Fw: EOs/endocrine theory of terrain

[Guest guest]

EOs/endocrine theory of terrain

> Dear (),

>

> I presume you're trying to find out about Duraffourd and Lapraz

> from people other than me---since I arranged the Lapraz seminar

> next January---but I should point out what appears to be a

> misconception in your e-mail, which is that D and L and their group

> use MAINLY essential oils internally. First, essential oils, though

> important, are only one among several therapeutic modalities that

> they use---others include tinctures, dry extracts, infusions, glycerine

> macerates, green clay, etc. Second, the dosages of EOs used

> internally are minute---normally well under 1 drop of EO per dose

> tds.

>

> I agree that the endocrine theory of the terrain appears to offer the

> coherent rationale that you seek; what it is important to underline is

> that the 'theory' has been developed out of 25+ years of intensive

> clinical practice involving detailed questioning and observation of

> patients; it does not rely for its insights on animal experiments or

> extrapolated pharmacological data, although it takes into

> consideration all available evidence, including traditional use.

>

> Also, words like 'theory' and 'rationale' suggest a formal framework,

> or a rather abstract and linear mode of thought, which is exactly

> what their approach is not. In terms of physiology, what is evoked is

> a very fluid network of interrelationships, of actions and reactions,

> mediated by the endocrine system with its cyclical release of

> hormones. The kind of clinical examination D and L have developed

> is geared to this view of physiology and pathology, and therefore

> avoids, in my view, the kind of mismatch (between 'orthodox'

> examination and herbal prescription) that one often finds in modern

> herbal medicine.

>

> I look forward to seeing you at the seminar.

>

> Regards,

> Colin

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