Speaker: Deborah Frances, ND. Most plants thrive in community, with roots and branches intertwining and
sharing nutrients, shelter and communication. Is it any surprise they work
together so well in formulas? There are no hard-and-fast rules for formulating,
only tips and guidelines to help us organize our thoughts enough to create a
well-balanced formula. Once a thorough intake has been completed, each case is
analyzed to determine which are the primary organs or organ systems to be
treated. One or more "lead" herbs are then selected to target those areas.
Secondary herb(s) may be chosen to support and enhance or balance actions of
the lead herb(s). "Drivers" are herbs that stimulate general circulation
(Cayenne, Ginger) or direct the formula to target areas (Pipsissewa or Juniper
for the urinary tract). There are as many approaches to creating herbal
formulas as there are herbalists formulating. Join us for an adventure in
creativity! Presentation will be case-centered.
Related product: The Article for this recording is available here: 2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)