Advanced Studies in Herbal Medicine
Winter Workshop Series
A series of 5 classes that will delve deep into the science and the evidence base of clinical herbal medicine. Intended for students who have previous knowledge of either herbal medicine or western allopathic medicine, or both, and who want to deepen their understanding of herbs and their rational clinical application.
The classes build into a complex and comprehensive portfolio of information that allows you to immediately apply the information in your own life and in very practical ways. Lectures are built around actions and applications and the whole series features over 110 different medicinal plants.
The program emphasizes the core concept of constitution in medicine and explores how the primary qualities of hot, cold, wet and dry, or the primary elements of fire, air, water and earth, show up and play out in our health. We will discuss how to evaluate the body and its imbalances and how to build individualized health protocols. You will taste and smell the herbs, and consider their energetics as well as their chemistries.
With small class sizes and an emphasis on self care and self help, there will be plenty of time for discussion. You will have access to an extensive reference library of books on herbal medicine, plant science, nutrition, aromatherapy, women’s health, natural sciences and shamanic plant spirit medicine
Delicious organic lunches and dinners will be served, created by our accomplished French cook
2007
November 24 / 252008
January 12 / 13
March 8 / 9
October 18 / 19
December 6 / 7Saturday
10 am – 1 pm
lunch
2.00 pm – 6 pm
dinner
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm8.5 hours
Sunday
9.30 am – 12.30
lunch
1.30 pm – 5 pm
closing circle
6.5 hours
15 hours per weekend of instruction time per weekend
A certificate of attendance is given upon completion of all five modulesWinter Workshop Series
Weekends will include
Botany and plant ID
Harvesting and medicine making
Plant chemistry amd pharmacology
Actions and applications of herbs
Clinical uses of medicinal herbs in preventing and treating disease
Building herbal healing protocols
Course Outline
Weekend one
Introduction to Concepts and Principles
History and philosophy of herbal medicine
Ecology of herbalism
Sources and resources for the herbal student
Introduction to the dispensary
Understanding the concept of ‘constitution’ in medicine – qualities, elements, humors, temperaments
Reading the body and understanding imbalanceKey Constituents and Actions
Tannins – astringent
Salicylates – anti-inflammatory
Flavonoids – anti-oxidant
Anthraquinones – laxativeMateria Medica
Agrimonia eupatoria (agrimony)
Aloe barbadensis (aloe)
Betula alba (silver birch)
Calendula off. (marigold)
Capsella bursa-pastoris (shepherd’s purse)
Curcuma longa (turmeric)
Filipendula ulmaris (meadowsweet)
Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen)
Geranium maculatum (cranesbill)
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)
Populus spp. (poplar)
Potentilla spp. (tormentil)
Quercus robur (white/red oak)
Rhamnus purshiana (cascara)
Rheum spp. (rhubarb)
Rumex crispus (yellow dock)
Salix spp (willow)
Viburnum opulus (cramp bark)
Viburnum prunifolium (black haw)
Weekend two
The practice of herbal medicine
Philosophy of practice – principles of prescribing
Formulating and dosing
Writing formulas and keeping records
Toxicity and safety
Key Constituents and Actions
Mucilage – demulcent and emollient, drawing
Fiber – drawing, bulking
Alkaloids – neuro-active, immune active
Saponins – endocrine regulators
Glycosides – amphotericsMateria Medica
Althea off. (marshmallow)
Bupluerum falcatum (Chinese thoroughwax)
Corydalis ambigua (yan hu suo)
Dioscorea villosa (wild yam)
Eschscholzia california (Californian poppy)
Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice)
Lactuca virosa (wild lettuce)
Linum usitatissimum (flax)
Passiflora incarnata (passionflower)
Piscidia erythrea (Jamaican dogwood)
Plantago ovata (psyllium)
Smilax spp. (sarsaparilla)
Symphytum off. (comfrey)
Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek)
Ulmus fulvus (slippery elm)
Yucca spp. (yucca)
Weekend three
herb walk
Basic botany and plant ID for herbalists
Harvesting and dryingDiet and Detoxification
Evolution of eating and principles of healthy diet
Detoxification / cleansing program
Herbs for digestive health – bitters, enzymes, mucilage, tannins
Herbs for the liver and gall bladder – choleretics and cholagugues
Making fresh plant juicesMateria Medica
Acorus calamus (sweet flag)
Arctium lappa (burdock)
Artemisia absinthium (wormwood)
Berberis vulgaris (barberry)
Carduus marianum (milk thistle)
Carum carvi (caraway)
Chamomilla recutita (chamomile)
Chionanthus virginicus (fringe tree)
Cinnamonum spp. (cinnamon)
Cynara scolymus (artichoke)
Erythrea centaurea (centaury)
Filipendula ulmaris (meadowsweet)
Foeniculum off. (fennel)
Fumaria officinalis (fumitory)
Iris versicolor (blue flag)
Juniperus communis (juniper)
Larrea divaricata (chaparral)
Melissa off. (lemon balm)
Mentha piperita (peppermint)
Pimpinella anisum (anise)
Rosmarinus off. (rosemary)
Rumex crispus (yellow dock
Taraxacum off. radix (dandelion)
Trifolium pratense (red clover)
Zingiber off. (ginger)
Weekend four
Healthy Aging
Adaptogens and tonics
Preventing and treating chronic degenerative diseases – arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, cancerMateria Medica
Aralia manchurica (Manchurian spikenard)
Avena sativa (oats)
Borago officinalis (borage)
Centella asiatica (gotu kola)
Crataegus oxycanthoides (hawthorn)
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng)
Epimidium grandiflorus (horny goat weed)
Equisetum arvense (horsetail)
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)
Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice)
Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng)
Panax quinquefolium (American ginseng)
Plantago major / lanceolata (plantain)
Rhaponticum carthamoides (luzea)
Rhodiola rosea (arctic rose)
Rosmarinus off. (rosemary)
Schizandra chinensis (schizandra)
Turnera diffusa (damiana)
Verbena off. / hastata (vervain)
Withania somniferum (ashwaganda)
Zingiber off. (ginger)
Weekend five
Boosting Immune Health and Fighting Disease
Promoting deep immunity, immune tonics
Repairing bone marrow function
Fever treatments and fighting infections
Managing inflammation and auto-immune disease
Protecting ourselves from disease
Medicinal mushroomsMateria Medica
Achillea millefolium (yarrow)
Allium sativum (garlic)
Astragalus membranaceous (milk vetch)
Baptisia tinctoria (wild indigo)
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape)
Capsicum minimum (cayenne)
Commiphora mol (myrrh)
Echinacea angustifolia/purpureum (echinacea)
Ephedra sinica (ma huang)
Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset)
Euphrasia nemorosa or spp. (eyebright).
Galium aparine (cleavers)
Glechoma hederacea (ground ivy)
Hydrastis canadensis (golden seal)
Ligusticum porteri (osha)
Lomatium dissectum (lomatium)
Nepeta cataria (catnip)
Origanum vulgare (marjoram)
Phytolacca decandra (pokeroot)
Plantago major/lanceolata (plantain)
Salvia officinalis (sage)
Sambucus niger (elder)
Solidago virgaurea (golden rod)
Thymus vulgaris (thyme)
Usnea spp. (usnea)Auricularia auricula (wood ear)
Cordyceps sinensis (caterpillar fungus)
Ganoderma lucidum (reishi)
Grifolia frondosas (chicken of the woods)
Lentinus edodes (shiitake)
Trametes versicolor (turkey tails)
Tremella mesenterica (witch's butter)
Costs for the program
Because this is a series of classes that builds layers of information each time we meet, it is not possible to take the classes individually.Cost: $1500.00 for five workshops
$500 non refundable deposit payable by November 10, 2007.
The balance is payable in two post dated $500 cheques for January 13th 2008 and March 8th 2008.$250.00 reduction if paid in full by first day of class (November 24th 2007).
Two or more people registering together will each receive a $125.00deduction on the total price.Cost includes
Five weekends of teaching totalling 75 hours of instruction and an extensive manual, lunches, dinner, and all snacks and drinks each weekend.note that participants in the Winter Workshop Series are eligible for a 20% discount on registration for the Earth Magic Earth Medicine summer series of classes in 2008 www.earthmagicearthmedicine.com
Accommodation options include:
Camping on the farm – bring your own tent and bedding; we provide a continental breakfast, hot outdoor shower and indoor toilet. Cost for this is $10.00 / day / person. If it rains too hard we have an open sleeping loft in the barn and we can accommodate people on mattresses in the house if necessary.Accomodation options within 10 minutes driving
Local bed and breakfasts
Grey Stone Manor
Bella Vista Waterfront Cottage
Cumberland Gardens Bed and breakfast
The Beach House Bed and BreakfastThe Hostel in Cumberland:
The Riding FoolLocal hotels and motels
Ships Point Inn
The Kingfisher
The Sleepy Hollow
Travelodge