Herbal medicine chest – Herbs for everyday living – Learn the art of preparing and using medicinal herbs for everyday ailments
£179.00
Description
This course is accredited by the Complementary Medical Association. Once you have completed the course you will receive a certificate from us with the CMA logo and the words “This seal confirms that this student has graduated from a CMA registered school” on it.
Once payment is received you are sent a link to download the course content. No hard copies are posted – you will need to print on your side. Likewise, certificates are sent in email format which you can print out on your side.
This is a brand new course which has been four years in the making since the very first herbalism course in 2017.
What you will learn:
- Various herbal formulations which cover how to make syrups and elixirs, vinegars and oxymels, infusions, decoctions, salves and ointments, tinctures, poultices, compressions and fomentations, glycerites, herb-infused honey, liniments, herbal baths, macerations, pills and capsules, herb-infused oils
- Equipment and tools needed
- Which herbs you will need
- Buying and storing herbs
- Herbal actions (38 pages)
- In depth profiles in separate modules of 20 herbs, their medicinal uses, history and folklore, recipes, precautions, herb-drug interactions, herb-herb interactions
- 53 other herbs and how to use them
- Body systems and which herbs to use
- List of herbs to use for various other ailments (24 pages)
- The safe use of herbs (16 pages)
- How to match herbs to people and not just to ailments
- Which herbs to use for children, dosages and recipes
- Which herbs to use for pets, dosages and recipes
- Which herbs to use for magickal use (81 pages)
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Safety guidelines and poisonous plants
- How to make your own Materia Medica
- A calendar of herbal folklore for each month throughout the year (15 pages)
- Plus much more …
Human fascination with herbs started thousands of years ago. They have played an important role in medicine, politics, religion, romance, cooking, perfume-making and superstition throughout human history.
It is believed that Neolithic man used herbs for food, healing and shamanic rituals. For instance, marjoram pollen was discovered in caves dating back 60,000 years. Some herbs were believed to have magical powers and were sometimes burned for their pleasing scent to keep the gods appeased. Many herbs had medicinal uses and have been used for millennia to cure illnesses. Today, herbal folk remedies are used by most of the world’s population, especially in countries where refined pharmaceuticals and advanced medicine are not available or affordable.
Our ancestors cultivated a deep, rooted relationship with plants; they harvested plants in ceremony, made herbal medicines with intention and passed along traditional plant knowledge to help future generations maintain wellness. In many cultures this information was shared orally, through stories or an apprenticeship with a local healer.
The potent healing qualities of herbs have been used in different therapeutic philosophies throughout history. We find plants used within the Indian ayurvedic system and in Chinese medicine alongside acupuncture and other techniques. They also play a very important role in the Spiritual healing ecology of the North American Indians.
Did you know that about 25% of the drugs prescribed worldwide are derived from plants? Of the 252 drugs in the World Health Organization’s essential medicine list, 11% are exclusively of plant origin. About 200 years ago the first pharmacological compound, morphine, was produced from opium extracted from the seed pods of the poppy flower. Since then, scientists have been studying plants to create the pharmaceutical products we know today. After years of overmedicating, facing resistant bacteria in the microbiome and treating the illness rather than the root of the problem, people are beginning to pay more attention to natural, herbal medicine.
Nature insists that we slow down, listen and observe. Beauty and stillness fill us when we stop our incessant human chatter. Deep in our being we know we have come to this place before, that we too belong in the natural world. We might start with a botanical approach to learning about the plants, with a field guide in hand.
We might be walking along with a plant person simply to hear the lore behind each herbal friend. We may be working in rich soil, rooted in a gardener’s passion bigger than ourselves. Regardless of where we are, the notes of the song begin. A melody calls to us. Where once we trod swiftly by a mass of green, now we see individual plants we know well. Miniature landscapes open before our eyes. And all the daunting information about these plants we felt we had never been able to grasp miraculously begins to take hold. Botany falls into place as surely as an understanding of energetic qualities and medicinal use.
My wish for you with this course is that you can start incorporating herbal remedies in your medicine chest. If you are like me, once you do, every herb you come across is scrutinized for its medicinal properties. I have also written this course at this time as the world is gripped in the COVID pandemic. Western medicine might become unavailable and very expensive in the future – this is where herbs come into play.
This course does not qualify you as a certified herbalist, to set up practice and to see clients and charge for your services. This course is for your personal use and for use with your family and friends. Should you be interested in becoming a certified herbalist, please check the laws of your country. In most cases one needs a three year degree. I do know in the US there are many, many herbalists who do see clients and charge, I cannot comment on the laws of their country.
Module 1
Introduction
A mantra for home healthcare
Module 2
Western Folk Wisdom
Hippocrates
Dioscorides
Galen
Dark Ages
Paracelsus
Culpeper’s Herbal
The Queen’s Closet Opened (1732)
Herbalism outlawed 1850 – 1900
Western Herbal Medicine
Modern times
Module 3
Basic principles of herbal treatment
Four basic qualities
Energetics of herbs
Energetics of illnesses
Signs of disharmony
Using herbs safely
Module 4
Equipment and tools
Essential tools every herbalist needs
Where to put your apothecary supplies
Module 5
Buying and storing herbs
Harvesting herbs if you grow your own
Drying processes
Indoor air-drying herbs
Solar drying herbs
Oven drying herbs
Microwave drying herbs
Storing home-dried herbs
Choosing herbs for drying
Freezing process
Whole herbs
Herb ice cubes
Frozen herbal paste
Buying herbs and remedies
Buying fresh-cut herbs and potted plants
Buying dry “bulk” herbs
Labelling
Make your own labels
Module 6
Methods and dosage
Water infusions (teas)
Standard adult dose
Children’s dose
Brewing times
Water decoctions
Water – Simple syrups and honeys
Standard adult does
Children under five
Alcohol tinctures
Standard adult dose
Oil – Liniment
Infused oil
How to make
Smaller dosages more frequently
Clark’s Rule
Example
Young’s Rule
Example
Dosage charts
Notes for children
For teas
Age/dosage
For tinctures and glycerites
Age/dosage
Acute health problems
Dosage
Chronic health problems
Dosage
Other useful measurements
Approximate equivalents
Weight measures
Module 7
Safety guidelines and poisonous plants
When to use extra special care
Pregnant women
Children
Elderly people
Start small
Dosing safety
Using herbs during pregnancy
Herbs to avoid
Use your senses
Poisonous herbs with pictures
Belladonna
Foxglove
Wolfsbane
Hemlock – the witch’s herb
Henbane, stinking nightshade
Index of poisonous plants
Poisons and antidotes
Module 8
Glossary of herbal actions
Abortifacient to Vulnerary
Examples of herbs for each herbal action
Module 9
Herb/Drug interactions
Understanding why herbs and drugs interact
Pharmacokinetic interactions
Pharmacodynamic interactions
Common herb-drug interactions
Herbal safety topics
Serving sizes
Potential herb/drug interactions
Potential allergies
Parts used
Precautions
Nourishing herbs
Heroic herbs
Tonic herbs
“Specific” herbs
The herb safety continuum scale
Class of herb
Safety rating
Safety notes
Period of usage
Examples
Herb listings by classification
Safety class 2a – For external use only
Safety class 2b – Not to be used during pregnancy
Safety class 2c – Not to be used whilst nursing
Module 10
Herbal preparations using the folk method
What is the folk method?
What is the difference between folk method and ratio method?
Examples of the folk method
Calendula infused oil
Ingredients
Directions
Traditional folk oxymel preparation
Ingredients
Directions
Cumin, coriander and fennel seed tea
Ingredients
Directions
Module 11
Herbal formulations
The different kinds of herbal preparations
Those for internal use
Those for external use
Module 11.1
Syrups, elixirs and cordials
The basic proportions you want to use
Basic herbal syrup recipe
Ingredients
Directions
Great herbs for syrups
Herbal elixirs
Definition
Simple elixir
Daily stress tonifying elixir
Herbal elixirs
Simple elixir
Daily stress tonifying elixir
Video: How to make shelf-stable syrups
Herbal cordials
Immune booster cordial – syrup method
Immune boosting cordial – direct infusion method
Single serving cordial from pre-made tincture
Module 11.2
Vinegars and oxymels
Vinegars
Administration and dosage guidelines
Shelf life and storage guidelines
Tools, equipment and ingredients
Directions
Pros
Vinegar’s innate benefits
No alcohol
Cons
The acidity
Preparation time
Additional considerations
Four Thieves Vinegar
Pro tips
Oxymels
Basic herbal oxymel recipe
Oxymel method 1: Stir, shake, sit
Oxymel method 2: Vinegar decoction
Oxymel method 3: Separately infuse honey and apple cider vinegar
Suggested herbs for oxymels
Pro tips
Module 11.3
Infusions
What are infusions used for?
What are infusions made of?
How is an infusion made?
Hot herbal infusions
How to make a hot infusion
Cold herbal infusions
How to make a cold infusion
How to make an oil infusion
Basic recipe for a cold oil infusion
Recipe for a hot oil infusion
How to make solar and lunar infusions
General guidelines for steeping times
Herbs (including their uses) to use for herbal teas
Module 11.4
Decoctions
How to make an herbal decoction
Herbal decoction tips and tricks
Herbs to use
Video: How to make a perfect decoction
Module 11.5
Salves and ointments
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Sweet almond oil
Apricot kernel oil
Castor oil
Jojoba oil
Rose hip seed oil
Waxes and butters
Shea butter
Cocoa butter
Salve
Lip balm
Lotion bars
Basic salve recipe
Lip balm
About beeswax
Herbs for salves
All-purpose salve
Gentle salve
Fast healing salve
Antifungal salve
Video: How to make herbal salves
Module 11.6
Tinctures
Menstruum
Vodka
Wine
Vinegar
Single v complex
What is the shelf-life of a tincture?
How to make an herbal tincture?
The folk method
Dry herbs
Fresh herbs
Standardized method
Dosing
Making a glycerine tincture
Simplified
Brain tonic tincture
Headache-ease tincture
Caution
Video: How to make an herbal tincture
Module 11.7
Poultices, compresses, fomentation
Poultices
Compresses
Hot or cold compress?
How to make a compress
Fomentation
Shelf life and storage guidelines
Preparing remedies – step-by-step
Poultice
Pros
Cons
Additional considerations
Sunburn compress
Muscle sprains or strains compress
General rash
Aching or nerve pain
Eczema
Plant rashes (poison ivy, oak, sumac, nettle)
Varicose veins poultice and compress
Video: Comfrey compress
Module 11.8
Glycerites
Sealed simmer method
Materials needed
Making the glycerite
Glycerite dosages
Shelf life
Herbs to use for glycerites
How to use glycerites
Various glycerite formulas
Tummy trouble formula
Respiratory and cough formula
Cold and flu formula
Calming and sleep formula
Vitamin C Elderberry glycerite recipe
Video: How to make an herbal glycerite
Module 11.9
Liniment
What are liniments used for?
What are liniments made of?
How are liniments made?
Basic herbal liniment
Kloss liniment and how to make
Video: How to make a liniment
Module 11.10
Herb-infused honey
No heat method
Heated method
Flexibility honey
Upset stomach honey
Respiratory relief honey
Sleepy time honey
Winter colds honey
Video: How to make herb-infused honey
Module 11.11
Herbal baths
Lemongrass and Rosemary bath infusion
Lavender and Aloe Vera bath infusion
Relax and restore
Module 11.12
Macerations
What are macerations used for?
What are macerations made of?
How are macerations made?
Video: How to macerate plants in hot and cold process
Module 11.13
Pills
Capsules
How to make pills
How to make capsules
Allergy relief capsules
Headache relief capsules
Video: How to make herbal pastilles
Module 11.14
Herb infused oils
Supplies for herb infused oils
Warm herb infused oil
Solar herb infused oils
Double boiler herb infusion
Stovetop or crockpot infusion
Oven infusion
Module 12
Materia Medica
Setting up your Materia Medica
Creating the herb profiles
Actions and energetics
Specific indications
Clinical and contemporary use
Traditional use and folklore
Safety considerations
Combination and similar herbs
Videos: Compendium of Materia Medica
An herbalists Materia Medica – what it is and how to create one
Module 13
Various herbs
Taste of herbs
What is the difference between a herb action and a herb property?
Herbal action
Herbal property
Herbal energetic terms
Herb chart showing energetic of various herbs
Where to purchase organic herbs
What is a “part”
An example of parts in herbal recipes
Module 13.1
Aloe
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Energetics
Taste
Actions
Medicinal uses
How to harvest fresh aloe
How to freeze aloe
Burn recipe
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Herb interactions
Module 13.2
Calendula
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Module 13.3
Chamomile
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Energetics
Taste
Actions
Medicinal uses
Dosage and preparations
Preparations
Poultice
Infused oil
Infusion
Tincture
Calendula eyewash
Calendula salve
Lymphatic teas
Module 13.4
Comfrey
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Energetics
Taste
Actions
Medicinal uses
Combinations
Preparations and dosage
Oil
Decoction
Tea/infusion
Lotion
Tincture
Herbal bath
Poultice
Liniment for muscle sprains and strains
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Herb interactions
Module 13.5
Dandelion
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Leaf
Root
Flower
It can be used to treat
Root
Flowers
Sap
Preparations and dosage
Dandelion flower infused oil
Dandelion vinegar
Dandelion tincture
Dandelion infused honey
PMS tea
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Herb interactions
Module 13.6
Echinacea
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
Remedies
Tinctures
Decoctions
Capsules
Flower heads
Powdered root
Gargles
Washes
How to make echinacea tincture
How to make echinacea salve
How to make echinacea oil
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Module 13.7
Elder
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Flowers
Berries
Bark
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
Remedies
Flowers
Berries
Bark
How to make elderberry tea for liver support
How to make an elderberry tincture
How to make elderberry tea for protecting heart and eyes
How to make herbal cough syrup
History and folklore
Precautions
Drug interactions
Module 13.8
Elecampane
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
Carminative/digestive tonic
Remedies
Decoction from the root
Decoctions from the flowers
Tinctures
Syrups
Washes
How to make cough syrup
How to make a honey electuary
How to make an elecampane decoction
How to make herbal cough medicine
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Herb interactions
Module 13.9
Feverfew
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
How to make headache tea
Folklore and history
Precautions
Module 13.10
Holy basil
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
Can all basils be used the same way?
Preparations and dosage
Remedies
Steam
Crushes fresh leaves
Infusion
Tinctures
Wash
Juice
Syrup
Folklore and history
Drug interactions
Module 13.11
Lavender
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
How to make lavender elixir
How to make lavender body scrub
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Module 13.12
Lemon balm
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
Remedies
Infusions
Tinctures
Compresses
Ointments
Infused oil
Juice
Lotions
Combinations
How to make heartburn formula
How to make stomachache tea
How to make simply lemon balm tea
Migraine
Anxiety
Restlessness in children
Sleep aid
Herpes and shingles
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Module 13.13
Marshmallow
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Root
Leaves
Medicinal uses
Urinary tract
Colds and flu
Digestive inflammation
Healing wounds and soothing burns
As a healing food
Applications
Flowers
Leaves
Roots
Decoction
Tincture
Poultice
Ointment
Preparations and dosage
Combinations
How to make marshmallow root cough syrup
How to make allergy tea
How to make throat lozenges
How to make lip balm
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Herb interactions
Module 13.14
Mullein
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
Combinations
Preparations
Syrup
Infused oil
Infusion
Tincture
How to make mullein oil (using fresh flowers)
How to make a mullein poultice
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Video: Medicinal uses of mullein
Module 13.15
Nettle
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Tissue state
Blood building
Styptic
Diuretic
Anti-inflammatory/histamine
Vulnerary
Hormone support
Seasonal allergies
Preparations and dosage
How to make nettle tonic for burns and rashes
How to make allergy tea
How to make anemia tea
How to make bronchitis tea
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Herb interactions
Module 13.16
Peppermint
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Video: Spearmint v peppermint
Module 13.17
Plantain
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Leaf
Seed
Medicinal uses
It is used in
Combinations
For minor cuts/scrapes and burns
To stop bleeding
For hemorrhoids
For poisonous plant rashes
For itchy bug bites
For infections
For Diarrhea
For constipation
For cystitis/UTI’s
For chronic urinary discomfort
For coughs/bronchitis
Preparations and dosage
Infusion
Ointment
Tincture
Topical
Succus
Seeds
How to make plantain infused oil
How to make healing balm
How to make leaky gut tea
Other herbs to consider adding
How to make hemorrhoid “tea”
How to make hemorrhoid salve
Plantain foot bath
Folklore and history
Precautions and drug interactions
Video: Plantain uses
Module 13.18
Rosemary
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
Combinations
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Module 13.19
Sage
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Preparations and dosage
How to make sage mouth and throat spray
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Herb interactions
Module 13.20
Yarrow
Botanical names
Other names
Parts used
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Medicinal uses
Aerial parts
Infusions
Tincture
Compress
Leaves
Fresh
Poultice
Combinations
Preparations and dosage
Folklore and history
Precautions
Drug interactions
Module 13.21
53 Other medicinal herbs and their uses
Module 13.22
Formulating herbal blends
Formula framework
Formula elements
Immediate results
Long-term results
Root cause
Example: Someone with a stuck hacking cough
Pattern recognition
Remedy form
Longevity
Simple acute
Simple chronic
Compound
Simplicity
Balance the energetics
Synergy
Adherence
Barriers to adherence and possible solutions
Taste
Not seeing results
Inconvenience
Lack of comfort
Humility
Intuition
Module 13.23
Guide to the safe use of herbs (16 pages listing various herbs)
Module 14
BODY SYSTEMS AND WHICH HERBS TO USE
Module 14.1
Cardiovascular system
Cardiotonic herbs
Cardioactive herbs
Circulatory stimulants
Vasodilators
Hypertensives
Diuretics
Vascular tonics
Nervines
High blood pressure
Other herbs for high blood pressure
How to make low blood pressure tea
Hardening of the arteries
How to make circulation spice tea
High cholesterol
How to make artichoke tea
Hemorrhoids
Remedies
Remedies
Difficult passage of the stool and hemorrhoids
Remedy
Varicose veins
Other herbs for varicose veins
General remedies
External
Internal
Module 14.2
Respiratory system
Respiratory tonics
Anticatarrhals
Mucolytics
Respiratory stimulants
Lymphatic herbs
Demulcent herbs
Respiratory relaxants
Bronchodilators
Anti-microbial herbs
Allergy rhinitis and hay fever
General remedies
Hay fever
Allergic rhinitis with congestion
Remedies
Coughs and bronchitis
Productive chest coughs
Unproductive coughs
Bronchitis
Dry coughs in the throat and chest
Chest coughs and bronchitis
Remedies
Internal
Congestion, sinus problems and earache
Allergic states with excessive mucus
Earache
Earache causes by infection
Earache due to chronic congestion
Colds, flu and fevers
General remedies
Remedies
Colds
Remedies
High fever
Remedies
Mild fever
Remedies
Flu with muscle aches and pains
Remedies
How to make Fire Cider
Module 14.3
Digestive system
Bitter
Carminatives
Digestive demulcents
Purgatives and laxatives
Astringent
Antispasmodics
Constipation and diarrhea
Diet for constipation
Remedies for constipation
Persistent constipation
Remedies
Diarrhea
Chronic diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome
Remedy
Acidity and indigestion
General remedies
Indigestion, abdominal pain, bloating and hiccups
Remedy
Acidity with gastritis
Remedy
Stomachache
Stomach spasm
Digestive infections
Remedies
Module 14.4
Integumentary system (skin)
Fungal skin infections
General remedies
Remedy 2
Athlete’s foot
Cold sores, shingles and warts
Shingles and chickenpox
Cleansing wounds
Remedies 1 -4
Cold sores, chickenpox and shingles
Remedies
Internal External
General remedies
Healing wounds
Remedies
Bruises
Remedies
Internal
External
Warts
Remedies
Acne and boils
External remedies
Remedies 1 – 5
Internal remedies
Remedies
Skin rashes and minor burns
Hives
Small-scale burns
External remedies
Hives
Remedies 1 – 3
Internal
External
Inflamed skin rashes
Internal remedies
Remedies 1 – 3
Weeping skin
Minor burns and sunburn
Remedies 1 – 2
How to make a chickweed mullein compress
Eczema and psoriasis
Herbs that soothe
Salves that soothe
General remedies
Eczema with weeping skin
Remedies 1 – 3
Module 14.5
Nervous system
What are nervines?
Common nervines
What are adaptogens?
Common adaptogens
Nerve pain
General remedies
Head pain
Remedy
Toothache
Remedy
Module 14.6
Muscular system
Skeletal muscles
Cramps and muscle spasms
Herbs to use
Rheumatoid arthritis
Herbs to use
Osteoarthritis
Herbs to use
Arthritis and inflamed joints
Remedies
Arthritis associated with acid indigestion or peptic ulcer
Remedies
Stiff and aching joints
Remedy
Gout
Remedy
Back pain
Remedy
General remedies
Back pain due to joint inflammation
Remedy
How to make ginger-peppermint salve
Module 14.7
Immune system
What affects your immunity?
Your immune system’s responses
Herbs for the immune system
Other herbs that can be uses
Stress or convalescence
Remedies
Nervous exhaustion
Remedies
How to make immune support tea
Module 14.8
Reproductive system
Menstrual irregularities
Heavy menstrual periods
Irregular menses
Herbs for PMS
Herbs for menopause relief and treatment
Herbs for female libido enhancement
Herbs for male libido enhancement
Herbal remedies for enlarged prostrate
Urinary infections
General remedies
Vaginal yeast infections
General remedies
Candidiasis
Remedies
Hot flashes and night sweats
Remedies
Module 14.9
A-Z Other ailments and herbs to use
Module 15
Herbs for children
Safe herbs for kids
Nourishing plants for kids
Gentle nervines for kids
When things go amiss
Appropriate dosing of herbs for kids
Clarke’s Rule
Young’s Rule
What to watch for
The scratch test
Recommended reading
Module 16
Herbs for pets
Flea repellant
Ear mites or ear irritation
Wounds
Upset stomach
Limping, tender paws
Anxiety
Module 17
Herbs for Magickal use
Herbs for every month of the year
Module 18
Giving credit and citing sources
Module 19
Herbs and astrological signs
Module 20
Suggested reading
Module 21
Bibliography
Attunements – There is no extra charge for the attunements
Burdock and Charoite – Value $300 / R4 200
Five Fairy Herbs – Self-attunement
Ethereal Herbs – Value $20 / R280
Etheric Herbal Remedy
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