chapter events

The New Mexico Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild (AHG) was initiated in December of 2004. Spearheaded by Dr. Mota, this chapter has created a venue for New Mexican herbalists to meet and share their knowledge and experiences with other health-care professionals and plant lovers from across the State, as well as network with practitioners on a national level through the AHG.

The AHG is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 that is dedicated to promoting excellence in the practice of clinical herbal medicine and herbal education. It is the only botanical medicine organization in the U.S. to set standards of excellence for its professional members. It is open not only to herbalists, but to a diverse number of practitioners using botanical medicines, including: medical doctors, naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists, pharmacists, nutritionists, midwives, nurses and many others. The AHG conducts an annual national symposium offering continuing education credits, and provides guidelines and mentorship for those seeking training and certification in botanical medicine.

The goals of AHG are to:

• Honor diversity in herbal medicine ranging from traditional indigenous models of herbalism to modern clinical phytotherapy.
• Establish AHG professional membership as a recognizable standard for competency in botanical medicine.
• Encourage the development of high standards for education that promote well-trained professional practitioners who offer high quality herbal care.
• Promote ecological health and increase awareness of issues surrounding plant sustainability
• Strengthen the network of support and communication between herbal practitioners nationally and internationally.
• Foster high standards of ethics and integrity in the education and the practice of therapeutic herbalism.
• Promote cooperation between herbal practitioners and other health care providers, integrating herbalism into community health care.
• Serve as a liaison to other professional associations and regulatory agencies.
• Promote research in herbal medicine.

Our New Mexican Chapter supports these goals through its monthly meetings and bimonthly educational events. We encourage more people to join and create a voice for herbalists across New Mexico. To find out about our upcoming events or to join the local chapter, please click on Chapter Events. To find out more about the AHG go to their website at www.americanherbalistsguild.com

Formulations is now providing extensive herbal education for those seeking professional status (RH-registered herbalist) with the AHG. Formulations’ Botanical Institute of Eclectic Medicine is collaborating with the AHG in administrating requirements in applying for status. The Botanical Institute offers herbal education in the fields of Western, Ayurvedic, and Chinese herbalism, as well as plant identification and clinical experience. For more information please click on The Botanical Institute link or call Formulations at (505) 247-4372

 

NEW MEXICO CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN HERBALIST GUILD 2005 EVENTS

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August 14th, Sunday-

Tour of the medicinal herb garden at NMSU Sustainable Agricultural Science Center in
Alcalde. Led by Charles Martin, NMSU herb researcher. 
Tour starts at 10am, carpool rides leaving Albuquerque at 8am. 


September 25th, Sunday- 

Tour of medicinal herb grower, Jeff GrahamÕs, Mysterious Horizons Farm in Las Cruces.      
Followed by Chapter organization meeting. 
Tour starts at 11:30am, carpool rides leaving Albuquerque at 8am. 


October 2nd, Sunday- 

Organizational Meeting Location & Time: La Montanita Offices, 303 San Mateo NE, 
Suite 201 Albuquerque (San Mateo & Copper), 3:30pm 


November 4th-6th- 

American Herbalist Guild Symposium in Portland, Oregon. 
For details visit the AHG website at www.americanherbalistsguild.com      


November 13th, Sunday- 

Organizational Meeting Location & Time: La Montanita Offices, 303 San Mateo NE, 
Suite 201 Albuquerque (San Mateo & Copper), 3:30pm      


December 11th, Sunday -

Herbal Film Night and Organizational Meeting 
Location & Time: Contact Formulations at 247-4372 for details