Artesunate is a semisynthetic derivative of artemisinin from the artemisia annua plant (chinese wormwood) and has been an important therapeutic around the world for malaria. Its use in traditional Chinese medicine dates back thousands of years. Recent research has shown it may play a role in the supportive care in patients with cancer and chronic infections. In this course you will learn the evidence behind its use and how it can be safely applied in patients.
Dr. Eric Marsden ND founded the Ontario Naturopathic Integrative Network to fill a key role for Naturopathic doctors across the province. Dr. Marsden ND obtained his undergraduate degree in Human Biology at the University of Toronto and graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2002. His journey to naturopathic medicine began after seeing the gaps that existed in conventional medical approaches to complex, chronic disease in family members and the prospect that integrative approaches to healthcare might offer to these challenging conditions.
23 March, 2024