Herbalist 101
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Course Description
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You should enroll in this class if your goal is to become an herbalist for fun or profit. The best way to start on the path to becoming an herbalist is to become intimate with a few plants and learn the basics of herbal preparation. This course will cover 25 herbs that you can find in your kitchen or backyard! They include Dandelion, Mullien, Yarrow, Nettle, Plantain, Calendula, Cleavers, Burdock, Yellow dock, Marshmallow, Red clover, Comfrey, Catnip, Chamomile, Alfalfa, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Flax, Fennel, Ginger, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tumeric, and Garlic. Detailed descriptions with scientific names, constituents, associated aliments and recipes will be included. This class will also cover herbal consulting, herbal preparation, wildcrafting. This course will also cover how to make herbal remedies for friends and family, basic herbal pharmacognosy, the spiritual aspect of healing, different types of herbal tradition such as Native American, Western herbalism, Folk medicine, and much more! You will learn how to make infusions, decoctions, tinctures, fluid extracts, elixirs, essences and many other recipes. This class will also cover the healing philosophy of balance and the role and responsibilities of the community herbalist. Begin your herbal journey with me today! Disclaimer: This course is for education only and has not been evaluated by the FDA, it is not intended to treat or diagnose disease. Please consult your Doctor before taking herbal medicines.
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Course Lessons
- The Herbalist's Path :
Finding your path as an herbalist will be covered.The role of the community herbalist. History or herbal medicine. Western Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Shamanism.- Balance :
This lesson will cover balance and the holistic lifestyle, Wheel of life exercise, Consulting with clients.- Herbal Pharmacognosy :
Definitions of Herbal and Medical Terminology Active Constituents in Plants- Wildcrafting, Harvesting and Storage :
This course covers gathering plants in the wild, harvesting and storage- Making Herbal Medicines 1 :
Material, herbal dosages, administering herbs,Tinctures, & Solvents. General guidelines for making all forms of herbal medicines and tonics- Making Herbal Medicines 2 :
Dosages, Decoctions, Infusions, poultices, powders, capsules, tea, sun extract, cold extract, bolus, Salves, steams, herbal baths, electuary, children's recipe, basic herbal vinegar.- Wonderful Weeds 1 A :
Uses, harvesting, medicinal qualities for: Dandelion, Mullein,& Yarrow- Wonderful Weeds 1B :
This lesson will cover Stinging nettle, Calendula, Plantain & Cleavers- Wonderful Weeds Part 2 :
This lesson will cover Burdock, Yellow Dock, Marshmallow root, & Red clover in detail.- Wonderful Weeds Part 2 B :
This lesson will cover Comfrey, Catnip, & Chamomile in detail- Medicinal Herbs Found in Your Kitchen Part 1 A :
Herbs covered in this lesson are Alfalfa, Black Pepper, Cinnamon- Medicinal Herbs Found in Your Kitchen Part 1B :
This lesson will cover Flax, Fennel, & Garlic in detail.- Medicinal Herbs Found in Your Kitchen Part 2 A :
This Class covers Ginger, Parsley & Rosemary,- Medicinal Herbs Found in Your Kitchen Part 2 B :
This lesson will cover Sage, Thyme, & Turmeric
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