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Botanical Medicine

The use of herbal substances to elicit specific actions within the body.

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HOW IT WORKS

Understanding Botanical Medicine

What is Botanical Medicine?

Botanical medicine involves extracting specific substances from precise plant parts (ie. seeds, berries, roots, leaves, flowers..etc.) and using them to elicit actions in the body. Depending on the type of plant, different extraction methods are required to optimize medicinal potency.

Common forms of botanical medicine involve tinctures, powders, pills, or ointments (topical preparations).

Our Naturopathic Doctors will help you navigate potential botanical interactions with your current medication use.

How Botanical Medicine Works

When botanical substances enter the body they elicit a desired effect through many biochemical pathways. They have been extensively studied and implemented to mimic hormones, act at cellular receptor sites, change nervous system pathways, alter blood flow, and affect many other processes in the body.

Almost 1/4 of pharmaceutical drugs are derived from botanicals.

Our Approach

Our clinic provides access to discussions about integrative and alternative modalities such as Botanical Medicine. When appropriate, these therapies may be explored in collaboration with each patient’s care team.

We do not claim Botanical Medicine as a treatment or cure for any disease. Instead, our role is to educate, inform, and support patients who wish to understand the range of integrative approaches that are being studied and implemented internationally and used in an integrative setting to best achieve their health goals.

Process

How We Work with Patients

An evidence-based approach that combines scientific advancement, clinical expertise, and your healthcare goals.

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Comprehensive Consultation & Assessment

Through physical exams, advanced testing, and effective medical assessments, we can understand exactly where you are in your healthcare journey.

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Advanced Integrative Testing

Although routine bloodwork can give us clues, advanced testing can help us offer our patients the best therapy options available. This level of testing is provided on an as-needed basis.

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Personalized Treatment Plans

Recognizing that each person is different genetically, cellularly, and psychologically, we tailor our treatment plans to your exact healthcare goals.

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Ongoing Support & Monitoring

Once optimal health is achieved, we can organize a preventative plan to keep you where you want to be.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Many patients are curious about Botanical Medicine as an integrative option to their care. Explore the top five most asked questions.

Is Botanical Medicine effective?

Yes. When prescribed specifically for your concerns, botanical medicines are incredibly effective. The extract method must be done correctly and the dose must be appropriate for your concerns to ensure safety and efficacy.

Is Botanical Medicine safe?

Yes, when dosed correctly and prescribed by a Naturopathic Doctor or other health care practitioner who is trained in their use. It is important to have a qualified health care practitioner oversee your herbal therapies.

Are there interactions with other therapies?

Yes. Many botanicals interact with medications, other botanicals, and other therapies. It is important to ask a qualified health care practitioner about what you are currently taking before starting botanical therapy.