Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Mary Bove: Botanical Management of Metabolic Syndrome

In 2015 OptimalRx had the privilege of recording some lectures presented by wonderful American Naturopathic doctor, herbalist, and midwife, Mary Bove, who we sadly lost this year.  Mary was such an inspiring and passionate advocate for botanical medicine and in remembrance and in honour of her amazing legacy, here are some excerpts from her 2015 lecture, “Botanical Management of Metabolic Syndrome”, where she particularly highlighted the importance of adaptogens for these patients, discussing the practical nuances of many different herbs.

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Chapters

• 1:15 Herbal Adaptogens for Metabolic Syndrome
• 3:40 Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
• 3:49 Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
• 4:00 Withania (Withania somnifera)
• 4:29 Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
• 5:46 Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
• 6:00 Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
• 7:41 Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
• 9:19 Withania (Withania somnifera)
• 10:14 Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
• 11:35 Glycaemic Control and Digestion Support Plants
• 13:31 Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)
• 14:34 Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
• 15:23 Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
• 15:56 Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
• 16:49 St. Mary’s Thistle (Silybum marianum)
• 17:20 Berberine-containing plants
• 18:04 Anti-inflammatory Plants
• 19:10 Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• 21:20 Cardiovascular Plants
• 21:32 Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
• 21:36 Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus spp.)
• 21:57 Additional Glycaemic Control Plants
• 22:21 Goats Rue (Galaega officinalis)
• 23:32 Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
• 25:08 Herbal Bitters
• 26:42 Cardiovascular Plants (blood pressure)
• 27:05 Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
• 27:15 Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)
• 27:28 Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus spp.)
• 28:05 Coleus (Coleus forskohlii)
• 29:00 Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
• 29:45 Ginger (Zingiber officinale)