Certificate in Home Herbal Medicine
This is an online course designed to give you the knowledge and skills to use herbal medicines safely and effectively at home. This is an enjoyable and practical course you can do online and using ordinary kitchen equipment.
Sara Hamer, Medical Herbalist
I have been a medical herbalist for around 20 years and have been involved in running my own practice as well as teaching herbal medicine for many years. I trained at the College of Phytotherapy in the UK, and have taught at a number of schools, both in the UK and New Zealand.
The things that give me greatest joy about my profession are empowering people to care for their own health, and the practical skills needed to grow, harvest and prepare herbal medicines.
What this course is about
Herbal medicine is the use of plants for restoring and maintaining health. There are traditions of herbal medicine the world over.
Herbal medicine is largely folk medicine – the medicine of the people. Knowledge is often handed down through families and communities through everyday use. There are also formal schools of herbal medicine. Many schools have rigorous training programmes, which include similar subjects to conventional medicine and which take several years to complete, that train students to be professional practitioners.
But because many people want to learn about herbal medicine simply to treat themselves and their families, or just out of interest, there are courses like this one.
The aim of this course is to equip you with the ability to find out about common medicinal plants and how to use them in the home. It includes sections on identifying, cultivating and preparing herbal medicines. It also explores some of the chemical constituents and medicinal properties of plants, as well as culinary and cosmetic uses. There are sections on the history of herbal medicine, and herbal medicine around the world to help give you a context and deeper understanding of this ancient art.
This course is aimed at giving you a good overview of herbal medicine for home use. It does not have the depth or breadth to give you enough knowledge to practice as a medical herbalist. But by the end of the course, you should be able to use herbal medicines safely and effectively for supporting the health of you and your family, treating minor ailments and recognising when you should call for a doctor or other health professional.
Course structure and cost
The cost of the course is $100 per unit, or $950.00 for the whole course, and includes a free e-book on making herbal remedies
COURSE STRUCTURE
There are 10 units, each covering different aspects of herbal medicine. Each unit has an assignment.
On your successful completion of this course, you will receive an attractive electronic certificate.
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 1 – What is herbal medicine? The medicinal actions of herbs and chemical constituents. Herbs in the kitchen.
Unit 2 – The history of herbal medicine. Herbal medicine around the world. Essential oils
Unit 3 – Living holistically. Using herbs responsibly and sustainably
Unit 4 – Herbs in the garden. Plant identification. Botany and taxonomy (names of plants).
Unit 5 – Preventative medicine. Healthy diet and lifestyle. Over the counter supplements.
Unit 6 – Skin and hair problems. Herbal remedies for the skin.
Unit 7 – Minor infections and supporting immunity
Unit 8 – Injuries, aches and pains
Unit 9 – digestive health, nervous system health
Unit 10 – putting it all together. safety and legal considerations
To enrol, contact me on sara.hamer.nz@gmail.com for payment details. Once I have your payment, I will e-mail the course units and the e-book to you.
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