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The HERB BUS

SERVICE MANUAL

PROVIDING EARTH-BASED CARETO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Lorna Mauney-Brodek, Herbal i s tawww.HERBALISTA.org

2013



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***WELCOME to The HERB BUS***

Earth-based care for underserved communities.

The Herbalista Free Clinic, travelling by Herb Bus, provides free clinical care, a spot of

tea, and herbal education to underserved communities. Currently hubbed in the Atlantaarea, this mobile herb clinic offers both basic first aid treatment and long-term tonic

therapy, based on a constitutional and energetic approach. We treat the patient, not the

disease. The driver, Herbalista Lorna Mauney-Brodek, was raised “Americana” and

practices a blend of Western Herbalism, Chinese 5 Phase, Ayurveda, southern folk and

kitchen medicine in a clinical setting.

The Bus Service Manual is a glimpse into how this clinic is currently organized and

serves as the training curriculum for volunteers. Establishing some basic protocols

provides us with a sense of stability and calm, vital touchstones when serving in thedelicate and often unpredictable sphere of health care. The following pages contain

information regarding how we set-up and service a station, how we stock and maintain

the apothecary, examples of forms we use to track patient care and inventory, and much

more. It is lovingly a work in progress, and as the Herb Bus meets more people and

plants, serving communities across this country, we evolve our practices and will update

this manual accordingly.

This project is the result of community effort and vision. Thanks to everyone who

supported us herbally, inspirationally, creatively, organizationally, economically,

mechanically, and all the rest! And with a special thanks to my Herb Bus Crew: ToddCain, Corinne Lee, and Amanda Robinson. VIVA LA HERB BUS!

Herbalista Lorna



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***TABLE OF CONTENTS***

Welcome to the Herb Bus 3

Bus Crew 5

Bus Schedule 6

Station Set-up 7

Safety & Sanitation 8

Flow 9Apotheke 10

Intake Process 11

Forms 12

Log-In Form 12

Initial Intake Form 13

Follow Up Form 15

Dispensary List 17

Supplies Checklist 18Tincture Chests and Run Kit 19

General Bins 21

Dry Herb Chest 22

Pills & Potions Case 23

Wound Care Kit 24

Resource Library 25

Support the Herb Bus 26

Herb Bus Wish List 27



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*** BUS CREW***

Station Host / TeaMaster

Herbalista(s)/HerbMedic(s)

Apotheker

Station Host / TeaMaster“Holds it down.” The station host helps to build the bridge between clinic and station. It

is helpful if the station host lives or works at the station. They must have an intimate

understanding of the ecology of the station and the community to be served there.

They are responsible for securing physical amenities such as power hookup and restroom

access, as well as assuring the comfort of both patients and Herb Bus Crew. The station

host serves as reception, spreading the health with tea and peace, and keeps track of

patient appointments. Station hosts must be prepared to handle difficulties as they arise

in an efficient and compassionate way.

Herbalista(s) / HerbMedic(s)The Herbalista conducts intakes and makes health recommendations. They must have an

intimate knowledge of the herbs and other medicaments stocked in the Herb Bus. They

formulate remedies, respectful of the individual needs of the patients.

Apotheker(s)The Apotheker is in charge of the dispensary which is located inside the bus. They set up

and break down the apotheke with each clinic. They are responsible for filling the scripts,

labeling and dispensing herbal remedies to patients, providing them with properinstruction on the how’s and when’s of taking their remedies. The Apotheker also

handles refills. Record keeping is of utmost importance, following good labeling practices

and inventory maintenance. We usually have two apothekers working during clinic. The

Lead Apotheker sits at the tincture / oil / powder station. The Apotheker in training

writes labels, tracks items dispensed and mixes tea blend formulas.



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***TYPICAL BUS SCHEDULE***

12:00 DOCKING

12:00-12:30 STATION SET-UP & BREW DAILY TEA

12:30 – 4:30 CLINICAL SERVICES

4:30 – 5:00 CLINIC BREAK DOWN

There are different set-ups and timings involved depending on the

type of clinic being offered. The schedule above reflects a

standard stop at a regularly serviced station. Station set-up takes

a bit longer in inclement weather, but it averages around 20

minutes or so.

We have found that in the span of 4 hours we usually see between

6 to 10 patients, depending on the number of new patients (45

min each) versus follow-up visits (30 min each).



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***STATION SET-UP***

DOCKING THE BUSSufficient Space for our set-up

Weather considerations (do we need extra tarpage)

Power (extension chords, power strips)

Restroom access

CLINIC MAIN (side tent on bus)Table (1) and Chairs (2-4)

Herb Bus Clinic Binder

Reference Materials

Pulse Pillow

Forms--New Patient & Follow-up

Pens

Script Pad

Gloves / Sanitizer / Masks

Tissues

Trash Can

APOTHEKE (in Van)Arranged by Apotheker

See attached supplies lists

WAITING ROOM (10x10 tent - inclement weather) Seats Blankets (winter)

TEA STATION Sign with Daily Tea

Percolator

Seasonal tea blend

Cups

Tray

WASH STATION (as required)Hand Sanitizer / Povidine Iodine Scrub

Foot Siphon Pump Hand Wash Station

Ethanol Spritz

Paper Towels / Hand Towel

Dish towel

Rack

Trash bag





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***CHOOSING A STATION***

While this might seem a minor point, it is the lynchpin for running a successful clinic,

especially when working on the peripheries. The station becomes the rock upon which

we can run a clinic, providing a sense of security both the crew and patients.

The advantage of a mobile clinic is that you can go to where the patients are. Select astation that is already a lynchpin for the community you wish to serve—a community

center, a homeless shelter, a cooperative housing compound, etc.

Considerations :

• Are there restroom facilities for practitioners and patients?

• Is there a power outlet to plug in the bus?

• Is there a large parking lot or open space to accommodate our set-up?

• Is there a person who can serve as station host?

Station Respect:

• Respect the systems already in place at each community station.

• The community determines the patient list.

• The community will have specific guidelines for access to restroom facilities that

must be respected.

• The station host serves as the bridge between crew and station and has the

responsibility of bringing the crew up to speed on that particular communities

needs.

GENERATING THE PATIENT LIST We have found it easiest to allow the station/community handle generating their own

patient list. We agree on a schedule (say 2pm-6pm) and then let them know how many

folks we can handle in that length of time.

T im ings f o r F u l l Wo rk up Cons t i t u t i ona l / Ton i c The rap y Consu l t s

Initial – 45 minutes

Follow-up – 20-30 minutes

Refills – 10 minutes (Apotheker handles these)

T im ings f o r Ba s i c F i r s t A id

Walk in / Variable



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***APOTHEKE***

Apotheke – [German ] Pharmacy

Apotheker – [German ] One who stores, compounds, and dispenses medicaments.

Why do we use these words throughout the Herb Bus Service Manual?

1. Apotheke is simply a lovely word.2. The VW Herb Bus and her driver Lorna are both of German heritage. Volkswagen

means “car of the people” in German. Herbalista Lorna is the great-

granddaughter of Willi Victor Wiesenthal, a German apotheker from Stargart in

Pommern. Back in those days, they worked with herbs too! It’s nice to carry on

a family tradition.

3. The word “apothecary” is regulated by the state of Georgia and has been

coopted by the pharmaceutical industry.

The apotheke is maintained inside a 1990 VW Westfalia Camper van. The electricity,

tables, counters, and kitchen allows us to prepare and compound remedies as required

for our patients. We make almost all of our remedies with the utmost care and respect,

utilizing organic or ethically wildcrafted herbs and other ingredients.

The Apotheker compounds, packages, and thoroughly labels all remedies according to

the script written by the HerbMedic. This script is stapled to the patient form and kept

in the file for future reference.

All herbs and remedies dispensed are entered on the Dispensary Form (see page 17)

to track inventory, to help us understand cost, and as reference to make sure wealways come as well stocked as possible when visiting different communities.

REFILLSThe first time a patient returns for a follow-up, they must meet with the HerbMedic for

a review before a refill is dispensed. After that, if no follow-up is requested, the refill

request is logged in on the refill list, dispensed by Apotheker (with HerbMedic review as

necessary)



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*** FULL INTAKE PROCESS***

• NAME / INFORMED CONSENT / SIGNATURE

• SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Pregnant / Breast Feeding

Can they take remedies made in ALC?Allergies (food, herbs, drugs, pets, seasonal, etc…)

Prev. Diagnosis

• CURRENT MEDS/HERBS

Product and Dose

CONTRAS

Common Side Effects

Vit/Min Depletions

• MAIN COMPLAINT

Why have they come to see us today? Do your final recommendations

address their request for assistance?

• REVIEW OF SYSTEMS / BODY BALANCE

Relevant Medical History

Diet / Digestion

Sleep

Elimination

Exercise

Systems Review

• STRESS / RELAXATION

How does stress effect them (what’s the weak link?) How do they relax?

• PULSE TONGUE EXAMINATION

• ASSESSMENT

Make an overall assessment before jumping to herbs.

• PLAN

Create a plan that is effective and practical. Can they do what you are

asking?

• FORMULATE DISPENSEWrite formula (including parts and dosage) on script pad for Apotheker

Clearly label all herbs dispensed

Staple script to intake form for files.

• PATIENT EDUCATION

Explain all remedies and recommendations.

Provide handouts as necessary.



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***FORMS***

FIRST AID LOG SHEET (BASIC INTAKE CONSENT)

This is intake stripped down to its most basic necessities and also provides a place

to indicate issue and remedy dispensed. We use this form when providing basic

first aid at a walk-in clinical setting.

NAME

I ni t i al / F U

P R E G /

B F

A GE

ME D S

S I GN

X

A l c : Y

/

N

NAME

I ni t i al / F U

P R E G /

B F

A GE

ME D S

S I G

X

A l c : Y

/

N

NAME

I ni t i al / F U

P R E G /

B F

A GE

ME D S

S I G

X

A l c : Y

/

N

NAME

I ni t i al / F U

P R E G /

B F

A GE

ME D S

S I G

X

A l c : Y

/

N

NAME

I ni t i al / F U

P R E G /

B F

A GE

ME D S

S I G

X

A l c : Y

/

N

I S S UE

R E ME DY

A L L E R GI E S

I S S UE

R E ME DY

A L L E R GI E S

THR LS FRCLNC LOGBOOK

B y s i gni n g b el ow ,I un d e

r s t an d t h e s t af f of t h i s c en t er ar en o t l i c en s e d m e d i c al d o c t or s an d d on o t d i a gn o s e or pr e s c r i b e.

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i on s I m ak er e g ar d i n gm y h e al t h .

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A L L E R GI E S

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FULL CONSULT (INITIAL INTAKE CONSENT)This is the form used for an initial consultation at the Herb Bus. (2 pages)

H E R B A L I S T A F R E E C L I N I C I N T A K ENAME Contact

Clinician(s) StationBy signing below, I understand the staff of this center are not licensed medical doctors and do not diagnose or

prescribe. I understand that the herbs and other recommendations I receive are traditionally considered safe. I assume

all responsibility for decisions I make regarding my health.

Sig X DATE

DOB AGE Weight Height Pregnant / BF

Initial / FollowUp ALC Yes/No Immuno Compromised

Main Complaint

Allergies

Prev. Diag

Meds / Herbs (Product, Dose, CONTRAS, Common Side Effects, HERBS TO AVOID)

Doctor

HEALTH HISTORY (Birth/BF/Surg/Hosp/Trauma/Family)

DIET & DIGEST (what, when, treats, triggers, skip meals, ISSUES) H O

ELIMINATION (BM/Urine/freq./quality)

SLEEP (wake rested/ schedule/ troubles)

S t r e s s ?

Fun/Relax

Headaches?

Body Temp?

Exercise/Energy?



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UTERINE Cycle length Bleed length Birth Control

QUALITY

Hysterectomy STD’s

Vag dry/night sweats/cysts/H2O retention/headaches/clots/fibroids/ tumors/ InterCyst/PID/

EMOTIONS DISCHARGE CRAMPS

Other

MEN Prostate/Libido/Etc.

SYSTEMS (skel/joints/gums/teeth/ENT/eyes/skin/urinary/respiratory/thyroid/etc…)

PULSE SPEED: Fast/Slow LOCATION : Surface/Deep FORCE : Strong/WeakCOLD (tight and slow, side-to-side) WIND (floating-ext /changing-int) DAMP (slippery, cotton, moist skin)

HEAT FIRE (surging, urgent, rapid) SUMMER HEAT (floating, rapid, slip) HARDNESS = Yin deficiency (Wirey)

R DIGESTIVE(aquired/vitality--diet & ex) L ENDO (const./essence--needs rest)

D Lung D Heart

M Stomach M Liver

P Bladder P Kidney

BONES Thin/Broad TISSUE Watery / Fleshy / Sinewy / BoneyHANDS warm/cool/moist/dry NAILS :

VOICE Timid / Loud / Chatty

COMPLEXION EYES Puffy / Yellow / Red / Dark Circles

TONGUE : body color:

coat:

shape:

moisture:

underneath:

movement:

OTHER

ASSESSMENT

PLAN



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FULL CONSULT (FOLLOW-UP INTAKE CONSENT)This is the form used for follow-up consultations at the Herb Bus. (2 pages)

Herbalista Free Clinic Follow Up 1

HERBALISTA FREE CLINIC

FOLLOW UP

NAME ContactClinician(s) StationBy signing below, I understand the staff of this center are not licensed medical doctors and do not diagnose or

prescribe. I understand that the herbs and other recommendations I receive are traditionally considered safe. Iassume all responsibility for decisions I make regarding my health.

Sig X Date



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Herbalista Free Clinic Follow Up 2

VIT/QI BL/YIN

PULSE SPEED: Fast/Slow LOCATION: Surface/Deep FORCE: Strong/WeakCOLD (tight and slow, side-to-side) WIND (floating-ext /changing-int) DAMP (slippery, cotton, moist skin)

HEAT FIRE (surging, urgent, rapid) SUMMER HEAT (floating, rapid, slip) HARDNESS = Yin deficiency (Wirey)

R DIGESTIVE(aquired/vitality--diet & ex) L ENDO (const./essence--needs rest)

D Lung D HeartM Stomach M Liver

P Bladder P Kidney

BONES Thin/Broad TISSUE Watery / Fleshy / Sinewy / BoneyHANDS warm/cool/moist/dry NAILS:

VOICE Timid / Loud / Chatty

COMPLEXION

EYES Puffy / Yellow / Red / Dark Circles

TONGUE: body color:

coat:

shape:

moisture:

underneath:

movement:

OTHER

TRACKING CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT

PLAN



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DISPENSARY FORMThis is the form used by our apothekers to keep track of the remedies dispensed at a

particular clinic. This is extremely helpful in determining the cost of a clinic, and is

consulted when organizing the kits for a return visit, to make sure we have packed all

remedies needed for that particular community. The Wish List is where we jot notes for

items we wish we had on the bus, so we can bring them with us the next time.

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HERBALISTAFREECLINIC

DISPENSARY LIST STATION_________________________DATE______________

CAP, RAW

TINCT, GLY

POW ETC PRODUCT AMOUNT(S) TOTAL

WISH LIST TOTALS Product Units Unit Total

Tinctures

RawPills

Other

CONTAINERS 4oz 1oz 2oz 1/2oz

Sniffers Pill Jar Other



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***SUPPLIES CHECKLIST***

HERB BUS STATIO N

SUP PLY LIST

Supply checklists for Clinic Supplies and Bins.

Providing earth-based care to underserved communites.

This list is lovingly a work in progress.

LORNA MAUNEY BRODEK

www.HERBALISTA.org

2013

FREE CLINIC

H E R B A L I S T A



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***TINCTURE KITS***

These diagrams show the basic contents of our tincture kits.

The run bag (pictured at left) holds one ounce bottles andserves mostly in first aid situations, as it is well padded and fits

in my backpack.

The two chests hold the remedies we typically work from on thebus. One chest (on right) holds 64-2 oz simples and the other

(in middle) holds 20-4 oz simples and 5-2 oz. combinations. It

is important to keep track of the amounts dispensed of each

remedy so you can no which you need to have in a 4 ounce

bottle and which you may only need 2 ounces of.

*Most remedies are prepared in alcohol. If a remedy is non-alcoholic, we shade the box light green*

HERBALISTA FREECLINIC TINCTURECHEST 2 OZ.

Usnea sp.Verbascum

thapsus

Verbena

hastata

Viburnum

prunifolium

Vitex agnus-

castus

Withania

somnifera

Xanthorhyzia

simplississima

Zanthoxylum

clava-herculis

Sambucus

nigra (flowers)

Serenoa

repens

Szygium

aromaticum

Tabebuia

avellanedae

Tanacetum

parthenium

Trifolium

pratense

Turnera

diffusaUrtica dioica

Panax

quinquefolius

Phyllanthus

emblica

Piscidia

piscipula

Polygonatum

biflorum

Prepared

RehmaniaRhodiola rosea

Rosemarinus

officinalisRumex crispus

Ligusticum

porteriLobelia inflata

Lycium

barbarum

Lycopus

virginicusMahonia

Monotropa

unifloraNepeta cataria

Ocimum

sanctum

Filipendula

ulmaria

Glycyrrhiza

glabra

Grindelia

robusta

Hydrastis

canadense

Hypericum

perforatum

Hyssopus

officinaleInula helenium

Leonurus

cardiaca

Commiphora

myrrha

Corydalis

yanhusuoCurcuma longa

Dioscorea

villosa

Elettaria

cardamomum

Eleuthero

senticosus

Eschscholtzia

california

Eupatorium

perfoliatum

Avena sativa

ACV

Calendula

officinalisCapsicum

Centella

asiatica

Ceonothus

cuniatusCinnamon Citrus sinensis

Collinsonia

canadensis

Actea

racemosaAmbrosia

Anemarrhena

asphodeloides

Anemone

multifida

Anemopsis

californica

Aralia

racemosaArctium lappa

Arnica

cordifolia



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HERBALISTA FREECLINIC

TINCTURECHEST 4 OZ.

Slow the Flow Sambucus

canadensis

Schisandra

chinensis

Scutellaria

lateriflora

Valeriana

officinalis

Zingiber

officinalis

Sister HeartPassiflora

incarnate

Passiflora

incarnate

Pedicularis

canadensis

Piper

methysticumRosa centifolia

Neutralizing

Cordial

CrataegusEchinacea

MPS

Foeniculum

vulgare

Matricaria

recutita

Melissa

officinalisGo with the

Flow

Achillea

millefolium

Albizzia

julibrissin

Angelica

sinensis

Astragalus

membranaceaus Avena sativa

Bitters


RUN KIT 1 OZ.

Achillea millefolium

Albizia julibrissinAnemone occidentale

Astragalus membranaceus

Avena sativa

Calendula officinalis

Ceonothus

Crataegus

Dioscorea villosa

Echinacea MPS

Eschscholzia californica

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Hydrastis canadensis

Hyssopus officinalis

Inula Helenium

Ligusticum porter

Lobelia inflataMelissa officinalis

Matricaria recutita

Menthe piperita spiritus

Passiflora incarnate

Pedicularis canadensis

Piper methysticum

Rosa centifolia

Sambucus canadensis

Scutellaria lateriflora

Valeriana officinalis

Viburnum prunifolium

Zingiber officinale

Sister Heart

Cardamom

Cinnamon

Fennel



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***OTHER KITS***


GENERALBIN

Bottle Box

• ! oz (4)

• 1 oz (10)

• 2 oz (6)

• 4 oz (10)

• Capsule Bottles (3)

Bag Box

• Quart & ! Gallon Ziplocks

• 2”x3” Ziplock• Paper Lunch Bags

• Paper/Cotton Tea Bags

Cleaner/Sanitize

• Povidine Iodine

• Spray Cleaner

• Hand Sanitizer

• Hydrogen Peroxide

Clipboards

• Intake Forms

• Dispensary Forms

• Labels

Gloves (S, M, L)Powders / Chews

• Ashwagandha

• Cough Drops

• Ginger Candy

• Fennel Seeds

• Shatavari

• Triphala

• Turmeric

Tea Cups

Tea Service Pre-Bagged

• Breathe Easy

• Chamomile

• Ginger

• Gypsy Cold Care

• Peppermint

• Seasonal Blend

• Throat CoatTissues

Towels

• Bath (3)

• Flour Sack (3)

Trash Bags (large and small)

Trays (enameled)

Tool Box

• Batteries

• Chopsticks

• Dry Erase Markers

• Measuring Spoons

• Pens• Scooper

• Sharpies

• Stapler / Staples





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PILL& POTIONCASE

ESSENTIAL O IL S

Peace of Mind

Eucalyptus

Lavender

Olbas

Po Sum On

Tea TreeThieves Oil

HERB CAP/CANDY

Cough Drops

CranStat Extra

Culing Pills

Electrolytes

Ginger Candy

Super Quercitin

HOMEOPATHICS

Arnica

Rescue Remedy

O IL S

Ear Oil

OTHER

Moxa Stick

Hot Patches

Sea Salt

Sulfer Powder

Sunscreen

Hydrogen PeroxideOTC

Allergy (Diphenhydramine)

Baby Aspirin

Calamine

Glucose

Ibuprofen

Tylenol

TEA BAGS

Breathe Easy

Calendula

Chamomile

Chamomile/LavenderFennel

TEA BAGS CONT

Ginger

Gypsy Cold Care

Lavender

Marshmallow

Throat Coat

TobaccoYerba Mansa

TOOLS

Flashlight

Thermometer

Baby Spoon

Measuring Spoons



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WOUNDCAREKIT Ace Bandages

Activated CharcoalAlcohol Swabs

Fabric Bandaids

• Finger / Knuckle

• Assorted Sizes

Benzoin Spray

Cotton Balls

Dosage Cups

Ear Bulb

Essential Oils:

• Tea Tree

• Lavendar

Eye Cup

Gauze Pads:

• sterile and non

• 4x4/3x3/2x2

Gloves (S,M,L)

Hand Sanitizer

Honey

Ice PakIrrigation Syringe

Linament - Arnica

Masks

Neti Pot

Povidone Scrub

Saline

Salve

• Goldenseal/Calendula

• Muscle Rub/Tiger

Sam Splint

Second Skin

Sharpie

Soap

Styptic Powder

SurgiTube (fingers/toes)

Q-Tips

Tampons/Pads

Tape:

• Medipore

• Durapore

Tinctures:

• Calendula

• Goldenseal

• Turmeric

Traumeel

Triangular Bandage

Tools

• Clippers / Nippers

• Curette / Files

• Scalpel / Blades

• Scissors

Tweezers

Vet Wrap (Assorted)

Xeroform

Yunnan Baiyao Powder

Zinc Oxide Cream



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***RESOURCE LIBRARY BIN***

Patient Files (Each station has its own folder)

A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions

Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength Stamina and Stress Relief by David Winston

Chinese Medical Herbology Pharmacology by John Chen

The Herb Bus Service Manual Herb Drug Interactions by Francis Brinker

Merk Manual of Medical Information (Home Edition)

Helping Ourselves: A Guide to Traditional Chinese F ood Energetics by Daverick Leggett

SWSBM Indications / Materia Medica Manuals by Michael Moore

TCM Diagnosis Study Guide by Qiao Yi

The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine by Lad and Frawley

Various Crib Sheets

• Pregnancy Contras

• Breast Feeding Contras• Pre-Op/Post-Op Concerns

• Interations / Depletions / Contraindications

• Pathology Cribs



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Earth-Based Care for Underserved Communities

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SUPPORT THE HERB BUS Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support this greatly needed health resource. It

is only through your support that we can continue

to provide these services. Contributions of every

amount will be deeply appreciated and carefully

used. Donations can be made via check or PayPal.

h s: Payable to araka Foundation

(Please write Herb us on the memo line)

c/o Lorna Mauney-Brodek

PO Box 17967

Atlanta, GA 30316



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HERB LIST FREE CLINIC

APOTHECARYWISH LIST Thank you for considering donating herbal supplies to our clinic. We are a traveling botanical clinic and

classroom, providing earth-based care to the homeless and other underserved populations in Atlanta andaround the country. We compound and dispense free herbal remedies for our patients. Your support will

help sustain our efforts and hopefully to expand our offerings.

Below is a list of items we are either currently low on or dispense at a high rate. We care deeply about

the health of our patients, so please, only send well-cared for medicaments as specified below, paying

special attention to proper labeling. If you have any questions and for shipping information, please contact

Lorna at [email protected]. Viva la Herb Bus!

TINCTURES

All tincture labels MUST include the following

Botanical name / Date / Part Used / Fresh or Dry / Lot # / Contact info

Menstruum description - % and type of alcohol/glycerin/ACV used (i.e. 60% organic cane alcohol)

American Ginseng – Panax quinquefolius

Astragalus – Astragalus membranaceus Black Cohosh – Actea racemosa

Damiana – Turnera diffusa

Dong Quai – Angelica sinensis

Echinacea – E. angustifolia, E. purpurea, etc…

Ginger – Zingiber officinale

Hawthorn Berry– Crataegus spp.

Lemon Balm – Melissa officinalis

Kava Kava – Piper methysticum

Milky Oats – Avena sativa**

Mimosa Flower & Bark – Albizzia julibrissinsMotherwort – Leonurus cardiac

Pedicularis – Pedicularis spp.

Reishi – Ganoderma lucidum

Rose – Rosa spp

Skullcap – Scutellaria incana, S. lateriflora, etc…

Tulsi – Ocimum tenuiflorum

Valerian– Valeriana officinalis

DRY HERBS

Please label with the following information

Botanical Name / Plant Part / Date harvested / Source (organic / ethically wildcrafted, place of origin)

Ashwagandha Powder– Withania somnifera

Astragalus – Astragalus membranaceus

Burdock Root – Arctium lappa

Calendula – Calendula officinalis

Dandelion Leaf and Root – Taraxacum officinale

Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare

Lavender – Lavendula spp.

Lemon Balm – Melissa officinalis

Lycii Berries – Lycium barbarum, L. chinense

Marshmallow – Althea officinalis

Mullein – Verbascum Thapsus

Nettles – Urtica dioica

Oat Tops / Oat Straw – Avena

Red Clover – Trifolium pratens

Reishi - Ganoderma

Rose Petals – Rosa spp.

Triphala Powder

Tulsi or Holy Basil – Ocimum tenuiflorum

Turmeric – Curcuma longa

TE B GS

Ginger

Chamomile

Gypsy Cold Care

Throat Coat

Breathe Easy

POTHEC RY SUPPLIES

!, 1, 2, & 4 oz amber bottles Quart & ! gallon ziplock Vegetable Glycerine

C PSULES

CranStat Extra by Vitanica

Milk Thistle Capsules by Eclectic Institute

Cough Drops

Super Quercitin by Bluebonnet

Vitamin C

OILS

Lavender Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essentail Oil

Olbas Oil Blend

St. John’s Wort Infused Oil

Arnica Infused Oil

Documents

The Herb Bus Service Manual