The Classes
Classes begin May 24 and end on November 9, 1997. The course is approximately 360 hours long. Classes meet approximately three times a week, with an additional full day intensive, once a month. Please call for a complete schedule. Class enrollment is limited to 16 students, please let me know of your interest as soon as possible, as classes may fill early.
Materia Medica
An in-depth look at the plants themselves. We will discuss the habitats, chemistry, uses and medicinal preparation of over 100 plants, many of which we will identify in the field.
Herbal Pharmacy
The age old alchemical and modern scientific methods of medicine making.
Herbal Therapeutics & Formulation
Understanding diseases and imbalances of the body, and learning to properly formulate treatments for the various conditions you will encounter as an herbalist.
Plant Identification
Students will gain a thorough understanding of plant identification using field guides, keys and the tools of field botany with the goal of being able to accurately identify plants anywhere.
Wildcrafting
The root of herbalism - traveling, identifying, gathering and getting a feel for the plants where they grow. We will cover harvesting techniques with a strong emphasis on ensuring plentiful plant populations for generations to come.
Student Clinic
This is a supervised clinic guided by 7Song to help students learn the fine art of constitutional assessment and treatment. We will see clients and learn the skills to make effective recommendations and formulations.
Constitutional Evaluation
Assessing the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of people through the use fo pulse and tounge reading, listening and observing using Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese and Western models of diagnosis.
Herbal First Aid
A hands-on approach to dealing with emergency situations such as bites, sprains, wounds, burns and the accompanying pain and trauma.
Business Practicum
How to make a livelihood using your skills and knowledge of the plants.
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