Herbology 101 Syllabus - Wild Rose College of Natural Healing

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Learn the Art of Healing with Plant Medicine

C O U R S E S Y L L A B U S

Herbology 101 Folklore and modern herbal research combine in this exceptionally complete course — the cornerstone

of the correspondence courses. In a clearly presented format, you will learn basic botany for identifying

plants, study each body system’s function and design, and learn herbal formulas for the treatment of

each system.

C O U R S E O U T L I N E

Introduction

Lesson One - Plant ID and Classification

Lesson Two - Biochemical Mysteries

Lesson Three - Digestive System and Tonics

Lesson Four - Physiology of Blood and Stimulants

Lesson Five - Elimination and Diaphoretics

Lesson Six - The Kidneys, Liver, Renal Function and Diuretics

Lesson Seven - The Respiratory System, Expectorants and Demulcents

Lesson Eight - The Colon, Cathartics and Anthelmintics

Lesson Nine - The Nervous System, Nervines and Antispasmodics

Lesson Ten - The Defence System, Alteratives and Antiscorbutics

Lesson Eleven - The Lymphatic System and Astringents

Lesson Twelve - The Reproductive System and Emmenagogues

Lesson Thirteen - The Endocrine Flower Essence System

Lesson Fourteen - Additional Herbs

Lesson Fifteen - Herbal Formulation and Collection

Final Exam

Credits: 51 Classroom Hours

Introduction ‖ 10 Video Lessons

1.1 Vitalism

-Introduction to the concept of the body’s vital energy

-Samuel Thomson, the Eclectics & the Phytomedicalists

-Complementary Medicine in North America

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1.2 Basic Principles of Physiological Functioning

-The Building Blocks of the Body

-4 central Concepts of Physiological functioning of the body

-Homeostasis & the Systems of the body

-The Concept of In-DO-Out

Bonus Videos: Fireweed Story, Edible Fireweed Pt 1&2, Usnea-Old Man’s Beard, Turkey Tail, and

Harvesting Nettles in the field

Lesson One - Plant ID and Classification ‖ 19 Video Lessons

1.0 Introduction

-Linnaeus System

-The evolving landscape of botanical classification

-Plant parts, classification & prominent plant families

1.1: Plant ID: Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flowers

1.5 Plant Classification

1.6 Fungi Kingdom

1.7 Ferns and Horsetail

1.8 Spermatophytes

1.9 Angiosperms

1.10 Dicots

Bonus Videos: Yucca, Horsetail, Pine Pollen, Gingko, Sweetgrass, Lady’s Slippers

Lesson Two - Biochemical Mysteries ‖ 6 Video Lessons

2.0 Introduction

-The 4 elements of the modern Western Herbalist

-Energetics of herbs

-Isomers of Chemicals

2.1 Biochemical Mysteries Continued

-Chi, Vital Energy & Solar energy

-Life Force Energy of Herbal Medicine

2.2 Organic vs. Non Organic Chemistry

-Delivery systems of botanicals

-Phytochemical Synergy

2.3 Lapacho

2.4 Vitamin E and the Modern Herbalist




Bonus Video: Horsetail and Biological Transmutation

Lesson Three - Digestive System and Tonics ‖ 18 Video Lessons

3.0 Introduction: Systems Approach Set Up

3.1 Digestion

3.2 What to Eat

3.3 Journey of Digestion

3.4 Stomach and Small Intestine

3.5 Digestive Tone and Tonics

3.5.1 Food Combination and Kitchen Herbs

3.6 Barberry, Oregon Grape, Mahonia

3.7 Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

3.8 Gentian (Gentiana lutea)

3.9 Peruvian Bark (Cinchona spp.)

3.10 White Poplar Bark (Populus Tremuloides)

3.11 Blessed Thistle (Centaurea benedicta)

3.12 Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)

3.13 Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)

Bonus Videos: Oregon Grape, Goldenseal, White Poplar and Quaking Aspen in the Field

Lesson Four - Physiology of Blood and Stimulants ‖ 12 Video Lessons

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Cardiovascular System and Stimulants

4.2 Stimulants and Cayenne (Capsicum minimum)

-Direct vs. Diffusive Stimulants

4.3 Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

4.4 Horseradish (Cochlearia armoracia)

4.5 Cloves (Eugenia caryophyllata)

4.6 Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

4.7 Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

4.8 Hawthorn (Craetagus oxycantha)

Bonus videos: Horseradish, West Coast Reishi, and Hawthorn in the Field

Lesson Five - Elimination and Diaphoretics ‖ 13 Video Lessons

5.0 Introduction




5.1 Elimination and Diaphoretics

5.2 Sweat Glands

5.3 Sun Exposure and the Skin

5.4 Fevers

5.5 Diaphoretics

5.6 Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

5.7 Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

5.8 Hyssop (Hyssopusum officinalis)

5.9 Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

5.10 Spearmint (Mentha virides, syn. spicata)

Bonus videos: Yarrow in the field parts 1 & 2,

Lesson Six - The Kidneys, Liver, Renal Function and Diuretics ‖ 10 Video Lessons

6.0 Introduction to Diuretics

6.1 Kidneys, Liver and Diuretics

6.2 Diuretics

6.3 Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

6.4 Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

6.5 Juniper (Juniperus communis)

6.6 Gravel Root (Eupatorium purpureum)

6.7 Cleavers (Galium aparine)

Bonus videos: Bearberry and Juniper in the field

Lesson Seven - The Respiratory System, Expectorants and Demulcents ‖ 12 Video Lessons

7.0 Introduction

7.1 Respiratory System, Expectorants and Demulcents

7.2 Aromatherapy

7.3 Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

7.4 Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

7.5 Chickweed (Stellaria media)

7.6 Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

7.7 Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva/rubra)

7.8 Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica)

7.9 Weight Loss and Thermogenic Formulas

7.10 Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa)




Bonus Videos: Marshmallow in the field

Lesson Eight - The Colon, Cathartics and Anthelmintics ‖ 18 Video Lessons

8.0 Introduction

8.1 Colon, Cathartics, and Anthelmintics

8.2 Candida program

8.3 Irritable Bowel Syndrome

8.4 Cathartics

8.5 Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana)

8.6 Mountain Flax (Linum catharticum)

8.7 Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum)

8.8 Mandrake (Podophyllum peltatum)

8.9 Balm of Gilead (Populus balsamifera)

8.10 Senna (Cassia senna)

8.11 Anthelmintics

8.12 Wormwood (Artemesia sp.)

8.13 Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

8.14 Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

Bonus Videos: Cascara, Turkey Rhubarb, Balm of Gilead in the Field

Lesson Nine - The Nervous System, Nervines and Antispasmodics ‖ 12 Video Lessons

9.0 Introduction

9.1 Nervous System and Nervines

9.2 Nervines and Antispasmodic

9.3 Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

9.4 Hops (Humulus lupulus)

9.5 Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

9.6 Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

9.7 Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)

9.8 Arnica (Arnica montana)

Bonus videos: Hops, Valerian and Arnica in the field

Lesson Ten - The Defense System, Alteratives and Antiscorbutics ‖ 9 Video Lessons

10.0 Introduction

10.1 Immune System and Alteratives




10.2 Alterative and D-tox

10.3 Chaparral (Larrea tridentata)

10.4 Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)

10.5 Burdock (Arctium lappa)

10.6 Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

10.7 Garlic (Allium sativum)

10.8 Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Lesson Eleven - The Lymphatic System and Astringents ‖ 8 Video Lessons

11.0 Introduction

11.1 Lymphatic System and Astringents

11.2 Bayberry (Myrica cerifera)

11.3 White Oak (Quercus alba)

11.4 Raspberry (Rubus idaeus or strigosus)

11.5 Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium maculatum)

11.6 Bistort (Polygonum bistorta)

11.7 White Pond Lily (Nymphaea odorata)

Lesson Twelve - The Reproductive System and Emmenagogues ‖ 10 Video Lessons

12.0 Introduction

12.1 Reproduction and the Prostate

12.2 Saw Palmetto (Serenoa serrulata, repens)

12.3 Female Reproductive System

12.4 Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)

12.5 Partridge berre (Mitchella repens)

12.6 Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)

12.7 Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)

12.8 Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)

12.9 Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

Lesson Thirteen - The Endocrine Flower Essence System ‖ 3 Video Lessons

13.0 Introduction to the Endocrine System

-The Endocrine System as a major Control System of the Body

-Introduction to the Chakra System

-Introduction to the Limbic System and the Emotions




-Aromatherapy and the Limbic System

-Flower Essences, the Energetic of Plants, and the emotions

13.1 Endocrine System and Flower Essences

-Functioning of the Endocrine System

-Glands of the Endocrine System

-Chakra system correlations to Endocrine Glands

-The Limbic System

-Disease processes and the emotions

-Intro to Bach Flower Essences

13.2 Flower Essence Formulas

Lesson Fourteen: Additional Herbs ‖ 12 Video Lessons

-Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)

-Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng)

-American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium)

-Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

-Devil’s Club (Oplopanax horridus)

-Gingko (Ginkgo biloba)

-Lapacho/Pau D’arco (Tabebuia avellanedae)

-Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)

-Chlorella (Chlorella pyrenoidosa)

Bonus Videos: Devil’s Club in the field, Gingko in the field, & St. John’s Wort Oil and Tincture

Lesson Fifteen: Herbal Formulation and Collection ‖ 2 Video Lessons

15.1 Introduction to Herbal Formulation

15.2 Collecting & Drying Herbs (basic guidelines for wild crafting)

15.3 Simples vs. Herbal Formulas

15.4 Philosophy of creating herbal formulas

15.5 Traditional and time tested vs. customized herbal formulas

15.6 Rules of Formulation

15.7 Instructional Example: Creating a Herbal Formula for the Kidneys

Final Exam


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Herbology 101 Syllabus - Wild Rose College of Natural Healing