‘Thinking Like
A Herbalist'
A Course in
Herbal Medicine
Part One
Starts May 30th 2015
This introductory course is ideal for budding herbalists, or indeed
anyone who would like to learn more about herbs, herbal medicine and
health with guidance and support from a qualified herbalist.
'Echinacea is good for colds'. This is how many people tend to think
about herbs. But this approach is really only half the story.
This course will help you think differently about health, to 'think like a
herbalist', and learn to apply herbs for everyday ailments.
There will be a mix of theory, and practical demonstrations of making
herbal medicines, with remedies to take home.
The aim is to help you:
 gain confidence in using herbal remedies safely
 develop herbal skills, such as understanding root causes
 learn strategies and remedies for treating and preventing some
common conditions
 gain an understanding of how herbal medicines work
 find out how easy making your own herbal medicine is
 gain a greater understanding of how to create health
This is a stand-alone course, or can be followed with Part Two which will
run twice in 2015, once in the summer and again in the autumn.
Part One Course Outline May 30th- 6th June 2015
Date
Topics covered
Sat May 30th 10-5pm
Herbal principles e.g. 'treat causes, not symptoms’.
Herbal safety, interactions, and contraindications.
Herbal constituents and actions.
Understanding dosage.
How to make herbal infusions and decoctions.
Herbal Practice and
Philosophy
Herbal Pharmacy.
Learn how to make medicines for free (ish!)
How to harvest and prepare herbal medicines.
Includes tinctures, salves, and infused oils.
Make a calendula tincture.
31st May 2.30-7pm
Looking at key areas of health:
Nutrition, sleep, stress, vitality and fatigue, and
the use of herbs, diet and lifestyle here.
Herb tastings.
Make herbal green drink powders.
Holistic Health
Seasonal Wellness.
Sat June 6th 10-5pm
Kitchen Pharmacy
& First Aid.
Herbal Treatment of
Digestive Conditions
Echinacea in detail and how to use it effectively.
Treatment of cold sores, hay fever, colds and flu.
Herbs to support the immune system.
How to make elderberry syrup
Medicinal uses of culinary herbs and spices.
Medicinal mushrooms.
Creating a First Aid kit.
How to make calendula salve.
Herbal bitters and carminatives.
Herbal treatment of poor digestion, bloating,
indigestion, constipation and acid reflux.
Make a digestive tonic.