Wednesday, November 7, 2007

TRAINING IN HERBAL MEDICINE

Herbal Medicine Training

What is the difference between herbal medicine training or herbal alternative medicine and Naturopathic Medicine?

An herbal medicine training program, which might include Chinese herbal medicine or herbal alternative medicine, educates solely on herbal medicine. PERLIS College of Naturopathic Medicine educates their future doctors and physicians in herbal medicine as well as many other Naturopathic or natural healing modalities. These may include homeopathy, acupuncture, botanical medicine and hydrotherapy to name a few.

What are the benefits of learning about herbal medicine?

Medicinal herbs are some of the oldest medicines in the world. Chinese herbal medicine dates back over 3,000 years. The increased use of herbal alternative medicine in recent years is evidence of public interest in herbal medicine as a healing technique. Herbal medicine continues to be a major market in the U.S. pharmacies and constitutes a multi-billion dollar industry. The rise of herbal medicine training programs and funded studies on herbal medicine and its powerful healing properties can be seen in natural health literature.

Should I pursue herbal medicine training or an education in Naturopathic Medicine?

That decision is ultimately up to you. PERLIS College of Naturopathic Medicine offers non-degree courses in herbal medicine. We believe however, that while herbal medicine is a critical part of natural medicine, ultimately a degree in Naturopathic Medicine provides students with a more well-rounded education in all of the natural healing modalities.

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