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HERB 101

Foundations of Herbal Studies I Online

Overview

This course provides students with the foundational principles of the art and science of herbalism. Students will explore the historical use of herbs and methods to create key types of herbal preparations. Students will be immersed in foundational herbal materia medica learning the botanical profiles and therapeutic uses of important botanicals. This interactive course includes an herb kit which students use for hands-on practical lab assignments and discussions allowing them to interact with the herbs studied. This course supports students in building their knowledge base of herbal studies, interacting with their community of other herbal studies students, practice making simple herbal remedies, and administration strategies in herbalism.

Learning Outcomes

Explain and discuss the foundation of herbal medicine and its history.
Create basic herbal preparations including cooking using herbs, edible flowers, culinary herbs, and weeds.
Identify active constituents of plants and confidently use sixteen common herbs, including borage, dandelion, chamomile, sage, horehound, and lavender.
Grow herbs organically, gather wild herbs ethically, dry, and store herbs.
Create and use herbal remedies for your family for optimal health.

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Required Course Pack:

ACHS eTextbook: Petersen, D. (2022). HERB 101: Basics of Herbalism (23rd Edition). Portland, OR: American College of Healthcare Sciences. (Optional: Printed copy available for an additional fee)
Online Materials and Library Resources (OMLR)
Herb 101 Practical Lab Kit

The HERB 101 Practical Lab Kit includes the following experiential learning supplies:

Selection of 12, 1 oz certified organic or sustainably wildcrafted herbs. Note, herbs included may vary due to seasonal availability.
5 ml Organic Peppermint Mentha ^xpiperita var. Black Mitcham
Press-N-Brew tea bags (Qty 50)
Organic Arugula Seeds
Herbal Preparation Guide

Required Textbooks:

Please note: No additional textbooks are required for this course; all required reading for this course is located in the online classroom and in the ACHS published textbook included in the Course Pack above.

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Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and recommendation for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.

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