24SW07 - Comparative Materia Medica for the Bitter Herbs Safety and how they play a

and how they play a significant role in anxiety as well as depression

plus prevention and treatment of a host of other musculoskeletal ailments including bursitis

Alzheimer's disease and autoimmune conditions

especially in echinacea's interaction with rhinoviruses

Generalized anxiety disorder and chronic insomnia in women are discussed

24SW07 - Comparative Materia Medica for the Bitter Herbs Safety and how they play aSpeaker: Paul Bergner, Medical Herbalist The category of bitter herbs has formed the bedrock of medical herbalism since ancient times. We describe the physiology of bitter receptors, and the general physiological and humoral affects associated with the bitter flavor. We then discuss the nuances of the various categories of bitters such as bitter alternatives, tonic astringents, mild bitters, aromatic bitters, bitter mints, bitter sedatives, bitter