The Northeast School
of Botanical
Medicine


1997 Schedule

Intro Classes Miscellaneous Costs 7Song Biography Address NEW! Weekend Program


The N.S.B.M. 1997 Program
Thank you for your interest. Our goal is to help people gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of the use of herbal medicine while learning to create a livelihood in the practice of herbalism. One of our main focuses is teaching the skills necessary to be a clinical herbalist. These skills include constitutional evaluation, pulse reading, anatomy and physiology, counseling skills and effectively getting to the underlying roots of a client's imbalance. This program works best for highly motivated individuals seeking to re-establish herbal medicine into current health care and for those wanting to help care for their families and communities. Another main focus, and the core to these studies, are the plants themselves. We will spend a lot of time outdoors getting to know the plants through an understanding of botany, as well as just sitting and being with them. We will learn hands on, sustainable methods of wildcrafting to ensure healthy plant communities for future generations. The primary teacher at NSBM is 7Song.

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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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Guest Instructors
In addition to 7Song, other knowledgeable teachers will be offering their expertise and experience throughout the program.

Field Trips
There will be two extended field trips of approximately seven days each. Both will be car camping trips to explore other areas of the Eastern U.S. and to hone our skills in identification and wildcrafting.

Craft Faires and Other Events
7Song participates in craft faires, symposiums and gatherings as an herbal consultant, offering advice and first aid to the public. Students are encouraged to attend these practical learning experiences.

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Tuition
The cost of the program is $1200. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due by April 15th with the remainder due by June 5th. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to make special arrangements. This cost does not include other expenses listed below. There are a few work/study positions available. Please inquire.

Additional Costs
  • Housing - Ithaca ranges from price apartments to inexpensive shelters. It helps to arrive a couple of weeks early to situate yourself.
  • Tools - Wildcrafting implements such as:
    • pruners
    • digging fork
    • shovel
    • trowel
    • etc.
    I strongly suggest buying the highest quality tools possible. They will last longer and be easier on your body.
  • Other Cost
    • books
    • alcohol
    • oil
    • bottles
    • herbal suppies
    • money for the field trips
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1997 Weekend Program
New for 1997, there will be a one-weekend-per month program offered April through October. They will begin on Fridays at 7:00pm and end on Saturdays at 3:30pm. Students will be responsible for providing their own housing, though Ithaca offers a range of situations from hotels to free camping. The cost of the program is $825 with the above additional costs applicable. This program is similar in format to (but more condensed than) the regular school program. Please call for more specific dates and times.

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7Song Biography
7Song, the director and main instructor of the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, has been studying, teaching and pursuing his interest in plants for over 14 years. He graduated from both the California School of Herbal Studies (1983) and the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine (1995) as well as studying with many other herbalists. He is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild and has taught throughout the U.S. He has had a clinical practice in Ithaca, NY for over five years, specializing in the health needs of men and long term health care. After many years of working with people on acute and chronic health needs, he is continually inspired by the effectiveness of herbal therapies. He has made an extensive study of field botany and has traveled widely, keying-out and wildcrafting wherever he goes. 7Song has a deep and passionate love of plants, and is working to bring herbal medicine back into mainstream medical health care.

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A Final Note
This is a brief synopsis of our program at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. Please write or call for more information and an application. Our intention is for everyone to gain a greater understanding of botanical medicine; please let us know how we may be of service.

Herbs First! Plantfully yours,
7Song



Northeast School of Botanical Medicine
PO Box 6626 Ithaca, NY 14851-6626
(607)564-1023


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