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Holistic Herbal Foundations & Apothecary
March – November
Third weekend of the month
2024
Sat & Sun 9 – 5
Foundations and Apothecary comprehensive course is holistic. This nine month, one weekend a month course combines the Foundations body systems with the Materia Medica of plants for each system and a full Apothecary hands-on curriculum. From March to November as we gather we include as much outdoor plant Id and walks in the woods as possible. Our UpS Botanical Sanctuary is integral in our holistic curriculum. We have identified over 200 native, edible, medicinal and invasive species and continue to add to our spreadsheet. We harvest herbs for wild food and for medicine making as a aspect of the Apothecary curriculum. You receive a Green Comfort notebook with Foundations and Apothecary curriculum along with plants list and monthly syllabus’.
It is my goal to introduce you to many aspects of herbalism and the holistic lifestyle. I endeavor to make each lesson interesting and practical so that you learn to apply herbal medicine to your life and health.
You will learn:
- Phytochemicals, constituents and nutrients
- Herbal Actions and indications
- Materia Medica of 150 – 200 plants
- Clinical Protocol writing for each system of the body
- Medicine Making Techniques including
- Teas, Tinctures, Salves, Cordials, Elixirs, Syrups, Body products, etc.
- Food as Medicine for detox and dietary application for health issues
- Plant Identification of 200 plus plants
Experiences include:
- Herb Walks monthly
- Field Trips around the county to ID and collect plants
- Shamanic journey techniques
- Botanica Erotica Love Feast
- Herbal Spa Day
Holistic Herbal Foundations & Apothecary 2023
March 18/19 Introduction to Holistic Western Herbalism
Phyto-chemicals, Actions, Materia Medica
Formulations of Teas
Immune System & Lymphatic System
Boost your immune system
Support the Lymphatic waste elimination system.
Immuno-modulating Mushroom cooking
April 15/16 Digestive System
Food as Medicine
Gut Microbiome Restore
Wild Food Forage & Feast
Digestive Aids: Ferments & Bitters
May 20/21 Respiratory System
From Colds to Pneumonia
Upper & Lower Respiratory
Syrups & Oxymels
June 17/18 Nervous System
From ADD to Withdrawal
Brain fuel
Kava Latte Solstice Ceremony
Medicine making – Fresh plant harvest & tincture making
July 15/16 Cardio Vascular System
Heart & Cardio herbs for health
Heart tonics & Berry Cordials
Cordials & Elixirs Lab
August 19/20 Reproductive System & Endocrine System
HPTA Axis, Adaptogens
Mother’s cordial, Castor oil packs and Pessaries
Botanica Erotica Love Feast
Sept. 16/17 Muscle Skeletal System
Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Reducing inflammation
Oils, Salves, Rubs
Topical Solutions, Poultices, fomentations
Oct. 21/22 Integumentary System
Skin as largest elimination organ
Root medicine – tinctures
Herbal Spa
Facial Lotions & Potions
Nov. 18/19 Urinary System & Male Reproductive issues
Urinary from UTI’s & gout
Prostate & Male fertility
Project Presentations & Graduation
Holistic Herbal Foundations & Apothecary
March – November
Sat & Sun 9 – 5
Course Requirements:
Attendance – 9 weekends, 18 days, 200 hours, 5 hrs homework/mo.)
Reading Medical Herbalism by David Hoffmann, one or two chapters a month, order it now.
Protocol written for each system of the body on a condition to be researched,
to include; definition, etiology, etymology, herbal actions, formulation of tea and tincture, lifestyle and dietary suggestions.
Materia Medica read on 1-5 herbs per system, to be discussed in class.
Choose 10-15 herbs per body system to investigate and explore further.
Creating your list of 150 herbs with which you get better aquatinted.
Create a Project of your choice to demonstrate your proficiency in herbalism. Creative expressions, Data base of uses, Charts and Photo ID books, so many ideas. All students are required to present their projects at the end of year.
Certificates – Certificate of Attendance for Participation
Certificate of Excellence in Completion of is given for those who do one protocol per system, materia medica and the project.
Registration: https://greencomfortherbschool.com/classes/foundations/
Deposit of $500. To hold space and payment plan to be completed prior to class
Application- Download and write about yourself and why you are considering herb school.
We use David Hoffmann’s, Medical Herbalism, as our textbook, so please be sure to purchase this book and bring it with you to class. The text covers phyto-therapy in detail which supports the systemic approach. Teresa teaches from her well-developed curriculum which is supplied in notebook form. Additional resources, books and authors are incorporated. The day is split into 2 hour teaching periods to finish the day with Clinical Applications. The Foundations program is a thorough beginning to your walk as an herbalist. If you are interested in also taking the Herbal Apothecary course that occurs on Sundays of the same weekends, we offer special pricing to combine both courses.
