Holistic Herbalism Foundations Program
Welcome to the Holistic Herbalism Foundations Program.
Please make yourself acquainted with this online classroom experience!
Time of each class:
10 AM – 5 PM PT with a 30 – 60 minute lunch break.
2021 Program Dates
- May 8 & 22
- June 5 & 19
- July 10
- August 7 & 21
- September 11 & 25
- October 2, 30
- November 13 & 27
- December 4th & December 11th
All students receive a complementary one on one mentorship session with Colleen. All sessions must be completed before June, 2022. Contact Colleen to book in.
Please note:
Materials for each class will be uploaded to the associated area in the online classroom the Thursday preceding each Saturday.
Thank you!
Materials
May 8
May 8 Materials will be uploaded Thursday before our Saturday class.
What is Holistic Herbalism and What is a Herbalist?
Paradigm of Holistic Herbalism Powerpoint
Creating our Holistic Foundation
Herbal Actions: The language of the Herbalist
Herbal Actions: The language of the Herbalist Powerpoint
The Taste of Herbs: The first insight into Herbal Energetics
The Taste of Herbs: The first insight into Herbal Energetics Powerpoint
June 5
The Origins of WHM Part A Powerpoint: Emailed to Students
The Origins of WHM Part B Powerpoint: Emailed to Students
The Origins of WHM Part C Powerpoint: Pulling it all together
Note to Students: Quiz #1 is live!
Be sure to complete the quiz by the deadline.
June 19
July 10
Theme: Digestive System
Gastro-Intestinal System and the Route of Food
Gastro-Intestinal System and the Route of Food Power Point
Materia Medica Study:
Althaea officinalis / Marshmallow monograph
Angelica archangelica / Arch Angelica monograph
Citrus sinensis / Orange monograph
Mentha piperita / Peppermint monograph
Rosmarinus officinalis / Rosemary monograph
Triphala / Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki monograph
July 24
No Class Today! Class Canceled due to the Wild-Fire.
August 7
Theme: Digestive System
The 10 Foundations of Preventative Wellness
The 10 Foundations of Preventative Wellness Power Point
The Foundations of a Healthy Diet & Foundational Recipes
The Foundations of a Healthy Diet Power Point
At Home Learning Prompts Week 6
Materia Medica Study:
Cynara scolymus / Artichoke monograph
Filipendula ulmaria / Meadowsweet monograph
Foeniculum vulgare / Fennel monograph
Melissa officinalis / Lemon Balm monograph
Nepeta cataria / Catnip monograph
August 21
THEME: Immune System
The Human Immune System Handout
The Human Immune System Power Point
Immune System Malfunctions: Theories and Perspectives
Immune System Malfunctions: Theories and Perspectives PowerPoint
Materia Medica Study:
Astragalus membranaceous / Astragalus monograph
Monarda didyma / Bergamot monograph
Echinacea spp. / Echinacea monograph
Sambucus spp. / Elder monograph
Hydrastis canadensis / Goldenseal monograph
Ganoderma lucidum / Reishi monograph
Smilax regelii / Sarsaparilla monograph
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Radiation Awareness in the 21st Century
The Benefits of Forest Bathing & Nature Connection
September 11
THEME: A continuation of the Immune and Lymphatic System. Please bring materials from last class for review.
MATERIA MEDICA STUDY
Red Clover : Trifolium pratense monograph
Self Heal : Prunella vulgaris monograph
Violet : Viola tricolor: V. soraria : V. odorata monograph
Burdock : Arctium lappa root monograph
Burdock : Arctium lappa seed monograph
Calendula : Calendula officinalis monograph
Milk Thistle : Silybum marianum monograph
Plantain : Plantago major monograph
EXTRA MATERIALS
Immune and Lymphatic System Articles
September 25
THEME: Cardiovascular System
The Ins and Outs of the Cardiovascular System
The Ins and Outs of the Cardiovascular System PP
Materia Medica Study:
Rose: Rosa canina / spp monograph
Linden: Tilea cordata monograph
Hawthorn: Crateagus oxyacantha monograph
Goji: Lycium chinense / L. barbarum monograph
Cinnamon: Cinnamomum aromaticum syn. C. cassia monograph
Dong Quai: Angelica sinensis monograph
October 2
THEME: Respiratory System
The Interconnections of the Respiratory System
The Interconnections of the Respiratory System PP
MATERIA MEDICA STUDY:
Elecampane: Inula helenium monograph
Horehound : Marribium vulgare monograph
Licorice : Glycyrrhiza glabra / uralensis monograph
Mullein leaf, root, flower / Verbascum thapsus monograph
Sage : Salvia officinalis monograph
October 30
THEME: Nervous System
The Holistic Nature of the Human Nervous System
The Holistic Nature of the Human Nervous System PP
At Home Learning Suggestions plus updated Quiz Schedule
MATERIA MEDICA STUDY:
Gotu Kola: Centella asiatica monograph
California Poppy: Echscholzia californica monograph
St. John’s Wort: Hypericum perforatum monograph
Lavender: Lavandula officinalis monograph
November 13
THEME: Endocrinological System
The Structure and Function of the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Handout
The Structure and Function of the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM PP
MATERIA MEDICA STUDY:
Eleuthero: Eleutherococcus senticosus monograph
Bladderwrack: Fucus vesiculosus monograph
Hibiscus: Hibiscus sabdariffa monograph
Holy Basil aka Tulsi: Ocimum spp. monograph
Schisandra: Schisandra chinensis monograph
November 27
THEME: Reproductive System
HHF The Human Reproductive System
HHF The Human Reproductive System PP
MATERIA MEDICA STUDY:
Shatavari: Asparagus racemosus monograph
Motherwort: Leonurus cardiaca monograph
Red Raspberry: Rubus idaeus monograph
Ashwaganda: Withania somnifera monograph
December 4
THEME: Renal System
The Structure and Function of the Renal System
The Structure and Function of the Renal System PP
MATERIA MEDICA STUDY:
Yarrow: Achillea millefolium monograph
Uva Ursi (aka Bearberry): Arctostaphylos uva-ursi monograph
Oregon Grape: Berberis aquifolium / Mahonia repens monograph
Goldenrod: Solidago gigantea monograph
Dandelion Root: Taraxacum officinale monograph
Dandelion Leaf: Taraxacum officinale monograph
December 11
THEME: Musculoskeletal System
No Anatomy and Physiology Handout or PP this week to allow for us to have a formulation presentation.
The Art of Herbal Medicine Formulation PP
The Action Formula by Lisa Ganora
MATERIA MEDICA STUDY
Black Cohosh: Actaea racemosa monograph
Turmeric: Curcuma longa monograph
Wild Yam: Dioscorea villosa monograph
Horsetail: Equisetum arvense monograph
Amla: Emblica officinalis monograph
Alfalfa: Medicago sativa monograph
Betony: Stachys officinalis monograph
Skullcap: Scutellaria lateriflora monograph
All students receive a complementary one on one mentorship session with Colleen.
All sessions must be completed before June, 2022.
Contact Colleen to book in.
Today’s Live Stream
Drop a comment into the chat when you arrive! If you would like to ask and question in the Zoom classroom please let us know before 10 AM.
Holistic Herbalism Foundations Program Quizes
QUIZ #1: Completed
QUIZ #2: Completed
QUIZ #3: Completed
QUIZ #4: Completed
Quiz #5: Completed
Quiz #6: Completed
Quiz #7: Please complete by midnight on January 7th.
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