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The Course Contents
1. Understanding herbal therapeutic actions
- History of herbal medicine
- How herbal medicine has been used traditionally and how the practice has evolved over the years
- How do herbal medicines work and how do they differ from “chemo-pharmaceuticals”?
- What is phyto-therapy and does it follow the scientific tenets of medicine?
- Are medicinal herbs safe?
- What are the advantages with herbal treatment?
- What is the current stage of research and development in establishing the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines?
2. How to classify herbs and prepare them
- A definition of a herb
- Classifying herbs
- How to classify herbs based on property
- How to classify herbs by their usage
- Classifying herbs as per active constituents
- How to prepare herbal infusions, teas, poultices etc
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3. Using herbs for therapeutic purposes
- Principles of herbal therapy practice
- The basis for diagnosis
- What is Materia Medica?
- How do we use Materia Medica?
- Common ailments and their symptoms
- Most effective herbs for common ailments
- Dosages and formulations
4. Diagnosis and treatment practice
- Different forms of diagnosis
- The patient interview as an input for the diagnosis
- Visual diagnosis
- Linkages between diagnosis and a person’s constitutional characteristics
- Treatment process and stages (typical case study)
- Emergency situations where herbal treatment may not be the appropriate choiceHerb-Drug and Herb-Food Interactions
5. Treating women’s illnesses
- Why treatment of women’s illnesses requires additional care
- Common illnesses in women
- Herbs for treatment of infertility in women
- Herbs for pregnant and nursing women
- Phytoestrogens and their use in treating menopausal effects
- Two of the widely used herbal medicines for treatment of infertility and menopause
Using herbs as a contraceptive
6. Treating children’s illnesses
- Why herbal medicine is a good option for children
- Common Illnesses amongst children and their herbal remedies
- Herbal medicines to build immunity and resistance
Dosage and Usage
- Administrating herbal remedies
- Herbal remedies for calming hyper kids
7. First-aid using herbal remedies
- Why herbal medicines are a good first-aid option
- What should a first-aid kit contain?
- Herbal First-aid kit for the home
- Herbal First-aid kit for travel
- Common household “accidents” and their first-aid treatment
8. Herbal products for personal care
- Skin care and herbal products for skin care
- Skin disorders and herbal remedies
- Hair care and skin/scalp herbal remedies
- Herbal products for personal care
- Herbal bath
- Aromatherapy
- Benefits of using herbal products
9. Herbs in food and nutrition
- Healthy diets and dietary plans
- Culinary herbs
- Clinical nutrition from a herbal perspective
- Beneficial use as a food supplement
10. Herbal remedies for animals
- Why herbal medicine is good for animals
- Common pet illnesses
- Common herbal remedies for pets
- Which herbs are not safe for pets
- Herbal remedies for horses
- How to give herbs to pets
- Herbal supplements for pets
- Licensed herbal veterinary medicines
11. Setting up as a Herbalist
- Where to practice?
- A place to work
- A herbalist’s equipment
- Transport
- Useful reading
- What skills do you need?
- How to assess your strengths and weaknesses
- Other aspects to consider
- Getting prepared
12. Finding clients
- How will you position yourself?
- Sources of work
- Networking
- Leaflet drop
- Seminars
- Using PR to get business
- The internet
- Making your website work
- Gaining referrals
- Advertising. The media. Writing an ad.
13. Herb gardening
- How to grow herbs
- Outdoor herb gardening
- Indoor herb gardening
- How to dry herbsHerbs which are grown from a seed
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