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Herbalism

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£440 + VAT

Duration:

9 Months

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Course objectives:

This 14 module course teaches you everything from herbal first aid and how to treat or prevent common ailments. It touches on Bach Flower remedies and Chinese Herbal Medecines.

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Type Course Duration 9 Months

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Suitability Anyone interested in becoming a herbalist.

Course objectives This 14 module course teaches you everything from herbal first aid and how to treat or prevent common ailments. It touches on Bach Flower remedies and Chinese Herbal Medecines.

Price

£440 + VAT

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Course programme

Herbalism

Syllabus

1. UNDERSTANDING HERBAL THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

The history of herbal medicine
Traditional use of herbal medicine and its evolution over the years
How do herbal medicines work?
What is phyto-therapy?
How safe are medicinal herbs?
The advantages of herbal treatment
Research into herbal medicines

2. HOW TO CLASSIFY HERBS AND PREPARE THEM

A definition of a herb
Methods of classifying herbs
Classifying herbs based on their properties
Classifying herbs based on their usage
Classifying herbs as per active constituents
How to prepare herbal infusions, teas, ointments etc

3. USING HERBS FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES

The principles of herbal therapy practice
How to diagnose
What is materia medica
How can a materia medica be used
Common ailments and their symptoms
The best herbs to use for common ailments

4. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PRACTICE

The different types of diagnosis
Conducting patient interview
Visual diagnosis
Linking diagnosis and a person's constitutional characteristics
The stages of the treatment process
Emergency situations
How herbs, drugs and food can interact

5. TREATING WOMEN'S ILLNESSES

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
Treatment of infertility and menopause

6. TREATING CHILDREN'S ILLNESSES

Common illnesses amongst children and their herbal remedies
Herbal medicines to build immunity and resistance
Administering herbal remedies
Herbal medicine for calming hyperactive children

7. FIRST- AID USING HERBAL REMEDIES

Why are herbal medicines a good first-aid option?
Items to keep in a first-aid kit
A herbal first-aid kit that can be used at home
A herbal first-aid kit that can be used when travelling
Common injuries and their first-aid treatment

8. HERBAL PRODUCTS FOR PERSONAL CARE

Treating skin disorders with herbal remedies
Caring for your hair and skin with herbal remedies
Herbal products for personal care
Having a herbal bath
The b enefits of using herbal products

9. HERBS IN FOOD AND NUTRITION

Having a healthy diet and following a dietary plan
Using culinary herbs
Clinical nutrition from a herbal perspective

10. HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ANIMALS

Illnesses commonly suffered by pets
Common herbal remedies for pets
Which herbs are not safe for pets
How to give herbs to pets
Licensed herbal veterinary medicines

11. SETTING UP AS A HERBALIST

How to get started
Using a telephone and answerphone
Your equipment and materials
Transport
A place to work - for administration and for consultations
Where to practice?
Useful reading
What skills do you need?
How to assess your strengths and weaknesses
Getting prepared

12. FINDING CLIENTS

How will you position yourself?
Sources of work
Your website
Making your website work
Writing an e-book
Networking
Leaflet drop
Seminars - Fee-charging seminars- Free seminars -
How to organize a seminar that wins you clients
Using PR to get business
Gaining referrals
Advertising, the media and writing an ad.