{"title":"First Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plantain-yarrow-calendula-arnica","title":"09SW20 - Plantain, Yarrow, Calendula \u0026 Arnica:","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDeborah Frances\u003c\/a\u003e. Plantain, Yarrow, Calendula \u0026amp; Arnica:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602402676952,"sku":"09SW20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_dd114a9b-825d-462b-a09e-3096a325dd5d.png?v=1752122621"},{"product_id":"travelers-aid-an-herbal-gypsy-on-the-road","title":"10ME29 - Travelers Aid - An Herbal Gypsy on the Road","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Gladstar-Rosemary\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eRosemary Gladstar\u003c\/a\u003e. Discover what is in Rosemarys first aid kit: essential oils, salves, teas, tinctures and other preparations to ease digestive disturbances, accidental injuries, headaches, insomnia and other common problems of the traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602400415960,"sku":"10ME29","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_3a6f912a-18ad-415a-8b73-7980f8474e4b.png?v=1752122800"},{"product_id":"vulneraries-natural-care-for-wounds","title":"10SW17 - Vulneraries: Natural Care for Wounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Geller-Cascade-Anderson\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCascade Anderson Geller\u003c\/a\u003e. Vulneraries: Natural Care for Wounds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602399039704,"sku":"10SW17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_08549b7e-dd18-4273-b328-4b04909c314e.png?v=1752122838"},{"product_id":"panel-backyard-first-aid","title":"11ME42 - Panel: Backyard First Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/7Song\"\u003e7Song\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Drum-Ryan\"\u003eRyan Drum\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Geller-Cascade-Anderson\"\u003eCascade Anderson Geller\u003c\/a\u003e. Drawing on the expertise of three experienced community herbalists, learn what to do when minor injuries, stings or illness strike, using common back yard plants and the contents of your kitchen cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602386620632,"sku":"11ME42","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_dfa3da2c-41a8-4da8-8d8c-e1bfdc001e8e.png?v=1752122564"},{"product_id":"intensive-clinical-herbal-first-aid","title":"12ME04 - Intensive: Clinical Herbal First Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/7Song\"\u003e7Song\u003c\/a\u003e. Through role-playing, demonstrations, hands-on practice and information sharing, this class explores the many facets of the effective use of herbs in first aid situations. Learn first aid diagnostic skills, make herbal compresses and soaks, and practice bandaging techniques. Describes a variety of useful first aid plants and how to best apply them internally and externally in situations such as injuries, bites and infections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602386587864,"sku":"12ME04","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_72f43239-81ac-4d06-b721-9e435d9003a3.png?v=1752122423"},{"product_id":"first-aid-materia-medica","title":"13SW17 - First Aid Materia Medica","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/7Song\"\u003e7Song\u003c\/a\u003e. A primer of common first aid conditions includes a materia medica of herbs to use for pain, infection, inflammation, spasm, bleeding, acute anxiety, emotional trauma and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602376921304,"sku":"13SW17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_30abfb59-98f0-4d1e-afd0-53caf07318f9.png?v=1752122296"},{"product_id":"preparing-a-practical-home-herbal-first-aid-kit","title":"15ME16 - Preparing a Practical Home Herbal First Aid Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/7Song\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e7Song\u003c\/a\u003e. The inimitable 7Song reviews all the important items in his (very large) first aid bag. This talk features some of the most important plant medicines and other items to have around the house and how to treat common home first aid situations such as colds and flu, cuts, injuries and pain. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602351460568,"sku":"15ME16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_fa942f80-7a13-4419-b5ac-918b80a59cc7.png?v=1752122636"},{"product_id":"southwest-plants-for-first-aid","title":"17SW12 - Southwest Plants for First Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/7Song\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7Song\u003c\/a\u003e. Common Southwestern plants for infections, wounds, burns and other maladies. How to prepare and apply remedies including chaparral, prickly pear cactus, yerba mansa and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602325770456,"sku":"17SW12","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":"wilderness-first-aid-part-1","title":"01ME40 - Wilderness First Aid, Part 1  ","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/7Song\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7Song\u003c\/a\u003e. Part 1 Includes protocols for safety management, treatment of insect and animal bites and basic materia medica for the medicine chest. Herbs covered in the materia medica include aloe, arnica, calendula, comfrey, Jamaican dogwood, myrrh, vervain, willow bark, yarrow and many more. Continued in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Conferences\/2001-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Conference\/Wilderness-First-Aid-Part-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602314760408,"sku":"01ME40","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_c93cd1e8-345a-49cb-8ad4-d54dff4e5673.png?v=1752122845"},{"product_id":"wilderness-first-aid-part-2","title":"01ME41 - Wilderness First Aid, Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/7Song\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7Song\u003c\/a\u003e. Continued from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Conferences\/2001-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Conference\/Wilderness-First-Aid-Part-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e. Includes protocols for safety management, treatment of insect and animal bites and basic materia medica for the medicine chest. Materia medica includes over 50 plant remedies, essential oils and non-herbal first aid materials.  This section also includes an extensive description of pain remedies: anesthetics, antispasmodics, sedatives, muscle relaxants, astringents, trauma aids and more. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602314596568,"sku":"01ME41","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_8bf61faf-d4f8-44b0-9305-15a65d03876b.png?v=1752122846"},{"product_id":"musculoskeletal-injuries-from-first-aid-to-herbal-healing","title":"19SW13 - Musculoskeletal Injuries – From First Aid to Herbal Healing","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Coffman-Sam\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSam Coffman\u003c\/a\u003e. Discusses treatment of wounds, sprains, bruises and musculoskeletal pain. Learn a few critical first aid gems using sports and kinesiology tape, as well as a short demonstration on closed-tissue injury poultices. Herbal protocols that help the body move more quickly through the inflammation and proliferation stages of wound healing are also presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe lecture notes for this recording are available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 2019 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602292543704,"sku":"19SW13","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":"backyard-herbal-first-aid-kit","title":"19ME15 - Backyard Herbal First Aid Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redmoonherbs.com\/pages\/staff\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jeannie Dunn\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hapmountainherbal.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTricia Shapiro\u003c\/a\u003e From garden to kitchen to home medicine cabinet, this class shows how to use local wild plants or herbs that are easily cultivated in a home garden. This hands-on herbal workshop demonstrates harvest and preparation of first aid remedies, and provides a few samples to take home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lecture notes for this recording are available\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehere: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602289692888,"sku":"19ME15","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":"trauma-informed-care-first-aid-for-practitioners","title":"21ME16 - Trauma-Informed Care: First Aid for Practitioners","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Boardwine-Teresa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeresa Boardwine, RH (AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e Responses to trauma vary: numbness and inability to experience feelings; extreme sadness; inability to concentrate; physical symptoms, etc. These feelings are a normal part of grieving and recovering from any trauma. If they persist for more than two weeks or begin to interfere with daily living, they are symptoms of a more serious episode of depression. This is a heightened reaction to an abnormal situation, not a character flaw or sign of personal weakness. The healing process takes time. Besides the usual recommendations to talk to friends and family, limit news exposure, keep to a daily routine of nourishing meals and plenty of rest, and get help if you need it, herbs can have a soothing effect on the whole system. Recommendations are included for soothing teas, herbal bathing, massage using essential oils, and aromatherapy. All can have a marked effect on speeding recovery and restoring balance.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Lecture Notes for this recording are available here:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2021-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603439784152,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602275799256,"sku":"21ME16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_428fdc21-9d89-44e7-ba8c-f2add9f3fd31.png?v=1752121830"},{"product_id":"principal-plants-for-herbal-first-aid","title":"22ME01 - Principal Plants for Herbal First Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/7Song\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7Song\u003c\/a\u003e  This class will cover some common and useful plants for various types of first aid situations such as injuries, infections, spider bites, pain, and burns. Some of the plants included are Willow, Valerian, Skullcap, Eyebright, Propolis, Licorice, Lobelia, and others.\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":50603434442968,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602270130392,"sku":"22ME01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_afa0e6cf-5712-4200-a7b4-3cbc847fd543.png?v=1752121701"},{"product_id":"the-evolution-of-wound-care-botanical-medicine-based-considerations-and-strategies","title":"24SW17 - The Evolution of Wound Care: Botanical Medicine-Based Considerations and Strategies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e As modern herbalists we recognize that the intelligent use of botanical medicines can serve to minimize the usage of antibiotics that cause critical antibiotic resistance. Since ancient times, botanical medicines have been used to effectively treat cutaneous wounds and reduce the onset of infections. Prior to antibiotic medications, a relatively simple wound on a hand or a foot could take a person's life if not attended to properly. The widespread use of antibiotics throughout the second half of the 1900's led to an overconfidence in the effectiveness of these agents and a notable complacency in pursuing the high levels of wound care that were necessary prior to antibiotic chemotherapy. There are a remarkable number of wound-healing botanicals that have been widely used in the Northern Hemisphere, including Achillea millefolium, Aloe vera, Althea officinalis, Calendula officinalis, Matricaria chamomilla, Curcuma longa, Eucalyptus, Jojoba, plantain, pine, green tea, pomegranate, and Inula. This discussion covers the topics of antibiotic resistance, with an overview of the antibiotics involved in resistance development and how to use botanical medicine correlates, added to effective wound care and hygiene considerations.\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\/2024-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2024 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603438178520,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602261381336,"sku":"24SW17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"hydrogels-and-botanical-medicine-considerations-for-the-treatment-of-burn-injury","title":"25SW04 - Hydrogels and Botanical Medicine: Considerations for the Treatment of Burn Injury","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis session will practitioners with a practical understanding of hydrogels and their applications in burn wound management. Hydrogels, complex polymer networks found in various botanicals such as Aloe, Chia seed, Flaxseed, Ulmus, and Astragalus, create a unique moist wound healing environment. This presentation will explore the science behind hydrogels, including their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ability to mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM), which promotes optimal tissue regeneration. Participants will learn how hydrogels function as a protective barrier against contamination, reduce pain through their cooling and soothing properties, and facilitate effective wound repair. The session will also cover the clinical considerations for integrating botanical hydrogel therapies into comprehensive burn care protocols, offering a valuable alternative and\/or complement to traditional wound dressings. This session will equip clinicians with evidence-based knowledge to enhance their wound care practices and improve patient outcomes.\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":50603425562840,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602258333912,"sku":"25SW04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"advanced-wound-and-infection-management-concepts-demonstration","title":"25ME08 - Advanced Wound and Infection Management Concepts (Demonstration)","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Coffman-Sam\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSam Coffman, L.Ac, W-EMT, RH(AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 18.4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 15.333332px;\"\u003eThis workshop delves into advanced wound and infection management strategies, combining conventional practices with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles for a comprehensive, integrative approach. Participants will gain practical knowledge on assessing and treating acute and chronic wounds, as well as managing infections using both botanical and clinical methods. Advanced medicine-making techniques, including the preparation of freeze-dried fluid extracts and alcohol honeys, will be covered to enhance wound healing and support immune function. The workshop will emphasize hands-on applications, focusing on both the theoretical foundation and practical aspects of incorporating herbal therapies into clinical practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 15.333332px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product:\u003c\/span\u003e The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: \u003ca 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\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":50603414225112,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602255810776,"sku":"25ME08","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8_1.png?v=1762003994"},{"product_id":"disaster-herbalism","title":"25ME07 - Disaster Herbalism","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Coffman-Sam\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSam Coffman, L.Ac, W-EMT, RH(AHG)\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;\"\u003eThis lecture explores the foundational principles of disaster herbalism and austere botanical medicine, focusing on the clinical applications of herbs and basic therapeutic techniques in crisis settings. Drawing from over 15 years of experience providing care in disaster zones both in the U.S. and abroad, Sam will review essential herbal protocols for musculoskeletal trauma, immune support, and stress management in austere conditions. Key topics include setting up sustainable infrastructure for herbal medicine in disaster environments, combining basic Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques (such as ear seed therapy) with field-ready formulations, and understanding practical challenges in resource-limited settings. Case studies from Sam's hurricane response efforts, including post-Harvey work along the Texas coast, will be shared to highlight real-world clinical applications and lessons learned in disaster recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\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: \u003ca 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\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":"Video","offer_id":50603420025048,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602255745240,"sku":"25ME07","price":15.0,"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\/first-aid.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}