Course Contents:
Sept 21st - Introduction to Herbal
MedicineThe energy of
healing herbs
Phyto-chemistry
Collecting,
drying & storing herbs
Comparison of
herbal preparations
Purchasing herbs
& herbal products
Safety & toxicity
Interactive: Herb walk at Linden Gardens
Sept 28th -
Herbs for the Digestive &
Cleansing Systems Overview of the
liver & digestive system
Herbs & formulas
for maintaining healthy digestion and treating
digestive conditions
Alterative herbs
Healing &
cleansing diets
How to make
healing herbal teas & herbal tea blends
Interactive:
Making infusions & decoctions
Oct 5th – Herbs for the Respiratory.
Lymphatic & Immune Systems Overview of the
respiratory, lymphatic & immune systems
Herbs & formulas
for the respiratory conditions, supporting
the lymphatic system & strengthening immunity
Interactive:
Making an immune-building soup
Making an herbal cough syrup
Oct 12th –
Herbs for Children & Herbs
for the Nervous System Herbs & formulas
especially helpful for children
Overview of the
nervous system
Herbs & formulas
for nervous concerns including anxiety, depression,
hyperactivity, sleep
Interactive:
Making washes, poultices & compresses
Making elderberry syrup
Oct 19th – Herbs for Women Overview of a
woman’s life, cycles & passages
Including menstruation, fertility, pregnancy & menopause
Herbs for
supporting the reproductive system
How to make
tinctures & extracts
Interactive:
Making extracts, tinctures & vinegars
Oct 26th -
Herbs for Men & Herbs
for the Urinary System Overview of the
urinary & male reproductive system
Herbs & formulas
for healing & strengthening the urinary tract
Herbs & formulas
for supporting men’s reproductive system
Healing benefits
of sitz baths & herbal baths
How to develop
herbal formulas
Interactive:
Making herbal baths & salt bath blends
Nov 2nd – Herbs for Elders & Herbs for
the Musculoskeletal System Overview of
health issues for elders
Herbs & formulas
especially for elders
Overview of the
musculoskeletal system
Herbs & formulas
for treating musculoskeletal conditions including injuries,
arthritis & fibromyalgia
Interactive:
Making liniments & massage oils
Nov 9th – Herbs for the Cardiovascular
System & Herbs for Energy Overview of the
cardiovascular system
Herbs & formulas
for supporting cardiovascular health
Overview of
adrenal function & stress issues
Herbs & formulas
for building strength & energy
Interactive:
Making an herbal tonic
Making an herbal oil
Nov 16th –
Herbs for the Skin Overview of the
skin & its functions
Herbs & formulas
for treating skin conditions such as dermatitis, acne,
eczema, psoriasis
Herbal first aid
Herbs for daily
skin care
How to make
salves, creams and kitchen skin care products
Interactive:
Making an herbal salve
Making cleansing grains
Making an herbal cream
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