Herbalist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Herbalist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Growing and producing herbal remedies.
Making physical examinations/assessments
Planning and explaining treatment requirements
Using tiny doses of herbal remedies to aid the body to heal itself
Advising patients about use of remedies
Liaising with and making referrals to specialists/other health care practitioners
Undertaking patient consultations to diagnose illnesses/conditions and to select appropriate remedies
Gaining information from patients about previous physical/medical history and symptoms
Keeping up-to-date with new research and developments in the profession
Managing stock levels
Providing advice about diet, exercise and lifestyle
Keeping accurate confidential patient records
Undertaking research for product manufacturers/herbal growers
Teaching/supporting trainees
Marketing and promoting the business/practice

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Herbalist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Herbalist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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