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Michael Moore

1941 – 2009

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About Michael Moore

Lived 1941 – 2009 (aged 68). Michael Moore was an American anthropologist and musician, known for Southwest School of Botanical Medicine.

Work Michael Moore founded the Herbs, Etc. store in Santa Fe, NM in the mid 1970s, founded and directed the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine (SWSBM) from 1988 - 2006, and wrote several groundbreaking reference books centered on regional botanical medicine. The Southwest School of Botanical Medicine with its five month Botanical Medicine residency program, operated for 28 years. Initially based in Bisbee, AZ, it operated in Silver City and Albuquerque, NM for several years, and returned to Bisbee, AZ. In partnership with acupuncturist Stuart Watts, Michael founded the former Institute for Traditional Medicine in Santa Fe in the 1980’s.

For over three decades, his herbal educational programs - extended Summer field classes, regional books featuring Western medicinal plants, conference lectures, and the five month SWSBM intensive Botanical Medicine program - provided an valuable foundation for an many practicing herbalists. His residency program included detailed instruction on clinical practice.

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Southwest School of Botanical Medicine

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michael Moore?

herbalist

When was Michael Moore born?

Michael Moore was born on 9 January 1941.

When did Michael Moore die?

Michael Moore died on 20 February 2009.

What was Michael Moore's occupation?

Michael Moore was an anthropologist and musician.

What was Michael Moore known for?

Michael Moore was known for Southwest School of Botanical Medicine.

What nationality was Michael Moore?

Michael Moore was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Moore

· Wikidata: Q6832890

· DBpedia: Michael Moore (herbalist)

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