March 18-19, 2017 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
The NUNM Herb Society, in collaboration with Traditional Roots Institute, presents Dr. Eric Yarnell’s two-part introduction to herbal formulation.
Herbal Formulations I | Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A hands-on review of the foundational principles of western herbal formulating. We will cover materia medica, case studies, tools for easy prescribing and lead, supporting, synergizing and driving herbs. This class is for those with limited formulating experience.
Herbal Formulations II | Sunday, March 19, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A hands-on discussion of advanced topics in western herbal formulating. We will cover acute and chronic conditions, integrating low-dose (potentially toxic) herbs, lesser-known drivers and synergizers, and Dr. Silena Heron’s theory of tissue-specific lymphagogue herbs. Students also will practice with case studies. This class is for those with previous formulating experience or who have taken Formulations I.
This event is a fundraiser for the NUNM student Herb Society.
11.0 general CEUs (OBNM) to be applied for (5.5 CEUs per day).
About the presenter:
Eric Yarnell ND, RH (AHG) graduated from Bastyr University in 1996, after which he completed a 2-year residency with master herbalist and physician Silena Heron ND in Sedona, Arizona. Dr. Yarnell served as chair of the department of botanical medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. He has served as senior and associate editor of the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. He has been in private practice or supervising students since 1997 and is currently chief medical officer at Northwest Naturopathic Urology. Currently, Dr. Yarnell is associate professor at Bastyr University and adjunct faculty at SCNM. He is a co-founder and chief financial/operations officer of Healing Mountain Publishing and president of Heron Botanicals, Inc. Dr. Yarnell is author of numerous texts and articles.
Registration:
Full-time students (with ID) and NCNM residents: $30 single day, $50 weekend
Public: $70 single day, $120 weekend
Practitioners: $100 single day, $170 weekend