25ME02 - My 7 Top Integrative Oncology Botanicals

Speaker: Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, eMBA 

This presentation highlights seven botanicals with well-documented roles in integrative cancer care. For each herb: Curcuma longa, Cordyceps spp., Lavandula officinalis, Withania somnifera, Scutellaria baicalensis, Althea officinalis, and Silybum marianumparticipants will review key oncology-related indications, clinically relevant research, optimal delivery formats, and potential drug interactions. Through real-world case vignettes, this session will offer practical strategies for safely incorporating these botanicals into supportive care for patients undergoing conventional cancer treatment. Emphasis will be placed on symptom management, quality of life, and integrative care coordination in family medicine settings.