Online Class: Herbalist 101
|  | | | Do you want to practice herbal medicine? Interested in Holistic Medicine? This is the course for you! You will learn how to make herbal remedies, study herbs and their actions, client consulting, dose requirements, wildcrafting, what it means to be a community herbalist and more!
| | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $55.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $80.00 |
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 Course Description 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.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: The Herbalist's PathFinding 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. | Lesson 2: BalanceThis lesson will cover balance and the holistic lifestyle, Wheel of life exercise, Consulting with clients. | Lesson 3: Herbal PharmacognosyDefinitions of Herbal and Medical Terminology Active Constituents in Plants | Lesson 4: Wildcrafting, Harvesting and StorageThis course covers gathering plants in the wild, harvesting and storage | Lesson 5: Making Herbal Medicines 1Material, herbal dosages, administering herbs,Tinctures, & Solvents. General guidelines for making all forms of herbal medicines and tonics | Lesson 6: Making Herbal Medicines 2Dosages, Decoctions, Infusions, poultices, powders, capsules, tea, sun extract, cold extract, bolus, Salves, steams, herbal baths, electuary, children's recipe, basic herbal vinegar. | Lesson 7: Wonderful Weeds 1 AUses, harvesting, medicinal qualities for: Dandelion, Mullein,& Yarrow | Lesson 8: Wonderful Weeds 1BThis lesson will cover Stinging nettle, Calendula, Plantain & Cleavers | Lesson 9: Wonderful Weeds Part 2 This lesson will cover Burdock, Yellow Dock, Marshmallow root, & Red clover in detail. | Lesson 10: Wonderful Weeds Part 2 BThis lesson will cover Comfrey, Catnip, & Chamomile in detail | Lesson 11: Medicinal Herbs Found in Your Kitchen Part 1 AHerbs covered in this lesson are Alfalfa, Black Pepper, Cinnamon | Lesson 12: Medicinal Herbs Found in Your Kitchen Part 1BThis lesson will cover Flax, Fennel, & Garlic in detail. | Lesson 13: Medicinal Herbs Found in Your Kitchen Part 2 AThis Class covers Ginger, Parsley & Rosemary, | Lesson 14: Medicinal Herbs Found in Your Kitchen Part 2 BThis lesson will cover Sage, Thyme, & Turmeric |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
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Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers
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| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Herbalist 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 32326 | | Course Type | : | Hobby/Enthusiast | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $55 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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