Academia

Lectures & Academia

A collection of lectures, classes, and intensives



Baneful Balms: Topical Low-Dose Remedies in Clinical Practice

Duncan Lynch, ND, RH(AHG) — American Herbalists Guild Symposium 2023

This presentation will address the topical application of low-dose herbal preparations in clinical practice. Botanicals discussed will include Aconitum napellus, Corydalis yanhusuo, Atropa belladonna, Hyoscyamus niger, Datura stramonium, Veratrum viride, and Arnica montana, among others. Chemistry, actions, traditional use, dosage, application forms, and case examples will be reviewed.

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Herbal Formulations in Pain Management: Topical & Internal Remedies

Duncan Lynch, ND, RH(AHG) — American Herbalists Guild Free Webinar 2024

This webinar focuses on integrating herbal medicine into the management of pain conditions during a standard clinical visit of a naturopathic physician. We will explore commonly used herbs for various types of pain such as nerve pain, muscle and joint painand delve into the art of formulation, including the specific role each herb plays. Additionally, we'll cover both external (salves, liniments, suppositories) and internal (tinctures, teas) preparations.

This webinar will guide you through a holistic approach to pain management by understanding the nuances of different pain types and crafting effective herbal remedies to support treatment. Whether you have a general interest in herbal medicine, or you would like to learn about treating pain in a naturopathic herbalist practice.

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Toxic Tonics: Low-Dose Herbal Formulations in Clinical Practice

Duncan Lynch, ND, RH(AHG) — American Herbalists Guild Webinar Intensive Series 2025

Join Dr. Lynch and the American Herbalists Guild for a four-week journey into the use of low-dose herbs in integrative naturopathic care. We’ll explore individual herbs, safety considerations, formulation techniques, internal and external preparations, and clinical case studies focused on treating specific conditions.

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Herbal Formulations for Sleep and Mental Health

Duncan Lynch, ND, RH(AHG) — Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians (NAPCP) Conference 2025

Sleep and Mental Health are often nuanced in approach and can directly and indirectly affect health and wellbeing during the night as well as during the day. In this lecture, Dr. Lynch discusses the pathogenesis of sleep issues and several different mental health issues, as well as how to approach treatment with individual herbs 

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Herbal Approaches to Pain Management

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The Horn of the Forest: Devil's Club and Oregon Grape as PNW Root Medicines

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