Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Ed Kasper LAc wrote: <snip> > > IMO, if one disperse Ginseng - or Curry leaves - to their patients and > states that it is for the treatment of diabetes and references all the valid > and conclusive scientific evidence one is in violation and in deep doo-doo. > AND the California Acupuncture Board which issued my license, tested my > knowledge of Ginseng including in its use for diabetes - sides with the FDA > that I am unlawfully prescribing medicine in the treatment of a disease and > GUILTY. > > I lawfully prescribe Ginseng (where appropriate) for Thirsting and Wasting > Disorders and to Tonify the Qi. Hi Ed! This is evidently the key. If you write Thirsting and Wasting Disorder and Tonify Qi you can ginseng your patients to your heart's content. If you say the prescription is for Diabetes you have encroached on sacred ground. Use western language you have to have a western license. Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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