{"title":"Energetics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"herbal-energetics","title":"04SW01 - Herbal Energetics","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Herbs are categorized by the ten tastes: sweet, pungent, bitter, etc. The energetic effects, primary constituents, plant examples, Chinese, Cherokee and Western uses and potential adverse reactions are described for each of the ten categories.  The proceedings book article on this topic has a useful chart to accompany the wealth of information on the tape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602374037720,"sku":"04SW01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_ff98f352-b465-4efb-89ef-aa73bf5d9c87.png?v=1752122328"},{"product_id":"experience-the-plants-plant-spirit-medicine-in-the-garden","title":"14SW24 - Experience the Plants: Plant Spirit Medicine in the Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bothwell-Jane\"\u003eJane Borthwell\u003c\/a\u003e. We receive healing from the plants on many levels. Bathe in the healing energy of the plants in the garden by experiencing the plants with all your senses through taste, touch, smell , sight, and intuition. We use meditations, guided journeys and various techniques to heighten our abilities to listen and feel the healing energy of our plant allies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602369286360,"sku":"14SW24","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_1b5905ae-cf92-4445-9325-7601bdaa6488.png?v=1752122291"},{"product_id":"physical-and-energetic-medicines-in-the-herbal-landscape","title":"14SW31 - Physical and Energetic Medicines in the Herbal Landscape","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Kamp-Mimi\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMimi Kamp\u003c\/a\u003e. Medicine in habitat: we (virtually) explore a community of six desert plants of the limestone foothills of the Southwest, inluding coral bean, tecoma, kidneywood, aristolochia and a desert dogbane. Their vibrational healing magic (essence and drop doses) as well as their herbal applications are described. We ask the question: can plant habitat communities teach us anything about herbal formulation?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602368893144,"sku":"14SW31","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_688de25a-8f8f-472e-9f92-1053fcc15165.png?v=1752122614"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-western-energetic-herbalism","title":"14ME19 - Introduction to Western Energetic Herbalism","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Maier-Kat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKat Maier\u003c\/a\u003e. The Western energetic system of herbal medicine observes patterns in nature, allowing us to grasp the workings of the human energy system. Winds that dry, waters that swell, heat that rises, cold that depresses are all vital expressions of nature that play out in our organs, joints, muscles, thoughts and spirit. Includes an evaluation of hypertension and hypothyroidism from an energetic perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602367516888,"sku":"14ME19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_616a772f-f062-4ac2-ac67-265b43fdd668.png?v=1752122447"},{"product_id":"intro-to-anthroposophic-medicine-liver-kidney-lungs-and-heart","title":"14ME32 - Intro to Anthroposophic Medicine: Liver, Kidney, Lungs and Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Johnson-Steven\"\u003eSteven Johnson\u003c\/a\u003e. Describes the use of diverse plant families as herbal remedies for these organs and their related illnesses. Discusses the liver, kidneys, lungs and heart as alchemical archetypes of earth, air, water and fire. How the alchemical processes of Sal, Mercury and Sulfur work in the healing plants used for treatment. This talk is a good introduction to anthroposophic medicine and pharmacy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602366238936,"sku":"14ME32","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_d32c5fa7-424f-4c15-9948-5a6551edb41e.png?v=1752122447"},{"product_id":"energetics-of-menopause","title":"14ME33 - Energetics of Menopause","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Maier-Kat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKat Maier\u003c\/a\u003e. Explores the principles of TCM, Ayurveda and Western energetics for treatment of menopausal symptoms, and how these three systems reinforce each other and lead to an understanding of the underlying, systemic imbalance. For example, hot flashes are caused by more than simple hormonal deficiencies. By treating the underlying situation (i.e. kidney yin deficiency or vata imbalance) the whole system is deeply nourished and supported.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602366173400,"sku":"14ME33","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_2708ccdc-8dfa-4884-a792-8614cd8c498f.png?v=1752122277"},{"product_id":"plant-intelligence","title":"16SW14 - Plant Intelligence","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJill Stansbury. \u003c\/a\u003e We look at plants as intelligent beings, no less alive than ourselves, bridging the continuum between the mineral and animal realms. The shape, form, color, and pattern expressed by plants hints at their personality and innate wisdom. The Amazonian concept of Plantas maestros (plant teachers) embraces the notion that plants have intelligence and lessons to share–from the use of plant medicines, to dietas, to herbal baths, and simple study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602343268568,"sku":"16SW14","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/mp3_-_No_CE.png?v=1761793476"},{"product_id":"the-doctrine-of-signatures-in-nature","title":"03SW03 - The Doctrine of Signatures in Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeborah Frances.\u003c\/a\u003e The doctrine of signatures indicates that the medicinal uses of a plant can often be determined by its physical structure. This lecture is a tour of the plant kingdom, describing the relation of structure and function of our common and not so common medicinals.  Please note that this was a slide presentation, and only the audio portion is available, so a book of photos of medicinal plants might help in understanding the lecture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602336092376,"sku":"03SW03","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_7438347c-9472-48c0-8cf5-4202d6a57818.png?v=1752122728"},{"product_id":"the-energetics-of-herbs-part-1","title":"00ME05 - The Energetics of Herbs, Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Part 1. Botanicals can be classified by their taste (\"The Ten Tastes\": bitter, sour, pungent, etc.).  For each taste, the energetic qualities, plant examples, uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cherokee and Western medicine, and potential adverse effects are given.  All this is related to an energetic model of herbal prescribing.  A complete and useful explanation of one way to determine which herbs are good for a particular person. Continues in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=2081\u0026amp;search=energetics+of+herbs\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602302308568,"sku":"00ME05","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_891fd280-f8eb-41ad-b6b3-e59f1f0c2f76.png?v=1752122731"},{"product_id":"the-energetics-of-herbs-part-2","title":"00ME06 - The Energetics of Herbs, Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Continues the discussion from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/The-Energetics-of-Herbs-Part-1?search=energetics+of+herbs\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e on the classification of botanicals by their taste (\"The Ten Tastes\": bitter, sour, pungent, etc.).  For each taste, the energetic qualities, plant examples, uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cherokee and Western medicine, and potential adverse effects are given.  All this is related to an energetic model of herbal prescribing.  A complete and useful explanation of one way to determine which herbs are good for a particular person.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602302079192,"sku":"00ME06","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_e656c535-beae-4ad7-b9ee-722a470128ac.png?v=1752122731"},{"product_id":"energetic-herbalism-understanding-the-elements-of-plants-and-humans-for-health","title":"22ME06 - Energetic Herbalism: Understanding the Elements of Plants and Humans for Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Maier-Kat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKat Maier, RH (AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e  Energetic healing systems work with the elements as the foundational building blocks of tissue, organ function and even spirit. This class will be an introduction to the six elements and six tastes and take a deep look at how these energetics are foundational to an herbal practice. Clinical presentations will reveal how phytopharmacology can be accessed through sensory experience. Herbs to be covered will be the aromatics of rosemary and tulsi, the demulcent tonics of marshmallow and violet, the cooling herbs of the sour rose family, the heating herbal stimulants such as ginger and prickly ash and the sweet nutritive remedies such as burdock and astragalus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2022-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603421237464,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602269081816,"sku":"22ME06","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_439b3061-0a16-4b1f-8a25-16983d3deb31.png?v=1752121393"},{"product_id":"spinal-discs-and-the-plants-the-energetics-of-herniations","title":"25SW13 - Spinal Discs and the Plants: The Energetics of Herniations","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Camila-Renee\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReneƒÂ© Camilla, Herbalist\u003c\/a\u003e This presentation explores herbal strategies for common issues with spinal discs, including degeneration, herniation, and sciatica. In understanding the energetics of these imbalances we can more easily identify which herbs are appropriate for each individual. Herbal approaches will include preventative measures from a holistic perspective as well as acute care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2025-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2025 Southwest Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore information on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-education\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-education\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1618066863934000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFeCzbEOTGcsENvqCsya-xpRbBHBg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContinuing Education Program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603436081368,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602257678552,"sku":"25SW13","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Both_Formats_Available_-_No_CE.png?v=1761793341"},{"product_id":"a-number-of-nervines","title":"25ME14 - A Number of Nervines","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/jim-mcdonald\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejim mcdonald, Herbalist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 18.4px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 15.333332px;\"\u003eThe dysregulating impact of chronic and systemic stress on every system of the body highlights the important role of nervines in all manner of health imbalances.  But there are SO MANY nervines, how do we choose between them?  The idea of relative strength is often used, but gentle nervines are in no way \"weaker\" than more forceful plants.  Join jim in looking at the qualitative (energetic) virtues of plants and their specific indications within and outside the nervous system can help us get optimal results by choosing the right herb(s) for the right person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 15.333332px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product:\u003c\/span\u003e The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/hnrvev-zu.myshopify.com\/collections\/digital-books\/products\/25men-2025-medicines-from-the-earth-herb-symposium-conference-book-download-pdf\"\u003e2025 Medicines from the Earth Herb: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore information on our \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-education\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1618066863934000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFeCzbEOTGcsENvqCsya-xpRbBHBg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-education\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContinuing Education Program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602255548632,"sku":"25ME14","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603415535832,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8_1.png?v=1762003994"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/energetics.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}