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This is our more in-depth six week herbal course that takes a more detailed look at the different body systems, learning more about their anatomy, how the body works, a deeper look at our herbal approach to each system and the most useful herbs for common conditions specific to the systems. Take your herbal medicine knowledge to the next level.
This course will broaden your herbal skills and deepen your understanding of the human body. We will explore each body system and the medicinal herbs specific to them.
There will be an emphasis on understanding symptoms, treating common conditions and developing herbal formulas as well as in-depth plant studies. Every week there will be specific case studies to go home with, reflect on, choose herbal strategies and review together in the next class.
During the course the class you will have one herb to focus on over the six weeks. You will each taste, and experience this herb and compare experiences with the rest of the last class.
Every week you will make a different medicine to take home with you. You will learn practical skills including making decocted tinctures, mineral tonics, herbal cough sweets, hand and face creams and bitter liqueurs.
To attend this course you need to have completed Rhizome’s Foundation course, Kitchen Medicine or the Outdoor Summer School or already have some basic herbal knowledge.
This is our more in-depth six week herbal course that takes a more detailed look at the different body systems, learning more about their anatomy, how the body works, a deeper look at our herbal approach to each system and the most useful herbs for common conditions specific to the systems. Take your herbal medicine knowledge to the next level.
This course will broaden your herbal skills and deepen your understanding of the human body. We will explore each body system and the medicinal herbs specific to them.
There will be an emphasis on understanding symptoms, treating common conditions and developing herbal formulas as well as in-depth plant studies. Every week there will be specific case studies to go home with, reflect on, choose herbal strategies and review together in the next class.
During the course the class you will have one herb to focus on over the six weeks. You will each taste, and experience this herb and compare experiences with the rest of the last class.
Every week you will make a different medicine to take home with you. You will learn practical skills including making decocted tinctures, mineral tonics, herbal cough sweets, hand and face creams and bitter liqueurs.
To attend this course you need to have completed Rhizome’s Foundation course, Kitchen Medicine or the Outdoor Summer School or already have some basic herbal knowledge.
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The course will cover:
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Theory
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Practical
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Week 1
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Digestive System
Learn how the digestive system works, why it is so crucial to our entire health picture, and learn all the herbs that are relevant to optimising digestion and absorption of nutrients. |
Digestive Liqueur
You will blend digestive herbs to make a useful bitter tincture used to enhance digestion. |
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Week 2
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Respiratory and Immune System
After this session you will understand how the immune system works, its connection to the respiratory system. You will learn about all the useful herbs and nutrition that can support your immunity. |
Herbal Chest Rub
This is a salve, made from infused oil and containing warming essential oils for clearing the airways, bringing blood to the lungs and helping expectorate mucous. |
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Week 3
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Nervous System
You will gain a greater understanding of how the nervous system works, and learn more about the effects stress can have on the body. Learn about the useful herbs for supporting the body during times of stress. |
Decocted Tinctures
This is a more advanced tincture making method, particularly useful for roots and bark. |
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Week 4
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Skin
Learn the anatomy of the skin, its function and role in elimination. You will gain a deeper understanding about the connection between the skin and the nervous system |
Medicinal Cream
Learn to blend herbal infused oils with herbal infusions to make wonderful and useful creams. |
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Week 5
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Circulatory System
We will cover how the body’s circulatory system and heart functions. We will cover herbs that help increase circulation as well as supporting the blood vessels. |
Circulatory Tincture
We’ll be making a tincture of herbs useful for improving the circulation and helping the heart to function well. |
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Week 6
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Herbal Therapeutics
We will cover the basics of herbal therapeutics and herbal energetics, as well as understanding how to create a herbal formula. |
Herbal Footbaths
Learn and experience the medicinal and potent effect of foot and hand baths. |
Cost
£190 full
£170 concession
A deposit of £50 is required to secure your place and then full payment is due a week before the course starts.
£190 full
£170 concession
A deposit of £50 is required to secure your place and then full payment is due a week before the course starts.
Cancellation Policy: The deposit is only refundable if you cancel your place no later than two weeks before the course is due to start. The full balance is payable a week before the start of the course.
