The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
The healing power of nature is the inherent self-organizing and healing process of
living systems which establishes, maintains and restores health. Naturopathic
medicine recognizes this healing process to be ordered and intelligent. It is the
naturopathic physician's role to support, facilitate and augment this process by
identifying and removing obstacles to health and recovery, and by supporting the
creation of a healthy internal and external environment.