Introduction to Herbal Health
This lecture will help students understand the basics of herbalism and holistic nutrition, including its history and cultural significance.
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History & Cultural Significance of Herbal Medicine
In this lecture, students will Identify the different approaches to herbal medicine, such as Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Ayurveda. We will also address the importance of recognizing key safety considerations, including dosage, contraindications, and potential interactions with medications.
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The Basics of Plant Identification
Fundamentals of Plant Identification; Use Field Guides; Differentiate between Medicinal, Edible, and Toxic Plants; Recognize Key Herbal Classifications; Practice Sustainable Harvest Techniques
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Common Herbal Classifications
Recognize key herbal classifications (e.g., adaptogens, nervines, bitters) and their general functions.
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Ethical and Sustainable Wild-crafting
In this lecture, students will define ethical wild-crafting and sustainable herbal practices, ensuring responsible sourcing and use of medicinal plants.
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The Role of Herbs in Digestion and Gut Health
Understand the digestive systems function; Identify key herbs that support digestion; Recognize common digestive issues; Create simple herbal remedies.; Incorporate herbs into daily meals.
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Herbs for Digestion
Identify key herbs that support digestion, such as ginger, peppermint, fennel, and chamomile. As well as, recognizing common digestive issues (e.g., bloating, indigestion, acid reflux) and how herbs can help alleviate symptoms.
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Making Digestive Teas & Tinctures
Create simple herbal remedies for digestive health, including herbal teas, tinctures, and bitters. We will also take a look at incorporating digestive-supporting herbs into daily meals, improving gut health naturally.
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Herbal Support for Immune Health
Understand the basics of the immune system; Identify key immune-boosting herbs; immune stimulants vs immune modulators; Recognize common immune challenges; Create herbal syrups, oxymels, and teas.
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Antiviral and Immune Boosting Herbs
Identify key immune-boosting herbs, such as elderberry, echinacea, astragalus, and garlic. Differentiate between immune stimulants and immune modulators, and when to use each. Recognize common immune challenges, such as colds, flu, and seasonal allergies, and select appropriate herbal remedies.
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DIY Herbal Syrups and Oxymels
Create herbal syrups, oxymels, and teas to support immune health and prevent illness naturally.
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Herbs for Energy and Stress Management
Understand the impact of stress on overall health; Identify key adaptogenic and nervine herbs; Differentiate stimulating, calming, and balancing herbs.
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Adaptogenic Herbs
Identify key adaptogenic and nervine herbs, such as ashwagandha, rhodiola, holy basil, and lemon balm, that help manage stress and boost energy. Differentiate between stimulating, calming, and balancing herbs and their appropriate use.
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Creating Herbal Stress Blends
Create herbal blends for stress relief and sustained energy, including teas, tinctures, and infused honeys. Develop a simple daily herbal routine to naturally support stress resilience and vitality.
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Herbal Remedies for Women's Health
Understand the role of herbs in supporting Women's Health; Identify Key Herbs in Women's Wellness; and Recognize Common Hormonal Imbalances.
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Herbal Approaches for Menstrual Support
Identify key herbs for women’s wellness, such as red raspberry leaf, chasteberry (Vitex), dong quai, and motherwort. Recognize common hormonal imbalances and select appropriate herbal remedies to support cycle regulation, PMS relief, and menopausal transitions.
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Herbal Infusion and Decoction Techniques
Prepare herbal infusions and decoctions specifically for women’s reproductive health.
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Introduction to General Anatomy
It is important for herbalists to understand human anatomy because knowing how the body works helps them choose the right herbs to support specific organs, systems, and healing processes safely and effectively.
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Liver Support and Detoxification
Today, we'll explore which herbs are most helpful at different stages of liver damage: from early fatty liver to advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis, then finally carcinoma.
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Cardiovascular and Circulatory Support
Lecture on Holistic Cardiovascular and Circulatory Support. Engaging discussion on understanding the heart and the importance of the cardiovascular system, how to best provide herbal, nutrition, and lifestyle support.
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Nervous System and Brain Support
Lecture on the Nervous System and Brain Support; Herbal Support; Holistic Nutritional Health and Support of the Nervous System; and Holistic Lifestyle Support for Nervous System and Brain Health.
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Digestion and Gut Health
Gut health is foundational to overall well-being. It affects immunity, mental clarity, mood, and nutrient absorption.
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Respiratory Health and Herbal Support
Respiratory Health and Lung Support.
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