The TCMherbal Forum was created by the Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute to provide professional TCM herbalists and serious students a means to communicate with others who are versed in the philosophy, terminology, and practice of clinical TCM herbology. While we feel it is important to participate in discussions with non-TCM practitioners and the general public, the cultural and philosophical disparities between TCM and western allopathic medicine have led us to form a private forum for TCM herbalists. TCMherbal Forum provides a respectful and civilized environment for discussing professional topics that avoids the basic misunderstandings that often permeate public discussions. While TCM herbology is the primary focus of our group, TCM philosophy provides useful insights into clinical research design, interpretation of phytochemical research, environmental health, epidemiology, and other health sciences. These latter topics are also fair subjects for commentary and discussion, as well as regulatory, political, and current events affecting TCM herbalists and health care in general.
Membership is by invitation and sponsorship by two current members.
Honor the unique experiences and perspectives of other Forum members as you would like them to honor yours. If you disagree with the views expressed in a posted message, state your reasons clearly, logically, and respectfully. Innuendo and ad hominem attacks are prohibited and may be grounds for denying participation. TCMherbal Forum is a private communications medium, and Forum administrators and moderators reserve the right to deny access at their sole discretion. Confidentiality and privacy.