Dr. Christopher Hobbs – Herbalist, author, botanist, mycologist & research scientist

DR. CHRISTOPHER HOBBS is a fourth-generation, internationally renowned herbalist, licensed acupuncturist, author, clinician, botanist, mycologist, and research scientist with over 35 years of experience with herbal medicine.

Christopher has a doctorate from UC Berkeley in phylogenetics, evolutionary biology and phytochemistry. He is also a founding member of the American Herbalists Guild.

This site is dedicated to all who love and are inspired by the natural world, especially the green world—the plant kingdom.

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7	8	9	10 AHG Keynote AHG Keynote Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 10, 2019 - 11:59 pm Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Description: American Herbalists Guild 30th anniversary celebration and conference! I'm honored this year to present the keynote talk, which will be "Herbalism--Spirit and Science." The spiritual aspects of the healing power of herbs and nature. Offering an intensive, "Herbal Energetics." This will be an exploration of the energy of plants according to systems of traditional medicine, including hot, cold, damp, dry and other aspects. The history and evolution of human thinking, experience after 3,000 years of healing relationship with herbs. We will explore different systems of using energetics, and includ human energetics with tongue diagnosis and other aspects so we can match the patient to the herbs for the best healing medicine. Two other classes—"Mushroom Spirit Medicine," covering all aspects of psilocybin, Amanita muscaria, and reishi. Hope you can join me! Best, Christopher Hobbs More details... •	11	12	13
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DR. HOBBS' NEWS

Restorative Medicine Herbal Certification Program, Sedona 2020

Dr. Hobbs will be teaching a comprehensive course on cardiovascular care.

Reflections on the Spirit of Herbalism & Healing

SUSTAINABILITY of harvest of herbs and fungi…

Class Handouts

Get class handouts from Dr. Hobb’s medicinal herb and health classes.

Amanita muscaria

[Facebook post] Amanita muscaria is not lethal, it’s not in that clade of fungi in the Amanitaceae that other lethal species…

Healthy Aging

[Facebook post] Here are my thoughts on healthy aging and staying younger.

St. John’s Wort for Topical Use

[Facebook post] Is St. John’s Wort good for neuropathy or pain syndromes? See my response in this post.

Cancer Insights

Based on Dr. Hobbs’ personal and clinical experience, and scientific review. Download the PDF.

Plantain “Green Cream”

[Facebook post] You can make a “green cream” by juicing fresh plantain, then adding some vitamin C and a little borax…

Making Elderberry Juice

[Facebook post] Over the years I’ve tried various methods to capture the abundance of healthy nutrients in this amazing fruit. This is what I’ve learned.

Medicinal Mushroom Presentation

View a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on Medicinal Mushrooms.

Usnea & Other Medicinal Lichens

Download a free booklet by Christopher Hobbs on medicinal lichens.

Mushroom Medicine: Challenges and Potential

Recently published article by Dr. Hobbs from the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild.

HERB WALK

Garlic

Allium sativum

Garlic acts as a warming herb for the digestion and respiratory tract, and is the “herbal antibiotic,” and much more.

Cactus

Selenicereus grandiflorus

Cactus is the spectacular night-blooming cereus of Jamaica and Cuba.

Burdock

Arctium lappa

Burdock is a blood purifier commonly used for skin problems such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Black Cohosh

Cimicifuga racemosa

Black cohosh preparations are useful for hot flashes and depression during menopause.

Ginseng

Panax ginseng

Use ginseng for chronic fatigue, convalescence, lethargy, depression, and chronic infections related to immune weakness, especially if you’re over forty-five.

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