Therapeutic Herbalism Correspondence Course
Overview
Traditional Roots of Herbalism
A foundational course into Western Herbal Medicine. This is designed for individuals who understand herbal medicine but wish to artfully immerse themselves in the gentle natural healing. This in-depth, comprehensive course emphasizes hands-on learning. As the core of this course, Included is the correspondence course written by David Hoffmann, Therapeutic Herbalism. When completing the course, you will have solid working knowledge and understanding of Green Medicine and Herbalism’s foundation.
Introduction
An introduction to the Therapeutic Possibilities of Herbal Medicine: The therapeutic possibilities of phytotherapy within wholistic medicine are explored, emphasizing the relationship between Herbalism and other therapeutic modalities. Sources of herbal information, how to conduct literature searches, and approaches to studying Herbalism are covered.
A Model
A Model of Holistic Usage:
A review of different therapeutic and non-therapeutic selection criteria leads to a model enabling practitioners to apply herbs within a holistic context.
Actions
As the basis of the model and approach used throughout the course, these are studied in-depth, covering their physiological mechanism, biochemistry, therapeutic possibilities and significant examples. These herbs are categorized by their secondary actions and systems affinity.
Course Includes:
- Ten lessons with over 800 pages of text and an index in an attractive, sturdy binder
- Certificate upon successful completion
Curriculum
“Ordinarily, pharmacology stops with the individual constituent, but when the synergistic influence of several major constituents working together is evaluated, we understand the plant that treats it as a whole entity—and that is holistic in approach.”
~David Hoffmann
1. Basic Principles
- Herbalism, Gaia in Action
- The Gaia Hypothesis
- What are Herbs?
- Herbs, Holism and the paradigm shift
- Therapeutic Ecology
- Complimentary, Alternative or Orthodox?
- Herbalism and Homeopathy
- The International Context of Herbal Medicine
- Intrinsic qualities of Traditional Medicine
- Integration of Traditional & ‘Western’ Medicine
Selection Criteria
- Assessment of the herb’s impact
- Using herbs within the context of a therapeutic system
- A model of holistic Herbal Medicine
- The Actions of Herbs
- Non-Therapeutic selection of criteria
- Classification of Medicinal Plants
- Botany, Pharmacy and Dispensing
- Taxonomic Classification
- Classification of chemical structure
- Classification of Physiological Effect
The Formulation and Preparation of Herbal Medicines
- Internal Remedies- Water-based preparations
- Dry-based preparations
- External Remedies
- Dosage and formulation criteria
- Dosage for children and elders
- Sources of Phytotherapeutic Information
- Emergency Applications
- Actions Strengths and Chemistry Immunity
- Holism and Phytotherapy
- Medicinal Formulations
- Research Updates
- Traditional Pharmacology
2. Systems
- The Digestive System
- The Cardio-Vascular System
- The Lower Respiratory System
- The Upper Respiratory
- The Nervous System
- The Urinary System
- The Reproductive System
- The musculoskeletal System
- The Skin
- Immunity, Holism and Phytotherapy
- Phytotherapy and Children
- Phytotherapy and the Elderly
3. Actions
4. Materia Medica
- A-Z Herbal
- Herbalism, Gaia in Action
- Botany, Pharmacy and Dispensing
- Classification of Medicinal Plants
- Emergency Applications
- Actions Strengths and Chemistry Immunity
- Holism and Phytotherapy
- Medicinal Formulations
- Research Updates
- Traditional Pharmacology
- Immunity and Phytotherapy
- Materia Medica
- Phytotherapy for Children & the Elderly
Projects & Assignments
- Clinical Case Studies
- Formulation Protocols
- Botanical Profile
- Writing a Research Thesis
The Process
Part I (The Correspondence Course) Is the home study part of the course. Study the material and do the lessons at your own pace. Send in the lessons through postal mail or email. We’ll check your lessons and make comments and give you feedback on your progress.
Part II (The Advanced Study & Research) Thesis Project offers you the opportunity to dive deeper into the teachings. Choose an area of study that you feel particularly drawn to in the course, one that sparks your passion, invites your curiosity and beckons you to explore. Write a 5,000-word thesis and conduct a research project to be submitted within the course study time. Also, we ask you to offer to your community and document a couple of workshops or lectures to build understanding, expertise and confidence.
One-on-One Sessions
These sessions are available to both support and deepen the learning experience of this course. Three sessions of 40 minutes each can be done over the phone or through Zoom. These are available to guide and advise you on your research thesis project. You must book these sessions in advance once you have sent in your proposed thesis topic.
Your Guide & Adviser: Shantree Kacera
Homework
Homework is sent in upon each lesson’s completion and returned to you. Please keep us posted as to how you’re doing with your projects.
Time Completion
You may complete these lessons on your schedule. But to utilize them to their fullest, we recommend you set up a scheduled time to do each lesson; one evening a week or an afternoon on the weekends will keep your momentum going. The average time to complete the course is about one year. Some students have completed the material in 6 months, while others may take a few years.
We do ask that you complete the course in two years. After the two-year period, if the student fails to complete the course within the allotted period, the time-extension fee is $100 for an additional year.
Questions
One of the specialties of these lessons is the personal attention available to your questions and homework. We invite your comments, favourite herbal recipes, and suggestions.
Certificate
Each student who completes the lessons and ALL the homework will receive a beautiful Herbal Certificate. The Certificate awarded states that you are acknowledged for conducting a thorough, in-depth study of herbalism. This course’s reputation is outstanding and is recognized as superior among other professional herbalists, herbal schools, and holistic centers.
Lessons 1-10 & Beautifully Designed Course Binder
The Therapeutic Herbalism Correspondence Course comes in a specially designed binder. The binder makes it easy to keep your lessons, homework and other course material together. The binder will be sent out as soon as we receive your tuition.
Course Books Included
- Conscious Living Manual ~ Shantree & Lorenna Kacera
- The Holistic Herbal ~ David Hoffmann, MNIMH
- Medical Herbalism: The Science & Practice of Herbal Medicine: Principles and Practice ~ David Hoffmann FNIMH, AHG
- Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina & Stress Relief – David Winston & Steven Maimes
- Dictionary of Herbalism ~ Simon Mills, MNINH
Further Study & Hands-on Experience
For hands-on training, see our Mentorship Program for dates and details. Click Here>
For information about the Visionary Herbalism, Educator Diploma Course, Click Here>
Tuition
“Ordinarily, pharmacology stops with the individual constituent, but when the synergistic influence of several major constituents working together is evaluated, we understand the plant that treats it as a whole entity—and that is holistic in approach.”
~David Hoffmann, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist
Regular fee is $1500
Includes:
- All Correspondence Course Material & Textbooks
- One-on-One Sessions
- Taxes where applicable
Shipping is $50 for North America | Shipping is $100 for International
$1,500.00
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