Christian Herbalism

Course Structure

Recommended Herbs

Why Study Christian Herbalism?

Symbiosis in Creation

Christians and Herbal Medicine

The Human Person in Christian Thought

The Reality of Death

The Role of the Family Herbalist

What is Herbalism?

How Herbs Work - A Very Basic Introduction

Isolated Chemicals vs. Whole Herbs

A Holistic Understanding of the Person

Unit One Wrap Up

Unit 1 Quiz

Understanding Herbal Actions and the Taste Classification System

Week 2 - Definitions

Herbal Taste Experiment

The Herbal Taste Classification System

Bitter Herb Summary

Bitter Herbs

Sweet Herb Summary

Sweet Herbs

Adaptogens

Sour Herb Summary

Sour Herbs

Pungent Herb Summary

Pungent Herbs

Salty Herb Summary

Salty Herbs

Herbal Actions

Herbal Taste Experiment - Tea

Herbal Taste Classification Quiz

Understanding Constitution and Tissue States

Experiment - Fresh vs. Dried Herbs

Definitions

A Review of Concepts & an Introduction to the Six Tissue States

Food as Medicine

Herbal Tastes Review

Selecting and Storing Herbs

Clark's Rule for Children's Doses

A Note on Scientific Studies

An Introduction to the Six Tissue States

Heat-excitation Overview

Heat-excitation Tissue State

Cold-depression Overview

Cold-depression Tissue State

Dry -atrophy overview

Dry-atrophy Tissue State

Damp-stagnation Overview

Damp-stagnation Tissue State

Damp-relaxation Overview

Damp-relaxation Tissue State

Variable -tension Overview

Variable-tension Tissue State

Tea Making Experiment

Tissue State Quiz

Digestive Disorders

Definitions

Bitters Before Meals Experiment

How the Body Works

The Digestive System

Mindful Eating

Optional Mindful Eating Experiment

Digestive Therapy - Part 1

Gastritis

Acid Reflux and Heartburn

Excess Gas & Bloating

Dysbiosis

Digestive Therapy - Part 2

Diarrhea

Constipation

The Liver and Detoxification

Therapeutic Detox

Liver and Gallbladder Health

Soothing Demulcent Digestive Tonic Experiment

Ultimate Digestive Repair Tea

Mental Health

Definitions

Aromatic Tea Experiment

The Nervous System

Nourishing the Nervous System

Stress

Dealing with Stress

Sleep

Sleep Routine Experiment

Anxiety

Depression

Hyperactivity Disorder

Headaches and Migraines

Shingles

Herbs for the Nervous System

Vitamins and Minerals for the Nervous System

Lifestyle Therapy for the Nervous System

Nervous System Quiz

The Respiratory Sytem

Useful Definitions

Introduction to the Respiratory System

Proper Breathing

General Respiratory Health

Tissue States of the Respiratory System

Assessing Cough

Mucous Color

Working with Coughs

Working with Coughs Short Answer Essay

Broncitis

Herbal Steam Experiment

Bronchitis and Pleurisy

Poultice Making Experiment

Sinusitis, Rhinitis, and Allergies

Laryngitis

Tonsilitis

Asthma

Materia Medica for the Respiratory System

Herbal Actions for the Respiratory System

Respiratory System Quiz

Skin, and Musculoskeletal

Useful Definitions

Basic Skin Health

General Warning

Bug Bites

Poison Ivy

Psoriasis

Eczema

Wounds, Bruises, Burns

Acne

Skin Infections

Herbal Actions and Materia Medica for Skin

Skin Health Quiz

Making a Quick Oil

Skin Quick Oil Experment

Musculoskeletal Health

The Pain Journal

Nutrition and Musculoskeletal Health

Muscle Health

Rheumatism

Arthritis

Sprains and Strains

Tendonitis

Osteoporosis

Herbal Actions for the Musculoskeletal System

Rubefacient Quick Oil Experiment

Materia Medica for the Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal Quiz

Comfrey Safety Essay

Medicine Making

Useful Definitions

The Kitchen Herbalist

Medicine Making Overview

What You Need to Know Before Getting Started Making Medicine

Solvents

Making Water Infusions

Water Infusion Experiment #1

Water Infusion Experiment #2

Decoction Experiment

Making a Syrup

Syrup Making Experiment

Making a Tincture

Tincture Making Experiment

Writing an Herbal Monograph - #1

Chemical Constituent Solubility Chart

Kitchen Medicine

Glycerites

Glycerite Experiment - Optional

Vinegar Infusion and Oxymel

Fire Cider Experiment

Medicinal Honey

Medicinal Honey Experiment

Infused Oil

Oil Infusion Experiment

Salve

Liniment

Compress

Fomentation

Writing an Herbal Monograph - #2

Safety, Dosage, and Formulation

Definitions

Introduction to Herbal Safety

Contraindications & Drug Interactions

Toxicity

Chronic vs. Acute Conditions

Working with Children and the Elderly

Dosing Guidelines

How to Select the Appropriate Herbs

Selecting Appropriate Herbs Short Answer Essay

Simples and Formulations

Simples or Formulas?

Herbs for Every Family

Herbs for Children

Quick Family Herbal Lookup

A Note about Kitchen Herbs

Yarrow - Getting to Know Yarrow - a Brief Introduction

Yarrow - Taste and Energetics

Yarrow - Herbal Actions

Yarrow - Medicinal Uses

Yarrow - Precautions/Contraindications

Yarrow - Drug & Supplement Interactions

Burdock - Getting to Know Burdock - Brief Introduction

Burdock - Taste and Energetics

Burdock - Herbal Actions - Burdock

Burdock - Burdock Medicinal Uses

Burdock - Precautions/Contraindications

Burdock - Drug Interactions

Nettles - Getting to Know Nettles - a Brief Introduction

Nettles - Taste and Energetics

Nettles - Medicinal Uses

Nettles - Precautions and Contraindications

Nettles - Drug Interactions

Dandelion - Getting to Know Dandelion - A Brief Introduction

Dandelion - Taste and Energetics

Dandelion - Medicinal Uses

Dandelion - Precautions and Contraindications

Dandelion - Drug Interactions

Plantain - Getting to Know Plantain - A Brief Introduction

Plantain - Taste and Energetics

Plantain - Medicinal Uses

Plantain - Precautions and Contraindications

Plantain - Drug Interactions

Chamomile - Taste and Energetics

Chamomile - Getting to Know Chamomile - A Brief Introduction

Chamomile - Precautions and Contraindications

Chamomile - Drug Interactions

Ginger - Getting to Know Ginger - A Brief Introduction

Ginger - Taste and Energetics

Ginger - Medicinal Uses

Ginger - Precautions and Contraindications

Ginger - Drug Interactions

Calendula - Getting to Know Calendula - A Brief Introduction

Calendula - Taste and Energetics

Calendula - Medicinal Uses

Calendula - Precautions and Contraindications

Calendula - Drug Interactions

Writing an Herbal Monograph - #3

Writing an Herbal Monograph - #4

Lifestyle Therapy

Why Herbs Don't Work

A Whole Food Plant Focused Diet

The Health Effects of Chronic Stress

Prayer and Healing

What is Mindfulness and Does it Work?

A Few Mindfulness Practices

Congratulations

Cardiovascular Health

Dealing with a Fever

What's Next?