Herbert Nowell
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Herbert Nowell, M.D. was a Canadian physician and professor. He is most noted for his philosophy of medicine (based on the "vital force" theory
), his defence of herbalism
as a valid medical profession, and his role in the founding of Dominion Herbal College
in 1926 out of concern regarding the abandonment of botanical medicine by much of the medical establishment. He is also noted for his mentoring relationship with Ella Birzneck
.
Vitalism
Vitalism, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is#a doctrine that the functions of a living organism are due to a vital principle distinct from biochemical reactions...
), his defence of herbalism
Herbalism
Herbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, herblore, and phytotherapy...
as a valid medical profession, and his role in the founding of Dominion Herbal College
Dominion Herbal College
Dominion Herbal College, founded 1926, is a registered and accredited post-secondary school in British Columbia, Canada.-Chartered Herbalist Diploma:...
in 1926 out of concern regarding the abandonment of botanical medicine by much of the medical establishment. He is also noted for his mentoring relationship with Ella Birzneck
Ella Birzneck
Ella Anson Birzneck, M.H. was a Russo-Canadian herbalist and clinician. She is credited with co-founding North America's first "health food store", in New Westminster, British Columbia during the late 1950s.-Biography:...
.