Roots Of Herbalism Home Study Course

Course overview

The Roots of Herbalism course explores the philosophies of ecological Herbalism, the practices of herbal nutrition, and the foundations of holistic health. Students learn to make their own herbal preparations, including tisanes and tinctures, to apply the knowledge they learn about the plants. Students learn 25 herbs and their uses as well as sensory qualities. Through this course, you will - Discover your relationship to plants and the environment, and its impact on your personal health Explore the theory, philosophy, and history of ecological herbalism and ethnobotany Understand the role of the nervous system and emotional, mental, and spiritual health in our physical wellbeing Learn techniques to integrate herbal wellness into a daily lifestyle practice Discuss important foundational nutritional principles to nourish your own healing capacity Learn the botanical classification, parts used, and prominent medicinal uses of over 25 herbs from Native American and Western Materia Medica, to begin building your knowledge of herbs Explore how to make your own herbal preparations to apply your herbal knowledge through practical application, including tisanes, tinctures, infused oils, and topical applications Learn how to integrate these ancient teachings into our modern day world Roots of Herbalism is intended as a comprehensive introduction to the art of herbal healing for those who wish to help themselves and their families achieve radiant wellbeing through natural health. It is a practical course well-suited for laypeople and health professionals alike. Both those with no herbal experience, and those with years of self-study and practice, will gain insight from this program. Participants have access to the instructors throughout the course via email as well as a Facebook discussion group and once per month live Roots Roundtable where unique content is offered along with time for questions. The course seeks to marry ancient traditions with the scientific context of our modern world. Our goal is to reclaim our herbal heritage and empower students to apply these teachings for optimum wellbeing in balance with modern society. We focus our study on plants which are common in the Native North American and Western European traditions, which grow commonly in the wild or can be easily cultivated.