Guest guest Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 Hi again Kit Yes, self regulating is important. Although in a general context the statement that separate licensing for herbal practice does not yet exist.....it does not preclude the FACT that one better be very careful about many other practice laws within their state. The statement that certain states allow herbal to be administered by western diagnosis is absolutely incorrect - at least here in Florida. There is no mandate BY WESTERN DIAGNOSIS. Secondly - here in Florida - as I previously noted those diagnosing and/or dispensing any herbal product need to be AWARE of the Laws. Florida does not take it lightly for those practicing any form of medicine without some sort of license. And anything taken orally needs at least a primary care provider's license...such as MD, DO, DC, AP, etc. Whether we agree or not that it should be like this.....the fact remains that the laws here are written that it is illegal to practice medicine without a license and you can not sugar coat or confuse the DISEPNSING of herbs which may or may not be under control with DIAGNOSISNG (whether by Western or Oriental diagnosis) which is definitely forbidden in Florida ........without a license to do so. Acupuncture Physicians are licensed here to diagnose and treat illness and injury with both western and oriental methods. Therefore the thousands of so called herbalists and homeopaths who may have been practicing for thousands of years and the potential unaware newbees......BEWARE of the LAws where you live. Richard In a message dated 12/3/02 10:17:00 AM, kitcurtin writes: << Hi again Richard, With my curiousity further piqued, I found the statements below. I do think, like most, that we should do a careful job of self- regulating so that we can avoid further govt. interference. I wish the unscrupulous profiteers (i.e. weightloss pill purveyors) would do the same. Hmmm, I guess a scrupulous profiteer would be an oxymoron!! ;-P Kit Practitioners: There is no government licensing for herbalists. Training for herbalists varies and certifications are available. Generally, Ayuvedic doctors, chiropractors, medical doctors, naturopaths, and Chinese medicine doctors prescribe herbs. http://www.pertinent.com/pertinfo/business/spilgrim12.html Concerning State Licensing for Herbalists At this time, no state has authorized separate licensing for practicing herbalists. In many states, only a licensed Acupuncturist or Naturopath can legally prescribe herbs using a western diagnosis. However, that does not prevent you from seeing patients and suggesting formulas for them in accordance with Chinese Medical theory. So it is not using herbs that is at issue but diagnosing a western named disease and suggesting a treatment, without having a medical license issued from the state you practice in. There are thousands of herbalists practicing in America and Europe. In the West, Herbalists have been accepted as healers for hundreds of years. In China Herbalists have been mainstays of the medical healing arts for thousands of years. http://www.ich-herbschool.com/ich_programsT.html >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 Hi again Richard, With my curiousity further piqued, I found the statements below. I do think, like most, that we should do a careful job of self- regulating so that we can avoid further govt. interference. I wish the unscrupulous profiteers (i.e. weightloss pill purveyors) would do the same. Hmmm, I guess a scrupulous profiteer would be an oxymoron!! ;-P Kit Practitioners: There is no government licensing for herbalists. Training for herbalists varies and certifications are available. Generally, Ayuvedic doctors, chiropractors, medical doctors, naturopaths, and Chinese medicine doctors prescribe herbs. http://www.pertinent.com/pertinfo/business/spilgrim12.html Concerning State Licensing for Herbalists At this time, no state has authorized separate licensing for practicing herbalists. In many states, only a licensed Acupuncturist or Naturopath can legally prescribe herbs using a western diagnosis. However, that does not prevent you from seeing patients and suggesting formulas for them in accordance with Chinese Medical theory. So it is not using herbs that is at issue but diagnosing a western named disease and suggesting a treatment, without having a medical license issued from the state you practice in. There are thousands of herbalists practicing in America and Europe. In the West, Herbalists have been accepted as healers for hundreds of years. In China Herbalists have been mainstays of the medical healing arts for thousands of years. http://www.ich-herbschool.com/ich_programsT.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 Kit and anyone else in the Austin area: I am having an open house party Thursday night between 5 and 8 pm. If you can make it that would be great. You can check out the website for all the details and to RSVP. http://wholebodyconnection.com/OpenHouseParty.htm Leesa Bolden RMT/owner WholeBody Connection www.wholebodyconnection.com The " spa " for real people with real stress Massage, Acupuncture & Holistic Therapies 1617 W. 6th Suite C Austin, TX 78703 512-476-3100 - Kit ACUDOC11 ; acupuncture Tuesday, December 03, 2002 8:58 AM acupuncture herbal licensing Hi again Richard, With my curiousity further piqued, I found the statements below. I do think, like most, that we should do a careful job of self- regulating so that we can avoid further govt. interference. I wish the unscrupulous profiteers (i.e. weightloss pill purveyors) would do the same. Hmmm, I guess a scrupulous profiteer would be an oxymoron!! ;-P Kit Practitioners: There is no government licensing for herbalists. Training for herbalists varies and certifications are available. Generally, Ayuvedic doctors, chiropractors, medical doctors, naturopaths, and Chinese medicine doctors prescribe herbs. http://www.pertinent.com/pertinfo/business/spilgrim12.html Concerning State Licensing for Herbalists At this time, no state has authorized separate licensing for practicing herbalists. In many states, only a licensed Acupuncturist or Naturopath can legally prescribe herbs using a western diagnosis. However, that does not prevent you from seeing patients and suggesting formulas for them in accordance with Chinese Medical theory. So it is not using herbs that is at issue but diagnosing a western named disease and suggesting a treatment, without having a medical license issued from the state you practice in. There are thousands of herbalists practicing in America and Europe. In the West, Herbalists have been accepted as healers for hundreds of years. In China Herbalists have been mainstays of the medical healing arts for thousands of years. http://www.ich-herbschool.com/ich_programsT.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2002 Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 At 10:47 AM 12/3/02 -0600, you wrote: > > Kit and anyone else in the Austin area: > I am having an open house party Thursday night between 5 and 8 pm. Hi Leesa, Thanks. That's the night of the drumming circle at the new White Crane Herbal Pharmacy, SOCO. Perhaps, those that hop can make both. Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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