Insights from Our Q&A with Paul Keogh: The Wisdom Behind Core Botanicals®

Posted by Beck Keogh on August 17, 2024

Introduction:

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting a live Q&A session with Paul Keogh, the founder of Core Botanicals^® and our valued retail partners. Paul's extensive experience in herbal medicine, spanning over 35 years, has made him a trusted source of advice and innovation in this field. The session was a deep dive into Paul's journey, the philosophy behind his formulations, and the unique approach that sets Core Botanicals^® apart.

We’d like to make these sessions a regular part of our calendar, with different themes that impact the natural health industry. Here are some of the key highlights and insights from our enlightening conversation and we hope to see you at the next one!

Highlights and Insights:

The Art of Formulating:

Paul emphasised the importance of understanding that not all herbal products are created equal. He explained that the quality and effectiveness of herbal formulations depends significantly on who manufactures them and the importance that is placed on sourcing quality materials.

This insight underscores the meticulous approach we take in developing our products, ensuring that each formulation is crafted with precision and care.

Holistic Approach to Health:

Paul emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to health, which is central to his practice. Unlike conventional medicine that often targets only the symptoms, Paul’s method focuses on understanding and addressing the whole person and their unique context. Drawing inspiration from ancient traditions like Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, this approach aims to tackle the root causes of health issues rather than just the symptoms.

Paul explained, "It's about understanding the interaction between the herb and the patient. The concept of energetics pushes us to dig deeper, encouraging a more thorough investigation to better understand and facilitate the healing process."

Bridging Traditional and Modern Medicine:

Paul discussed how he blends traditional herbal wisdom with modern scientific approaches in his work. He highlighted the influence of Peter Holmes’s research on the energetics of Western and Eastern herbs, which deepened his understanding of herbs beyond just their pharmacological properties. By combining this traditional knowledge with scientific validation, Core Botanicals^® offers products that are both effective and rooted in time-tested wisdom.

Paul explained, "I still take an analytical approach to herbal medicine. While I value the concept of energetics, I use it as a tool to ensure that the different aspects of a formulation work together harmoniously. I make sure there are no conflicts and that nothing important is overlooked."

The Why Behind Core Botanicals^®:

When asked why he chose to create Core Botanicals^®, Paul highlighted his desire to make holistic health accessible to more people. His clinical experience showed him the limitations of treating only a few thousand patients a year. By developing high-quality herbal products, he could extend the benefits of holistic medicine to tens of thousands of people, promoting self-care and wellness on a larger scale. He said, "We realised that the only way to make the benefits of holistic medicine accessible to more people was to create products that they could use themselves, in their own homes. This way, we can help many more people than I ever could in my clinic."

Commitment to Quality and Efficacy:

Paul's commitment to quality and efficacy is evident in every aspect of Core Botanicals^®. He shared that our formulations are designed to provide not just symptomatic relief but also long-term health benefits. "Our goal is to offer products that don't just mask symptoms but truly support the body's natural healing processes," Paul stated and we believe this commitment will strengthen our relationships with both retail partners and customers.

Conclusion:

Our Q&A session with Paul Keogh was a testament to his profound knowledge and passion for herbal medicine. His insights into the art of formulation, the holistic approach to health, and the integration of traditional and modern practices offer a glimpse into the values that drive Core Botanicals^®. We are grateful to Paul for sharing his wisdom and to all participants for their engaging questions. Stay tuned for more such enlightening sessions and continue your journey towards holistic health with Core Botanicals^®.

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RESPIDEFEN® - ‘Why these conditions' and 'why this formula'?

RESPIDEFEN^®Cough Medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is our best-selling product here at Core Botanicals®. While we are proud of all of our herbal medicines, we are particularly blown away by the community response to this formula.

This product has sold out four times. Since our sourcing and manufacturing process is meticulous, it takes some time for us to meet our demand with supply. In the next three weeks, it’s possible that we will run out of this medicine again and have a gap of a few weeks before we can continue selling it.

Today we’d love to give a deeper insight into our Cough formula, so you can better understand what it can do for your health and how. RESPIDEFEN®Cough Medicine relieves coughing and dissolves and clears phlegm. It relives the symptoms of a sore throat and reduces bronchial mucous congestion.

It has over 90 five start reviews online and has helped thousands of Australians to relive coughing when they’re accessed RESPIDEFEN® by buying it online or through one of our Health Food Store partners in Australia.

Why this condition?

Cough is commonly caused by a mild viral infection such as common cold and flu.
Such viruses can infect your nose, nasal passages, throat, and voice box, which make up the area of your body called the 'upper respiratory tract'.
Symptoms associate with mild upper respiratory tract infection include sore throat (pharyngitis), mucous congestion, chest phlegm and mild bronchial cough (either dry or congested).
In healthy people with a strong immune system, cough and associated symptoms normally resolve within a few weeks (< 3 weeks), especially when taking Respidefen.
A persistent cough (lasting > 8 weeks) may indicate an underlying health problem requiring medical investigation by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

(refer https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/cough)

Why this formula?

RESPIDEFEN ® is based on the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) called Stop Cough Power (Zhi Sou San), which provides medicinal effects to relieve cough.
The three main herbs in this formula (Aster, Cynanchi & Balloon Flower) are traditionally used in Chinese medicine as expectorants to clear upper respiratory tract and bronchial mucous congestion, as well as to relieve mild bronchial cough.
Pinellia and Mulberry root bark are traditionally added to resolve phlegm and settle cough, respectively.
Aster, Stemona and Licorice root traditionally act together as antitussives or cough suppressants to relieve a dry and irritable cough.
Core Botanicals ® extraction method takes the fuss out of preparing traditional Chinese medicines, so you get all the benefits without having to boil up (decoct) dried herbs and drink the resulting tea.
RESPIDEFEN ® is a convenient, pleasant tasting, concentrated, liquid herbal medicine with a divided daily dose of 30 mL; equivalent to 3 cups of the same TCM combination, prepared by the traditional method of boiling or decoction.

The Core of Core Botanicals: Sourcing and Manufacturing Spotlight

Harnessing Nature’s Wisdom

Welcome to our latest Core Botanicals® blog. In the Core of Core Botanicals series, we want to dive a little deeper into our business practises to help you understand what makes us different and how this will help you on your wellness journey.

At Core Botanicals®, we are driven by a profound passion for herbal medicine, inspired by our founder, Paul Keogh.

With over 36 years of experience in the field, Paul’s dedication to creating powerful and effective herbal formulas has always been rooted in a deep respect for nature's healing potential.

Core Botanicals is proudly an Australian family owned and operated business. Paul and our entire team here are passionate about our herbal medicines, prioritising potency over profit.

When Paul established Core Botanicals, his goal was to develop the best possible formulas for our customers.

We’d like to share with our Core Botanical family how this vision has become a reality in the way that we make our medicine.

Committed to Quality and Innovation

Our herbs are sourced from traditional locations around the world. These herbs are rigorously tested at Southern Cross University, guaranteeing their purity and potency.

If they do not meet our rigorous analytical standards, they are excluded from our production process.

This meticulous approach ensures that only the finest, high-potency ingredients make it into our products. This isn’t a process that is mandated by the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA), it’s a process that we have chosen so that you can trust our medicines will deliver you the best results.

This is the first step in our unique and specially designed two-phase extraction process, which concentrates and stabilises the active compounds.

Regulatory Excellence

All our products are TGA listed, ensuring they meet the highest safety standards.

This approval process involves rigorous substantiation of evidence, providing our customers with confidence in the quality and reliability of our herbal medicines.

Superior Potency

Unlike many competitor products that use dried concentrates, our herbs are real and potent.

Leading brands of consumer liquid extracts offer a potency equivalent to 500mg of dry herbs per ml.
Core Botanicals liquid extracts, however, provide a potency equivalent to 1500mg of dry herbs per ml.

This means our medicines are far more potent than most other liquids on the market, allowing you to take less for the same amount of benefit.

Proudly Australian Manufacturing

Our manufacturing partner, based near beautiful Lake Macquarie, has worked closely with Paul to perfect our herbal extraction process.

By integrating the ancient wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with modern, cutting-edge techniques, we ensure that our products are not only potent but also convenient and accessible.

Our two-phase extraction process combines different extraction techniques for optimal potency.

A Holistic Approach

At Core Botanicals®, we believe in a holistic approach to health.

We’re dedicated to helping you achieve wellness through the pure, potent and powerful medicines we create. Each product is a testament to our commitment to quality and our passion for helping you harness the healing power of nature.

Your health journey is important to us and we’re so proud of the reviews that are coming in and the number of customers who are returning time and time again.

Thank you for being a part of the Core Botanicals family. We are excited to continue supporting your health journey with our herbal medicines.

Stay tuned for more insights and updates on our new products to be released later in the year.