Holistic Herbalist Practitioner Program

About the Course

The Holistic Herbalist Practitioner Program is an advanced level course that includes all material from the Master Herbalist and Herbalist Programs, in addition to an engaging discussion of anatomy concepts. It begins with the fascinating history of herbal medicine and delves into an introduction to botany where students will learn plant anatomy and scientific classifications. Students will gain a vital understanding of identifying plants by family characteristics and learn proper harvesting guidelines. Within the Holistic Herbalist Practitioner Program, students will become familiar with herbalist vocabulary and will learn common interactions between drugs, medicinal herbs, and vitamins. The course provides a fundamental understanding of human anatomy and the role herbal medicine plays within each system of the body. In this section of the course, students will be able to learn common conditions within each system and explore helpful herbs and remedies that are commonly used. The course concludes by applying all of this information to preparing herbal remedies at home. Within this section, students will learn about measurements and conversions, as well as determining dosages across age groups. Students will also gain the ability to confidently prepare herbal remedies, from teas and tinctures to creams and herbal candies.
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Course Materials

The Holistic Herbalist Practitioner Program is a fantastic course for those interested in exploring the world of herbal medicine as a comprehensive and integrative practice. Students will gain a strong foundation within the field of herbalism. The course is made up of four books, covering a wide range of interesting topics within herbalism:

  • The Forgotten Ways of Natural Healing: An Introduction to Botany and Herbal Medicine

  • The Forgotten Ways of Natural Healing: Interactions Between Drugs, Herbs, and Vitamins

  • The Forgotten Ways of Natural Healing: An Introduction to Herbal Medicine and Human Anatomy

  • The Forgotten Ways of Natural Healing: A Guide to Making Herbal Remedies at Home

Course Syllabus

    1. The Forgotten Ways of Natural Healing: An Introduction to Botany and Herbal Medicine

    2. Introduction

    3. Lesson 1: History of Herbal Medicine

    4. History of Herbal Medicine Lesson Review Exercise

    5. Lesson 2: Introduction to Botany I

    6. Lesson 3: Introduction to Botany II

    7. Lesson 4: Introduction to Botany III

    8. Introduction to Botany Assignment

    9. Introduction to Botany Lesson Review Exercise

    10. Works Cited

    11. Plant Reference Booklet

    1. The Forgotten Ways of Natural Healing: Interactions Between Drugs, Medicinal Herbs, and Vitamins

    2. Introduction

    3. Lesson 1: Herbalist Vocabulary

    4. Herbalist Vocabulary Lesson Review Exercise

    5. Lesson 2: Interactions Between Drugs, Herbs, and Vitamins

    6. Interactions Between Drugs, Herbs, and Vitamins Lesson Review Exercise

    7. Works Cited

    1. The Forgotten Ways of Natural Healing: An Introduction to Herbal Medicine and Human Anatomy

    2. Introduction

    3. Lesson 1: The Circulatory System

    4. Lesson 2: The Lymphatic System/The Immune System

    5. Lesson 3: The Respiratory System

    6. Lesson 4: Ears, Nose, Throat, and Eyes

    7. Lesson 5: The Digestive System

    8. Lesson 6: The Nervous System

    9. Lesson 7: The Integumentary System (The Skin, Hair, and Nails)

    10. Lesson 8: The Musculoskeletal System

    11. Lesson 9: The Glandular System/ The Endocrine System

    12. Lesson 10: The Reproductive System

    13. Lesson 11: The Urinary System

    14. Introduction to Herbal Medicine and Human Anatomy Lesson Review Exercise

    15. Works Cited

    1. The Forgotten Ways of Natural Healing: A Guide to Making Herbal Remedies at Home

    2. Introduction

    3. Lesson 1: Equipment Needed and Maintenance

    4. Lesson 2: Measurements and Conversions

    5. Lesson 3: How to Prepare Herbal Remedies

    6. Lesson 4: Determining Dosages

    7. Lesson 5: Making Herbal Remedies

    8. Making Herbal Remedies Assignment I

    9. Making Herbal Remedies Assignment II

    10. Materia Medica

    11. Health Questionnaire Assignment

    12. Works Cited

    1. Final Exam Directions

    2. Final Exam Part One

    3. Final Exam Part Two

    4. Final Exam Part Three

About this course

  • $3,000.00
  • 4 textbooks

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We strive to provide quality education that is affordable and accessible to everyone, We seek to provide students with the opportunity to further themselves professionally and customize their education to fit their lifestyle and budget.