"Key Herbs in Oncology"

Presenter: Lise Alschuler, ND 
Original Date: July 27 2025

This presentation will highlight selected botanicals that have an indispensable place in Integrative Oncology. Each botanical will be reviewed in terms of their key oncology indications, seminal research studies, best delivery formats, and notable drug interactions and cautions. Additionally,for each herb, a case vignette that illustrates their unique and impactful application in integrative cancer care will be shared.  The herbs to be discussed are: Curcuma longa, Cordyceps spp., Lavendula officinalis, Withania somnifera, Scutellaria baicalensis, Althea officinalis, Ulmus fulva and Silybum marianum.

Bio: Dr. Alschuler, ND, FABNO, eMBA is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the Associate Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and completed her naturopathic medical training at Bastyr University where she also completed her residency in general naturopathic medicine. She completed an executive Masters of Business from Quantic University in 2023. Dr. Alschuler is board certified in naturopathic oncology and maintains a part-time clinical practice out of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC. She is past-President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member, Past-President and current Board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.  She is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including 2014 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ Physician of the Year. She has been an invited speaker to more than 300 scientific/medical conferences, has authored dozens articles and book chapters, has been an investigator on several research studies and co-hosts a podcast, Five To Thrive Live!. She is co-author of Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer.

NUNM is accredited by the North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Council (NANCEAC). This activity qualifies for 0.75 General, 0.75 Pharmacology (1.5 CEUs Total).