A review of reviews of the benefits of naturopathy and western herbal medicine

Stephen P. Myers; Alan Bensoussan; Joan O'Conner; Peta-Anne Paul-Brent; Don Baker; Hans Wohlmuth; Phillip A. Cheras

A review of reviews of the benefits of naturopathy and western herbal medicine

Stephen P. Myers
, Alan Bensoussan
, Joan O'Conner
, Peta-Anne Paul-Brent
, Don Baker
, Hans Wohlmuth
, Phillip A. Cheras

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Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to evaluate the current scientific literature on the benefits of naturopathy and Western herbal medicine (WHM). Such an evaluation is important as it provides an understanding of the current state of the science, and the scientific literature, that underpin the two professions under review. Discussion about the risks of an intervention or therapy should not occur outside an understanding of its attendant benefits. The coupling of risks and benefits in a scientific setting provides an appropriate context in which to examine the value of interventions and therapies.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Practice and Regulatory Requirements of Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine
Place of Publication	Bundoora, Vic
Publisher	La Trobe University
Pages	68-96
Number of pages	29
ISBN (Print)	9780977586400
Publication status	Published - 2006

Keywords

naturopathy
Western herbal medicine
intervention
risks
benefits

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