The Byzantine University offers a thorough study of the clinical practice of Western Herbalism, including an extensive Materia Medica, study of formula creation and traditional herbal remedies, the chemistry of herbs, herbal medicine for menopause and other life phases, herbal remedies for independent heath, tincture and salve preparation, herb wildcrafting and herbal pharmacy creation.The focus of this course is the authentic practice of traditional herbal medicine and it is a required module for the Master Herbalist Diploma course. The course incorporates African traditions and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with contrast and comparison to Ayurvedic and Chinese use of herbs in the Materia Medica. The course also focuses on the deeper philosophy of herbal medicine and the relevance this has to the effective holistic practice of natural medicine.
WHAT IS HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal Medicine is the study of the medicinal qualities of plants, and their practical applications, to heal the symptoms and cause of disease. Knowledge of the use of herbs for medicine predates the knowledge we currently have of the evolution of humankind. The earliest discoveries of mankind include discoveries of man’s close connection to medicinal herbs. Ayurveda is the oldest complete system of herbal medicine known, at more than 5000 years old. Currently the majority of medicines offered by mainstream medical doctors are based on the medicinal properties of plants, including common medicines such as anti-inflammatories, fever reducers, pain killers and penicillin, an approach to healing bacterial infections discovered by herbalists long before Alexander Fleming took credit for doing so. As the world discovers that the chemical synthesising of the ‘recognised’ active ingredients of plants carries it’s price, not only on our health, but to the health of the planet (plants are far to complex chemically for scientists to understand their holistic actions of the body), increasing numbers of people are returning to the age old, and significantly safer approach of using the whole plant, rather than its parts, for supporting health and healing.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
This course contains 12 lessons, personally mentored by Bonny Casel. Students can progress at their own pace and are supported by email and/or Skype as questions arise.
The Herbal Medicine Bachelourate course offered by the School of Natural Medicine is a comprehensive exploration of traditional Western Herbal Medicine. Students progress at their own pace, and are personally mentored by master teacher Dr Macfonse Osmond by email and/or Skype as questions arise. Self Healing is a core study approach, combined with reading, research, writing, and creative projects, with a focus on understanding and personal experience, rather than simply rote memorisation, so that each student becomes an example of the teachings and an authentic guide for others.
Graduates of the online courses go on to work as health and lifestyle coaches, work in spas and retreat centres, manage health food and health product companies, hold workshops and classes, apply their knowledge in social media roles for corporations, and much more. We also have students who study the online courses for personal education and self healing. Online students may also continue their studies for the Doctor of Naturopathy
Online courses can be taken individually, for certification, or combined with Immersions, Clinical Training and the Self Healing Module for Diploma Training.
HERBAL MEDICINE ONLINE COURSE TOPICS
The Herbal Medicine Online Course offers in-depth study that is fully mentored and supported by master teacher, Macfonse Osmond.In brief, Herbal Medicine lessons consist of:
- ➢ History and Philosophy
- ➢ Use of herbs in ancient and traditional societies
- ➢ Chemistry
- ➢ Climate, soil, active principles
- ➢ Collecting, harvesting, storage
- ➢ Extraction
- ➢ Food as Medicine
- ➢ Food as Poison
- ➢ Food addictions
- ➢ Affects of diet, coffee, alcohol, drugs, etc on healing process
- ➢ Creating herbal formulas
- ➢ Prescription symbols
- ➢ Herbal Pharmacy terminology
- ➢ Contra-Indications for a range of situations
- ➢ Materia Medica – action, active ingredients, activity, applications, aromatherapy, astrology, Ayurveda, cautions, contraindications, chakras, elements, emotions, Chinese medicine, combinations, cultivation, dosage, energetics, flower essences, formulas, habitat, history, homeopathy, meridians, organs, names, nutrients, part used, personality, plant description, research, spiritual properties, substitutions, systems, taste, tissues, wildcrafting, and preparation.
- ➢ Body systems and Herbal Medicine (Anatomy and Physiology is taught by body system and integrated throughout the course)
- ➢ Holistic perceptions
- ➢ Body/Mind/Spirit
- ➢ Vitamins and Minerals for body organs, systems and glands
- ➢ Botany
- ➢ Naming and identifying plants
- ➢ Collecting and preparing herbarium specimens
- ➢ Plant classification appendix
- ➢ Pharmacy and dispensary
- ➢ How to set up a pharmacy
- ➢ Dosage
- ➢ Methods of herbal application
- ➢ First Aid Treatment
- ➢ Acute conditions
- ➢ Fomentations
- ➢ Infusions
- ➢ Ointments
- ➢ Ovules
- ➢ Pill making
- ➢ Poultices
- ➢ Smoking herbs
- ➢ Syrups and Tinctures
- ➢ Iatrogenic drug induced disease
- ➢ Herbs and Healing
COURSE FEES AND OPTIONS
Course fees can be paid in full or can be paid in monthly payments as follows:
Payment in Full: $4,000Annual Payment: $1,000
Semester Payment $500 per semester, two semesters in a year
or
Monthly of $100 for 48 months
The Herbal Medicine online course is a required module for the Master Herbalist Diploma, the Naturopathy and Natural Physician Certification Courses and the Naturopathy Diploma and Natural Physician Courses. The fee is discounted for those that enrol in the Naturopathy or Natural Physician Certification Courses.
1. Contact the school with any questions that you have.
2. Complete the application form for Payment in Full or Time Payments
3. Scan a copy of a photo ID and attach to your application
4. Submit a photograph of yourself. A personal photo is ideal.
5. Write a paragraph or two about what has drawn you to study Herbal Medicine and your goals, and include with your application.The application and related files can be emailed directly to Dr Macfonse at the school. Once your application is accepted, you will receive a PayPal invoice to pay for the course, or make a time payment, by credit card or Bank Payment. If you wish to wire funds, or prefer an alternate payment method, then contact the school to make arrangements.