Campus & Apothecary Shoppe
5005 S. Macadam Ave.
Portland, OR 97239
Campus & Shoppe Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST
Phone
(800) 487-8839
503-244-0726
Business Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST
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.
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.
Required Course Pack:
The HERB 101 Practical Lab Kit includes the following experiential learning supplies:
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.
Total Course Price:
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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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5005 S. Macadam Ave.
Portland, OR 97239
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST
(800) 487-8839
503-244-0726
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST