This session we join Dr. Marisa Marciano, naturopathic doctor, clinical herbalist, and a leading voice in integrative herbal medicine. Creator of The Naturopathic Herbalist and co-author of Evidence-Informed Botanical Medicine, Dr. Marciano brings a deeply clinical, research-based perspective to herbal practice. We’ll explore the often misunderstood terrain of herb–drug interactions and how herbs and pharmaceuticals can safely support one another. Dr. Marciano helps us move beyond fear-based thinking toward a nuanced, practical understanding of how to navigate the terrain of herbs and pharmaceuticals.

Discussion Highlights:

• Overview of herb–drug interactions
• Distinguishing pharmacokinetics from pharmacodynamics in interaction assessment
• High-risk drug classes and reasons for increased caution
• Common interaction pathways and frequently implicated herbs
• Influence of herb form, route of administration, and dosage on interactions
• Considerations when working with psychotropic medications
• Foundational skills for building confidence in assessing herb–drug interactions

Dr. Marisa Marciano is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Herbalist (AHG) with expertise in both the education and clinical applications of phytotherapy. She received her medical training from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where she was an academic and faculty member for over a decade. 

Since 2011 she has maintained a clinical practice aimed at integrating the safe use of herbs alongside diet, lifestyle, and conventional therapies, while encouraging the holistic perspectives inherent to herbalism and a deep respect for the healing powers of Nature. Dr. Marciano is also the co-author of Evidence-Informed Botanical Medicine, and is widely recognized for creating the celebrated online herbal resource The Naturopathic Herbalist. She is also the owner and operator of Herbal Energetics, focused on creating ethically sourced and organic herbal tinctures exclusively for health care practitioners.

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• on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturopathicherbalist
• at https://thenaturopathicherbalist.com/
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