IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE SCIENTIFIC?

Thousands of modern clinical studies have validated a variety of natural medicines used by ND's Echinacea for the immune system and St. John’s Wort for depression are just two examples. Naturopathic schools encourage and facilitate research.

It is important to note that, since most naturopathic remedies are not patentable, manufacturers find little financial incentive in costly scientific studies. However, many naturopathic therapies find their research validation in conventional medical journals.