Comparative Materia Medica for the Bitter Herbs
2 hours  
 
The bitter herbs are among the most widely used category in the world systems of herbal medicine. In this lecture we describe the general physiological and humoral effects of the bitter principles in plants, and then detail the diverse categories within this group including bitter alteratives, bitter tonic-astringents, aromatic bitters, bitter mints, bitter sedatives, bitter demulcents, bitter anodynes, and bitter laxative/tonics. Includes clinical applications and some formulas.
 
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This lecture is offered as Continuing Education by the NAIMH but has not been pre-approved for CE credits by any professional board.
 
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The Bitter Mints
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Materia Medica Differentials