Herbalism: How to Create Tinctures, Salves, and Poultices

Name: Herbalism: How to Create Tinctures, Salves, and Poultices
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Learn the techniques used by modern day herbalist to create herbal medicine from plants and herbs for health benefits

Created byJennifer Schroeder

Last updated 1/2019

English

What you'll learn

How to to create herbal extracts including oils, tinctures, glycerites, salves, poultices, infusions and more.
The history of herbal medicine
Understand how to make your own herbal medicine
How to easily incorporate herbs into your daily routine

Course content

4 sections • 25 lectures • 1h 11m total length

Introduction1:18
This video is an introduction to the topics that will be covered in the class.
History of Herbalism2:06
This video discusses the history of herbalism and how civilizations as far back as early Egyptians used plants and herbs as basic medicine.
Quiz on the history of herbalism
Getting Started Making Herbal Medicine1:02
This video discusses the different ways to get started making herbal medicine. Students will learn the best way to get started learning about herbs and how to make herbal medicine.

What is an Herbal Extract?0:59
This video discusses the basic process of makeing herbal extracts. Students will learn the different types of extracts that are used by herbalists today.
Herbal Medicine Basic Terminology2:06
Students will learn the definitions for the different types of herbal extracts.
Getting Started with Alcohol Tinctures/Extracts0:56
This video discusses herbal tinctures made with alcohol. Students will learn how alcohol herbal tinctures are made and how they differ from other types of tinctures.
Alcohol Tinctures Quiz
Herbal Teas2:05
This video discusses the basic use of tea as medicine. Students will learn how to use teas as basic herbal medicine.
Herbal Teas Quiz
How to Make an Alcohol Tincture6:23
This video provides a step by step demonstration on how to make an alcohol based herbal tincture. Students will learn how to make an alcohol based tincture.
Getting Started with Glycerin Tinctures0:36
This video discusses herbal tinctures made with glycerin. Students will learn how glycerin herbal tinctures are made and how they differ from other types of tinctures.
How to Make Glycerin Tinctures (Glycerites)7:03
This video provides a step by step demonstration on how to make an alcohol a glycerin based herbal tincture. Students will learn how to make an glycerin based tincture.
How to Make an Herbal Infused Oil10:49
This video provides a step by step demonstration on how to make an infused herbal oil. Students will learn how to make an infused herbal oil.
Herbal Salves1:19
This video discusses herbal herbal salves made with infused oils. Students will learn how herbal salves are made and the ingredients that make up the salves .
How to Create an Herbal Salve8:35
This video provides a step by step demonstration on how to make an herbal salve. Students will learn how to make an herbal salve.
How to Extract the Herbs and Bottle Your Tinctures, Extracts and Oils10:10
This video demonstrates the process for extracting and bottling herbal extracts. Students will learn how to extract the herbs and bottle herbal extracts for use.
Herbal Poultices0:41
This video describes he many uses for herbal poultices. Students will learn how herbal poultices are used to treat minor skin irritations and stings.
How to Make an Herbal Poultice4:31
This video provides a step by step demonstration on how to create herbal poulitices. Students will learn how to create and apply an herbal poultice.

How to Label Your Herbal Products3:09
In this video students will learn how to properly label herbal products.
Precautions -Using Herbs Wisely1:10
In this video students will learn how to take precautions when using and creating herbal products.
The Herbs Used in this Class1:01
In this video students will learn about the herbs that were used in the demonstrations of this class and why the specific herbs were chosen.

Beeswax to Oil Ratio Chart0:04
Students will learn the different rations of oil to besswax required to make different herbal products.
Recipe: Lavender and Oat Straw infused Oil1:33
Students will learn the recipe for making lavender and oat straw infused oil.
Recipe: Lavender and Oat Straw Herbal Salve1:04
Students will learn the recipe for making lavender and oat straw herbal salve.
Recipe: Elderberry Tincture - Alcohol1:31
Students will learn the recipe for making an Elderberry tincture.
Recipe: Chamomile Glycerite Extract - Vegetable Glycerin1:34
Students will learn the recipe for making a Chamomile glycerite tincture.
Certificate Of Completion Online Wellness School0:02

Requirements

This course is for beginning herbal medicine makers.

Description

Have you always been fascinated by the healing power of herbs? Are you interested in learning the basics of plant medicine and how to make your own herbal concoctions? Then this course is for you!

In this course you will learn:

The history of Herbalism
Introduction to Herbalism
Specific natural medicine making techniques used by herbalist world wide
Basic skills and techniques for incorporating herbs into your daily routine

By the end of this course you will be able to make your own herbal tinctures, salves, poultices,glycerites and more. You will have a general understanding of the basis of herbal medicine and where to obtain quality herbs and roots for your medicine making.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn the techniques for making herbal medicine.
Anyone who enjoys herbs and wants to learn more about how to harvest their healing powers

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Introduction3 lectures • 4min

Making Herbal Medicine13 lectures • 56min

Putting It All Together3 lectures • 5min

Resources and Recipes6 lectures • 6min

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