Medicinal Herbs
Description
The Facts
For generations families have relied on traditional herbal medicine, much of which is now recognized as scientifically correct. Too often in today's society we receive powerful drugs from our doctors for self-limiting ailments for which it may be more appropriate to call on herbal remedies and a balanced approach to living.
Features
This course provides the necessary knowledge and information for making and using herbal remedies at home. However, professional advice should always be sought if symptoms persist.
Syllabus
Drying and storage
Herbal infusions
Herbal decoctions
Tinctures and capsules
Infused oils, massage oils
Ointments and creams
Harvesting herbs - flowers, leaves, ro…
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The Facts
For generations families have relied on traditional herbal medicine, much of which is now recognized as scientifically correct. Too often in today's society we receive powerful drugs from our doctors for self-limiting ailments for which it may be more appropriate to call on herbal remedies and a balanced approach to living.
Features
This course provides the necessary knowledge and information for making and using herbal remedies at home. However, professional advice should always be sought if symptoms persist.
Syllabus
Drying and storage
Herbal infusions
Herbal decoctions
Tinctures and capsules
Infused oils, massage oils
Ointments and creams
Harvesting herbs - flowers, leaves, roots, seeds, bark, sap
Washes
Herbal suppliers
Herbal first aid
Growing medicinal herbs - buying, planting, growing from seed, pruning, taking cuttings
Babies and children - common symptoms, preventative treatments and remedies
Adolescents and young adults - common symptoms, preventative treatments and remedies
Middle Age - common symptoms, preventative treatments and remedies
The elderly - common symptoms, preventative treatments and remedies
Sample Course Materials
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Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:
Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Medicinal Herbs Diploma
Medicinal Herbs Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
Stonebridge Prices
Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com
The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than
the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 120 hrs.
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