David Hoffmann gives an assessment of the value (or lack of) of science for understanding herbs and making clinical judgements. David talks about primary and secondary constituents, types of chemical constituents (terpenes, alkaloids,etc.), how science can’t account for whole plant effects, standardization and the link between chemistry and herbal actions.
In this clip, David talks about the herb fennel and the incorrect assumption by some scientists that it is toxic. Listen in:
Herbs discussed include valerian, California poppy, skullcap, hops, sage, cleavers, red clover, eleuthero, goldenrod, meadowsweet, uva ursi, mullein, horehound, St. John’s wort, yarrow, fennel, milk thistle and many more.
Time: 3hr 12min
Cost $35
In this clip David discusses the herbal action of anti-cattarhal herbs such as goldenseal, goldenrod and elderflower. Listen in:
