Effectors & Normalizers

Effectors

in Hoffman’s book are drug like remedies to treat a symptom.

Some would say we should only treat from the root and not from the symptom.

Effectors treat symptoms.

Example: Boneset treats the flu.

Normalizers

Normalizers are general tonics.  Hawthorn Berry is a good example.  It is a long term treatment which lowers blood pressure.

Chinese Medicine

In Chinese Medicine:

• Superior Herbs are Normalizers
• Inferior Herbs are Effectors

Ashwaganda and Ginseng are Normalizers, as they are used long term.