Finding Clarity: How to Read and Understand Research Papers as a Herbalist
Finding Clarity: How to Read and Understand Research Papers as a Herbalist
Learning how to discern quality scientific research is an essential skill for herbalists who want to stay abreast of cutting-edge developments and provide better care. Plant remedies have a long tradition of healing uses. Recently, the scientific community has taken an interest in the efficacy, safety, and constituent profiles of herbal products, creating a wonderful opportunity for herbalists to deepen their understanding of the plants they use for medicine. How do you… 📌 Find, sort, and access appropriate studies? 📌 Assess the value and relevance of specific papers? 📌 Identify red flags that undermine research outcomes? 📌 Balance scientific and traditional resources for clinical applications? 📌 Apply what you have learned to everyday practice? In this webinar, medical herbalist Chanchal Cabrera demonstrates the art of reading scientific papers. Chanchal will highlight red flags that obscure a clear understanding of the research and illustrate how to identify quality science applicable to herbal medicine. In this webinar, you will learn… 🌿 Key hallmarks of “good” science vs “bad” science 🌿 Questions to ask when reviewing research papers 🌿 How to access studies and information 🌿 How to apply research findings in a clinical setting
