevin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKevin Spelman\u003c\/a\u003e. Therapies for today's high stress environment include the plant adaptogens Eleutherococcus, Piper longum, Schizandra chinensis, Withania somnifera and others.  Research on the adaptogens and their effect on the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal axis is presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eRelated:\u003c\/span\u003e See the blog post \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/botanical-approaches-to-manage-chronic-stress\/\" target=\"\"\u003eBotanical Approaches to Manage Chronic Stress\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602306961624,"sku":"00SW16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_cdbec853-958f-4eb5-a4d3-b9706d96696c.png?v=1752122143"},{"product_id":"an-american-extra-pharmacopoeia-medicinal-uses-of-common-noxious-weeds","title":"00SW17 - An American Extra Pharmacopoeia: Medicinal Uses of Common Noxious Weeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. The inclusion of unused but effective indigenous and introduced species in the pharmacopoeia of the American herbalist is recommended. Plants used are ground ivy, Japanese knotweed, and purple loosestrife. Dosages, actions and constituents are listed for each plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602306896088,"sku":"00SW17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_2b61b8eb-a1c8-4740-b356-28fc34fec45e.png?v=1752122040"},{"product_id":"herbs-for-supporting-musculoskeletal-health","title":"00SW18 - Herbs for Supporting Musculoskeletal Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeborah Frances\u003c\/a\u003e. Muscle relaxants such as valerian, hops and skullcap; anti-spasmodics such as kava and California poppy; anti-inflammatories such as Hypericum, Arnica, and Filipendula are all described.  Other topics include therapies for ligament and tendon injuries and fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602306797784,"sku":"00SW18","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_727fda51-11ce-47c2-a94c-3a9ab4a1c9c2.png?v=1752122381"},{"product_id":"understanding-metabolic-syndrome-x-hyperinsulinemia-botanical-and-natural-therapies","title":"00SW19 - Understanding Metabolic Syndrome X (Hyperinsulinemia): Botanical and Natural Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e.  Clinical manifestations of syndrome X are described, as well as the phenomenon of insulin resistance.  Blood sugar levels in normal and hyperinsulinemia patients are compared.  Treatments described include dietary changes and supplementation, exercise, and herbal therapies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated blog post:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/the-herbal-approach-to-metabolic-syndrome\/\" target=\"\"\u003eHerbal Approach To Metabolic Syndrome\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602306535640,"sku":"00SW19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_215f0e5b-aabb-4d4b-98ed-1ecb0a8af7a4.png?v=1752122819"},{"product_id":"a-western-perspective-on-traditional-chinese-herbs","title":"00SW20 - A Western Perspective on Traditional Chinese Herbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yarnell-Eric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEric Yarnell\u003c\/a\u003e. The Western energetic system of herbal prescribing and plant classification is compared to the traditional Chinese model.  Herbs evaluated include: Rehmannia, skullcap, goldthread, schisandra and Tribulus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602306240728,"sku":"00SW20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_9a63e30b-861f-4356-b4bc-0cd136f3eed2.png?v=1752122067"},{"product_id":"indigenous-herbal-antioxidants","title":"00SW21 - Indigenous Herbal Antioxidants","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Moore-Michael\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMichael Moore\u003c\/a\u003e. North American antioxidant herbs are described, including yarrow, astragalus, Oregon grape, sarsaparilla, desert willow and storksbill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602306044120,"sku":"00SW21","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_b4258db4-6247-4255-aa67-6933e13f2f48.png?v=1752122405"},{"product_id":"ashwagandha-withania-somnifera-adaptogen-and-immunomodulator","title":"00SW22 - Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Adaptogen and Immunomodulator","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Spelman-Kevin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKevin Spelman\u003c\/a\u003e. Energetics, constituents, actions and indications for ashwagandha are discussed.  These include the herbs adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory and tonic effects.  (Please note: this tape runs for 1 hour only.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602305781976,"sku":"00SW22","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_2c6eff40-d24a-44fd-861a-bf2fbbc03d3f.png?v=1752122057"},{"product_id":"botanical-management-of-interstitial-cystitis","title":"00SW23 - Botanical Management of Interstitial Cystitis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jillian Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Symptomology and theories of causation are discussed. Materia medica for IC includes yarrow, horse chestnut, couch grass, marshmallow, burdock and others.  Includes a list of urinary antiseptics, anti-spasmodics, sedatives and astringents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602305519832,"sku":"00SW23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_1d093c60-0f5e-474c-9858-d95d0e618705.png?v=1752122100"},{"product_id":"botanical-therapies-which-mitigate-cellular-damage-from-chemotherapy-and-radiation","title":"00SW24 - Botanical Therapies which Mitigate Cellular Damage from Chemotherapy and Radiation","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eK\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. The mental and emotional aspects of cancer are evaluated.  Effects of radiation and chemotherapy are described and botanical therapies are listed which aid in recovery; these include astragalus, Ligusticum, Lycium and Scutellaria. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602305257688,"sku":"00SW24","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_d67d1d53-ef06-4964-88f3-0b25f356711d.png?v=1752122166"},{"product_id":"herbal-teas-creating-effective-formulas","title":"00SW25 - Herbal Teas: Creating Effective Formulas","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Geller-Cascade-Anderson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCascade Anderson Geller\u003c\/a\u003e. The art of tea making is described.  This presentation includes tea formulas for specific effects including alterative, tranquility and immunity.  Decoctions and topical applications are presented with suggested formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602304995544,"sku":"00SW25","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_71540614-fc53-417b-bf39-2324f7502f93.png?v=1752122345"},{"product_id":"herbal-support-in-the-treatment-of-joint-pain-and-inflammation","title":"00SW26 - Herbal Support in the Treatment of Joint Pain and Inflammation","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeborah Frances\u003c\/a\u003e (ND, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/nursing-continuing-education\/\" target=\"\"\u003eRN\u003c\/a\u003e). This lecture focuses on herbs used to treat chronic arthritic syndromes such as rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Therapies which address the whole person are described as well as specific botanicals for specific symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602304733400,"sku":"00SW26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_af89e9aa-b07a-4ced-84e0-7f7f5110737a.png?v=1752122344"},{"product_id":"botanicals-for-thyroid-function-and-dysfunction","title":"00SW27 - Botanicals for Thyroid Function and Dysfunction","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Drum-Ryan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRyan Drum\u003c\/a\u003e. Theories which explain the explosion of thyroid dysfunction in today's society are addressed.  Herbal and nutritional therapies for hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) are presented.  Includes two case histories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602304471256,"sku":"00SW27","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6ac46adb-2a8c-40a4-82be-8adc56f48ab8.png?v=1752122139"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/collections\/sw00cover.jpg?v=1751315763","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/2000-southwest-conference-on-botanical-medicine.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}