Consultation

Question 1

4 goals of herbal treatment

Answer 1

supporting the body’s natural healing processes

restoring balance to the body’s systems and functions

relieving symptoms and improving overall well-being

supporting the body’s defenses against illness and disease

Question 2

5 herbal strategies

Answer 2

prescribing single herbs or complex formulas to address specific health concerns

recommending dietary and lifestyle changes to support the body’s natural healing processes

using herbs to tonify (strengthen and nourish) specific organs or systems

using herbs to clear heat or toxins from the body

using herbs to move Qi (energy) and blood

Question 3

4 methods of administration

Answer 3

oral ingestion

topical application

inhalation

rectal administration

Question 4

oral ingestion

Answer 4

the most common method of administration and allows the herbs to be absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body

Question 5

topical applicatoin

Answer 5

allows the herbs to be absorbed through the skin and can be effective for local conditions such as skin irritation or inflammation

Question 6

inhalation

Answer 6

allows the herbs to be absorbed through the respiratory system and can be effective for respiratory conditions such as congestion or asthma

Question 7

rectal administration

Answer 7

allows the herbs to be absorbed through the rectal mucosa and can be effective for conditions that affect the lower digestive tract