Shen Nong Society Conference

#075

March 9, 2019

Herbal Medicine, Methods

Shen Nong Society Conference

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We will start with Kevin Ergil and go into into the history and impact of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. There is a lot in the background that we don’t think about on a daily basis, and yet it provides a foundation for being able to practice with herbs.

Listen in to this deep dive into the regulations that affect our practices, but which we rarely consider on a day to day basis.

In this episode, we discuss:

Privileges and challenges of being classified as a dietary supplement
History of the FDA
Good Manufacturing Practices and what this means for your herbal clinic
We are allowed to operate as we do because of enforcement discretion
What happened with ma huang
Just because something is in your scope of practice, that does not mean you are quality to do do it
Simple things you can do to keep your patients safe and protect your ability to use herbal products
Why joining your state and national organizations is a darn good idea
The political process takes time, patience is required
How Kevin stays motivated when working on issues that take years or decades to resolve

Links and Resources

Here are a couple articles on how the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act affects acupuncturists and herbalists
Prepared Medicines in Relation to FDA CGMP for Dietary Supplements
How do Food and Drug Administration CGMPs for Dietary Supplements Affect Oriental Medicine Practitioners