© Artemisia Herbal Seminars,
2005
design by TwoMuses
8.30 – 9:30 Seminar Overview, an open discussion
Sharon Montes, University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine Joint Sponsor Course Director, will introduce teachers and participants and lead an open discussion on how the seminar can best satisfy the needs of the participants.
9:45 - 12:00 General Concepts in Botanical Medicine (Eric Yarnell)
An overview of phytochemistry, and its importance in clinical practice.
13:00 – 14:45 General Concepts in Botanical Medicine, continued (Eric Yarnell)
An overview of phytochemistry, and its importance in clinical practice.
15:00 – 16:00 Botanicals used in Depression and Anxiety (Kathy Abascal)
Botanical strategies for depression and anxiety disorders.
16:30 - 17:30 Small group sessions (rotating)
A: Drug interactions, the effect of herbs on the cytochrome P- 450 system (Eric Yarnell)
B: A review of the botanicals discussed in a garden setting. (James Duke)
An opportunity to mingle with colleagues and instructors at a picnic dinner in the Garden.
9:00 – 10:15 Botanicals used for Women’s Health Issues (Kathy Abascal)
Botanicals used for women’s health issues such as premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, and fibroids.
10:30-12:00 Botanicals used for Men’s Health Issues (Eric Yarnell)
Botanicals used for men’s health issues such as benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostate cancer, and erectile disfunction.
13:00 – 14:30 Case Presentations (Kathy Abascal and Eric Yarnell)
Instructors and participants analyze clinical cases in women’s and men’s health.
14:45 – 16:00 Botanicals used in HIV (Eric Yarnell)
How botanicals are used in HIV infection.
16:30 - 17:30 Small group sessions (rotating):
A: A review of the botanicals discussed in a garden setting. (James Duke)
B: Drug interactions, the effect of herbs on the cytochrome P-450 system (Eric Yarnell)
9:00 – 10:30 Botanicals used in Allergies and Atopic Dermatitis (Kathy Abascal)
How botanicals are used to treat allergies and atopic dermatitis.
10:45 - 12:00 CAM Treatments in the Pediatric Population
Agatha Thrash, MD presents nutritional and botanical treatments for the pediatric patient.
13:00 - 14:15 Botanicals used to treat disorders of the venous system (Kathy Abascal)
The use of botanicals in thrombophlebitis and chronic venous insufficiency.
14:30 – 16:00 Botanicals used to treat Addiction (Eric Yarnell)
Botanical strategies in addictions (alcohol, tobacco, and drugs).
16:30 - 17:30 Small group sessions (rotating):
A: Sourcing of botanicals, a lab session (Kathy Abascal)
B: A review of the botanicals discussed in a garden setting. (James Duke)
9:00 - 10:30 How Low Dose Herbs are Used in Practice (Kathy Abascal and Eric Yarnell)
A introduction to the use of low dose herbs in clinical practice: what is known and what is not.
10:45 - 12:00 Botanicals used in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Kathy Abascal)
Herbal protocols used in irritable bowel syndrome
13:00 - 14:30 Introduction to the Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
The effect of cultivation practices on the medicinal properties of plants
15:00 – 16:00 Small group sessions (rotating):
A: A review of the botanicals discussed in a garden setting. (James Duke)
B: Sourcing of botanicals (Kathy Abascal)
16:30-17:30 Food Pharmaceuticals
Dr. James Duke discusses foods and spices as therapeutic agents: scientific validity, safety and feasibility.
17:30 – 18:30 Closing gathering in Dr. Duke’s Green Farmacy Garden:
An opportunity for last minute questions and a time to enjoy the Garden
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of University of Maryland School of Medicine and [insert joint sponsor name]. The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 28 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Maryland State Board of Pharmacy: 32 hours
American Herbalist Guild: pending
It is the policy of the University of Maryland School of Medicine to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with the policy of University of Maryland School of Medicine, faculty are asked to disclose all relevant financial relationships.
Course faculty have disclosed the following:
Presentations may include discussion of commercial products and services.
Dr. Sharon Montes has no significant relationships with manufacturers of these commercial products to disclose.
Kathy Abascal has no significant relationships with manufacturers of these commercial products to disclose.
Dr. James A. Duke has no significant relationships with manufacturers of these commercial products to disclose.
Dr. Agatha Thrash has no significant relationships with manufacturers of these commercial products to disclose.
Dr. Eric Yarnell has no significant relationships with manufacturers of these commercial products to disclose. Dr.Yarnell is President and founder of Healing Mountain Publishing Inc and Vice President of Heron Botanicals, Inc.
This clinical seminar includes walks in the Green Farmacy Garden and classes at the Tai Sophia Institute. Both are wheelchair accessible.
If you require special accomodations to attend or participate in this CME activity, please provide information about your requirements to Holly Shull Vogel (301) 854-3951 or 1-800-735-2258 TTY/Voice at least 5 business days in advance of the seminar.