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"Global Herbalism: Applying Chinese Herbal Theory to Effectively Use Herbs From Anywhere” with JulieAnn Nugent-Head

PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING Julieann nugent-head ON NOVEMBER 16TH, 2023 AT 5PM PT/6PM MT/7PM CT/8PM ET

Chinese medicine is not limited to the prescription of solely Chinese herbs. In actuality, the principles of Chinese herbology can be applied to any herb one encounters around the globe.  In this lecture JulieAnn Nugent-Head will discuss the very simple and yet immensely brilliant principles of Chinese herbal theory, how to apply those principles to any herb, as well as share insights gained from her experience of both practitioner and farmer.  

JulieAnn Nugent-Head fell in love with Chinese medicine in 1997 when her infant son's pneumonia was successfully treated with herbs. This led to pursuing a master's degree in TCM, hospital internships in Beijing in 2003 & 2004, and relocation to live full time in China in 2006.

JulieAnn learned Chinese and became the dedicated student of the last generation of traditional practitioners born and educated prior to 1949. Fortunate enough to be welcomed into their clinic and homes, she spent 8 years observing these older doctors treat serious conditions, and benefitted from discussion on Chinese medicine and the classic books. This deep relationship with the old doctors changed how JulieAnn understood the medicine and the Chinese culture at its foundation.

With the increase in pollution in Beijing, JulieAnn and husband Andrew moved to Hangzhou, to live in the famous tea villages of the Westlake. For nearly 5 years they were Immersed in rural village life, consisting of farming, wildcrafting and tea cultivation, and became the village doctors and an integral part of the community. During this time, JulieAnn completed a doctorate level degree in medicine with an emphasis on the classical application of Chinese herbs.

In 2014, political changes and increased costs of living in China led the Nugent-Heads to return to the United States. They settled in Asheville, NC, finding the climate quite similar to the tea hills of Hangzhou. JulieAnn and Andrew terraced the hillsides to grow tea and herbs, which has greatly deepened their understanding of cultivation and herb processing. JulieAnn also teaches internationally and practices at the Alternative Clinic, a teaching clinic designed to share the classically based, tangible Chinese medicine she learned in China with others. Lectures from the Nugent-Heads and their teachers can be found at traditionalstudies.org.

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Earlier Event: October 26
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Later Event: January 25
"Cultivation of Chinese Herbs” with Thomas Avery Garran, Ph.D.

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