Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • A message from your instructor

    • You're here! Now what?
  • 2

    About Herbalism I

    • About Herbalism I

    • Assignments & Completion

    • Course Curriculum
  • 3

    Unit 1: Introduction to Herbalism

    • Lesson 1.1: What is Herbalism?

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 1.1

    • Lesson 1.2: What do herbalists do?

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 1.2

    • Exercise: Journal Prompt

    • Lesson 1.3: Holistic Approach to Health & Wellness

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 1.3
  • 4

    Unit 2: From Harvest to Home

    • Lesson 2.1: How to Choose Herbs

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 2.1

    • Lesson 2.2: Plant Identification

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 2.2

    • Lesson 2.3: How to Store Herbs

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 2.3

    • Lesson 2.4: Cooking with Herbs

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 2.4
  • 5

    Unit 3: Herbal Actions & Energetics

    • Lesson 3.1: How Herbs Function in the Body

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 3.1

    • Exercise: Mini Health Interview

    • Lesson 3.2: Materia Medica

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 3.2

    • Lesson 3.3: The Body Systems

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 3.3
  • 6

    Herbal Exercises 1

    • PDF: Herbal Exercises #1
  • 7

    Unit 4: Using Herbs to Improve Health

    • Lesson 4.1: Common Complaints

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 4.1

    • Lesson 4.2: Nutritional Imbalances

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 4.2

    • Lesson 4.3: Finding the Root Cause of Imbalance

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 4.3

    • Lesson 4.4: Working with Sensitive Groups

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 4.4
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    Unit 5: Making Herbal Medicine

    • Lesson 5.1: Supplies for Herbal Preparations

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 5.1

    • Lesson 5.2: Types of Herbal Preparations

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 5.2

    • Lesson 5.3: Working Intuitively with Herbs

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 5.3
  • 9

    Herbal Exercises 2

    • PDF: Herbal Exercises #2

    • Instructions: How to Make Fire Cider (PDF)

    • Instructions: How to Remove Alcohol from Tinctures
  • 10

    Unit 6: Making Herbal Skin Care

    • Lesson 6.1: Supporting the Skin's Natural Anatomy

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 6.1, pt. 1

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 6.1, pt. 2

    • Lesson 6.2: Common Skin Conditions

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 6.2

    • Lesson 6.3: Recipes for Face & Body

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 6.3
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    Unit 7: The Herbalist in Business

    • Lesson 7.1: Learning (and remembering) the Legal

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 7.1

    • Lesson 7.2: Coaching & Caring for the Client

    • [VIDEO] Lesson 7.2

    • Lesson 7.3: Keeping the Books & Using Systems
  • 12

    Herbal Exercises 3

    • Herbal Exercises #3
  • 13

    Appendices

    • Chinese Body Clock

    • Consent and Release Form

    • Formula Evaluation Worksheet

    • Glossary of Leaf Shapes

    • Herbal Monograph

    • Herbal Actions List

    • Herbal Actions Worksheet

    • Herbs During Pregnancy

    • HIPAA Form

    • Professional Resources

    • References

    • Sample Daily Herb Routine

    • New Client Intake Form SAMPLE ONLY
  • 14

    You Made it!

    • A note from me to you
  • 15

    What's Next? Advanced Herbalism Overview...

    • Advanced Herbalism overview