Herbal Medicine – An Introductory 12 Month Digital Course

This is an online herbal medicine course which introduces the beginner to herbal medicine. No former experience of training is necessary as we begin with the basics.  The objectives of this course are to empower students to become self-reliant and self-sufficient in terms of caring for their own health and the health of their families and communities.  For the student to become confident in using herbs for common complaints, illness and convalescence.  For the student to develop a sacred relationship with Nature and our Plant Relations.

There are  6 modules to be completed over 12 months –

Introduction – including lectures on – Why use herbal medicine? / A Herbal Glossary/History of Western Herbal Medicine/Herbal Energetics , the Elements and overview of Herbal Astrology/Anatomy and Physiology/Common ailments and health conditions that herbal medicine can help/Supplies and Equipment needed/Importance of Lifestyle/Finding a Plant Ally

The Basics – Plant Anatomy/Choosing herbs/Storing herbs/Creating a Herbarium/ Creating a Materia Medica/Preparing plants for remedy making/Plant Spirits – creating a reciprocal relationship/Menstruums/Herbalism by the Moon/Making Teas, Infusions and Decoctions

More Herbal Preparations – Making herbal medicine tinctures/Kitchen herbs and spices/Internal and external remedies/Herbs in oil/Herbs in Vinegars/Oxymels, Cordials, Syrups and Honeys/Food as Medicine/Recipes for pestos, soups, salads and more.

Going Outside – Growing and Foraging – Introduction to some easy to grow herbs/Tips for growing herbs/Medicinal Herb Gardens/Companion Planting/Plant identification/Foraging for wild medicinal plants/Guidelines for harvesting/Drying herbs

The Body Systems – An introduction to the herbal medicines that are traditionally used for the Immune System/The Digestive System/The Cardiovascular System/The Endocrine System/Muscular-Skeletal System/The Nervous System/The Reproductive System/The Holistic Approach and how to create herbal formulae.

The Skin and Bodycare – The skin as an organ/Skin conditions/Link to internal health/Problems with chemicals in modern skin care/Herbal actions that support healthy skin/Topical remedies for skin problems/Making skin care products/Healthy ageing/Herbal Medicine for the skin

Conclusion – Allopathic V Holistic approach/Power of placebo and nocebo/Integrating an holistic approach/Building relationship with the plants and our ancestors/Putting it all together.

There will be one or more assignments for each module which must be completed and there are three consultations to do, all of which must be completed to receive the Certificate of Completion.

This course will include lessons via PDFs and by video lectures as well as video demonstrations. The student will also receive two ebooks of common weeds written by myself. The student will also receive other ebooks for interest, herbal monographs and recipes for herbal medicine remedies as well as for skin care formulations.

Every month I host a zoom class in herbal medicine which every student should attend.  At each zoom class a topic pertaining to the course or to assignments or to herbal medicine will be discussed.  This is also an opportunity for any herbal medicine questions and for any extra information.  This herbal medicine course will be upgraded and new material introduced at any time.

You can apply to do this course by donation.  Choose an amount that you can afford – €250, 300 or €350 or €400