Diploma in Herbalism

This course enables the learner to have the confidence to set up a practice in herbalism or to use it as an additional therapy.

Course Structure

• Lesson One
  • The World of Herbs
    • A Few Definitions
    • Basic Botany
    • Types of Plant
    • Classification
    • Herbalism – a Way of Life
  • Your First Two Herbs
• Lesson Two
  • Introduction to Herbal Medicine
    • The Orthodox View
    • The Herbalism View
    • A Simple Balance Model
    • A Short History of Herbal Medicine
  • Your Next Three Herbs
• Lesson Three
  • Cold Conditions / Warming Herbs
    • What is in a Name?
• Lesson Four
  • Hot Conditions/Cooling Herbs
    • Allergies and Cooling Herbs
    • Bitters and Relaxants
    • Coriander – a Wonderful Spice
• Lesson Five
  • Different Types of Herbs
    • Tonics
    • Aphrodisiac Herbs
    • Harmonisers and Adaptogens
    • More about Bitters
    • Blood Purifiers
    • Oats – a Wonderful Cereal
• Lesson Six
  • Poultices, Pills and Tisanes
    • Procuring Ingredients
    • The Main Vehicles
    • Some Working Examples
• Lesson Seven
  • Additional Medicinal Use of Herbs
    • What’s in a Name?
    • Homoeopathic Herbs
    • Aromatherapy Oils
    • Bach Flower Remedies
    • The Individual Indications
• Lesson Eight
  • Herbs in the Kitchen
    • Antioxidants
    • Cooked Herbs
    • Herb Vinegars
    • Herb Salts
    • Herb Bouquets
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Bread
    • Don’t Forget the Prune!
• Lesson Nine
  • Cosmetic Use of Herbs and Herbs around the Home
    • Hair Tonics
    • Mouth and Teeth
    • Eyes
    • Lips
    • Skin
    • Pot-pourri
    • Herb Jars and Herb Pillows
    • Pomanders
• Lesson Ten
  • Rounding Off
    • Keep it Simple
    • Herbal Baths
    • Kitchen and Indoor Herbs