
This lesson introduces you to the philosophy of herbal medicine as well as a brief historical look at their use. Discover why herbal medicine has stood the test of time. Through this lesson you will gain an understanding of what is to come in the course.
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This overview introduces you to the empowering medicine of herbology. We'll touch on the difference between herbal medicine and modern medicine and where each plays a role. You will get a base understanding of how you can best incorporate herbs into your life and why they are so valuable as a form of healing.
Learn about how tinctures and herbal liquid extracts are used and the details of basic ingredients. We will cover herbal tinctures, glycerites and vinegar extracts. For each type, we discuss which herbal liquid preparation may be best suited for you and why.
This lesson is a continuation of the previous lesson. It goes into detail about the herbs used for making herbal tinctures.
Learn how to make tinctures including details of the simple method to information regarding standardization. We will go through all of the step-by-step instructions so that you can make a variety of tinctures with confidence.
Learn more about the herbs discussed in the lectures on making tinctures.
Discover the benefits and uses of burdock in video format.
Discover the benefits and uses of burdock in text format.
Discover the benefits and uses of motherwort in video format.
Discover the benefits and uses of motherwort in text format.
Discover the benefits and uses of echinacea in video format.
Discover the benefits and uses of echinacea in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of hawthorn in text format.
Discover the benefits and uses of valerian in video format.
Discover the benefits and uses of valerian in text format.
This lecture will teach you how to make a warm infusion, cold infusion, sun tea, and decoction. We will cover the details of how to get the most medicine out of your tea from how to prevent the loss of essential compounds to how to best extract certain constituents.
Instructions for plants well-suited for herbal tea.
Discover benefits and uses of nettles in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of nettles in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of marshmallow in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of marshmallow in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of lemon balm in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of lemon balm in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of oats in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of oats in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of elder flower in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of elder flower in text format.
Learn more about the herbs discussed in the lesson on making herbal tea.
Both herbal tinctures and herbal teas have their unique benefits. Know which one to choose.
Herbal oils are used topically for several different types is issues. This lesson addresses which ingredients make the very best oils. We also explore the various different methods for making them.
This note adds clarification on infusion time.
Discover benefits and uses of dandelion flower in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of dandelion flower in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of mullein flower in video format.
Discover the benefits and uses of mullein flower in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of St. John's wort in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of St. John's wort in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of calendula in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of calendula in text format.
Learn more about the herbs discussed in the lesson on making herbal oils.
Salves are surprisingly easy to make and look like they have been manufactured professionally. We go through the simple steps in detail so you understand everything along the way. Salves are actually quite simple to make highly effective.
The lecture includes quick instruction notes for making a salve.
Discover the benefits and uses of plantain in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of chickweed in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of chickweed in text format.
Learn more about the herbs discussed in the lesson on making herbal salves.
Herbal infused honeys can be used for all different types of purposes depending on the herbs that you choose. This lesson covers a few of the ways to make a medicinal honey.
This lecture includes quick instruction notes on making an herbal honey.
Discover benefits and uses of rose in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of rose in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of lavender in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of lavender in text format.
Discover benefits and uses of thyme in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of thyme in text format.
Herbal syrups are a great way to preserve concentrated teas. There are so many different ways to use them.
This lecture includes quick instruction notes on making an herbal syrup.
Discover benefits and uses of lemon verbena in video format.
Discover benefits and uses of lemon verbena in text format.
Learn how to make three different types of poultices including a soothing, drawing and heating poultice. This lesson will also cover how to make a compress. Finally, we will cover when to use a cold poultice or compress and when to use a warm poultice or compress.
Learn more about the herbs discussed in the lesson on making poultices and compresses.
There may be times when you want to use multiple herbs formulated to work together.
Here are some examples of herbal formulations with details of what is included and why they’re included.
While herbs are very safe to use, there are few considerations. Topics covered include the use of herbs during pregnancy and breast feeding, herb-drug interaction and proper plant identification.
It's important to select only the highest quality herbs. We will go through how to tell which herbs are fresh by observing their color, aroma, taste and effectiveness. We will also go through how to properly store herbs to maintain optimum freshness.
For those that are interested in harvesting plants from the wild, we discuss in this lesson how to harvest sustainably. This is an important discussion as herbalism gains popularity.
Whether harvesting herbs from your own garden or harvesting them from the wild, this lesson will show you the proper techniques for drying your own plants. Two examples are provided depending on the quantity of herb to be dried.
Learn more about the herbs discussed in the lesson on drying herbs.
This is a list of trusted companies for ingredients and supplies.
These books are excellent as resources for herbal information as well as great additions to an ongoing reference library.
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I sincerely hope you have learned a great deal that you can put to use right away in your everyday life.
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Plants provide some of our most valuable medicine
· Herbs are readily available to everyone, whether you grow, harvest or purchase them.
· Herbs can be helpful for specific diseases, prevention, energy and vitality.
· Herbs can support other forms of medicine and ways of healing.
· Herbal medicines are easy and inexpensive to make as well as easy to use.
· Herbs are very effective and safe with good instruction.
Plants have been successfully used as medicine throughout history. Currently, the World Health Organization states that more than 80% of people on earth use herbs as their primary form of medicine.
Discover this important mode of healing and learn how you can incorporate herbs into your life for optimum health.
Here is what you’ll get from the course:
· Practical understanding of what herbalism is and how it works.
· Know how to make tinctures, teas, oils, salves, honeys, syrups, compresses and poultices.
· Details of over 20 of the most commonly used medicinal herbs.
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