The American Botanical Council

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American Botanical CouncilEstablished in 1988, the American Botanical Council (ABC) is the leading independent, nonprofit, international member-based organization providing education using science-based and traditional information to promote the responsible use of herbal medicine. ABC serves the public, researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, industry and media, and has been a highly respected source and an innovative force for many years. Membership and support for individual programs provide the resources to keep serving the needs of an ever-increasing service population. Located on an historic 2.5-acre site in Austin, Texas, ABC achieves its mission through:
 

  • publication of its journal HerbalGram
  • the literature review service HerbClip™
  • publication of books and literature
  • providing continuing education materials to healthcare professionals
  • its extensive website
  • offering internships for health professionals and others
  • providing safety information for use on product labels
  • continued seminars, presentations and workshops conducted worldwide by Mark Blumenthal and other staff members
  • serving as an information source to global print and electronic media.

 

Their Vision & Mission

Vision:
The public makes educated, responsible choices about herbal medicine as an accepted part of healthcare.

Mission:
Provide education using science-based and traditional information to promote responsible use of herbal medicine — serving the public, researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, industry and media.

 

Source:
The American Botanical Council’s website – abc.herbalgram.org

 
 
 
 

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