Name: The "Classic" Printed Course
SKU: SAoH
Price: 375.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

The Lessons are designed to provide practical, hands-on experience with each assignment designed to enrich your personal experience with the plant world.

The “Classic” Printed Course is recommended for those who prefer to read and work with printed material. Little has changed in the printed course from when Rosemary first wrote it. It remains true to her style; practical, easy to read, and always inspiring. Students may either send their lessons in to review by mail and/or by email. Once your lessons are received, your teacher reviews them, and the corrected assignment along with any additional comments are mailed to the students.

“Classic” Printed Course Tuition : $375

Includes three year time frame to complete the course with an optional plan available if longer time is necessary.
Emphasizes a practical “Hands-on” approach to herbalism.

The Science & Art of Herbalism Home Study Course has several unique features:

- - Combines the Science with the Art of herbalism
  - Personal attention given to the students
  - Provides hundreds of Rosemary’s original recipes and personal formulas
  - Lessons are written in a joyful easy to read manner
  - Home centered/heart centered herbalism
  - Beautiful course binder (PRINTED VERSION ONLY!), over 500 pages of instruction
  - Compilation of over 40 years of Rosemary’s personal herbal experience; her deep love and commitment to the plants & planet shine through

Includes: All Ten Lessons, review of all homework, and a beautiful signed certificate upon completion.

*“Classic” Printed version includes a beautiful specially designed course binder

Each lesson Provides:

Directions and recipes on making herbal preparations
A list of herbs to research
Projects such as making an herbal first aid kit, designing an herb garden, or making your own herbarium and plant press.
Personal answers to your questions
Insightful reviews of your homework

Please Note: *Any additional herbs, supplies or reference materials not included in the cost of the course

Includes: Ten lessons, correction of all homework, online version includes access to online campus, forums, audio & video library, guest teacher submissions, and more…

Please Note: We offer our students three years to complete all versions of the course.

A beautiful certificate signed by Rosemary Gladstar Awarded by mail to those who successfully complete the course.

Join thousands of satisfied students who have completed this course!!!

The Science and Art of Herbalism Home Study Course is a ten lesson course taken at your own pace, with homework review and guidance provided by carefully selected herbalists and Rosemary herself. Though it thoroughly instills in the student the practical skills necessary to practice herbal home health care, it doesn’t ignore the rich spirit and essence of herbalism. The heart of this course is the development of a deep personal relationship with the plant world. Many of our students have written telling us that this course has been transformational and one of the most self- empowering studies they have undertaken. At the end of the course you will receive a beautiful certificate of completion that you can proudly display in your home, store or office! Thousands of people have taken this herbal journey with Rosemary over the past 25+ years, bringing herbal healing into their homes and communities. As herbalism continues to spread its roots and grow in communities across the globe, Rosemary recognized that an online version of the Science and Art of Herbalism would benefit many of her students. Computer savvy herbalists, Jason Colvard and Helen Ward spent countless hours creating the online format for the Science and Art of Herbalism, with the same core content as the classic printed version. Online students will benefit from all of the magic of the digital world – from videos, online peer communities, an herb of the month feature and a faster turnaround time on homework review. There are still many of us who, like Rosemary, would prefer to curl up with a cup of tea by a sunny window, and read the course material in book form. Or perhaps there is no easy online access where you live. The printed course is as wonderful as ever, and there is an “unlimited” amount of time to finish the course – truly at your own pace! You will have the option to send your homeworks in for review via the postal mail or e-mail. For those who want the best of both worlds, there is an option to purchase both the online and printed versions. If you would like to sample the course, you are welcome to order the printed Lesson 1. (At this time we are not able to offer a digital/online preview.) If you are enchanted by Lesson 1 you can continue with your studies by selecting the Lesson 2- 10 option, either printed or with the online course, or decide to enter the online course. Rosemary weaves the magic of nature, a reverence for life and a commitment to share the wisdom of herbs with others throughout her teachings. We can’t wait to have you join her on this journey into the green world!

More About the Course

Considered by many to be one of the finest home study courses on herbalism available in this country, The Science & Art of Herbalism offers a comprehensive overview of herbalism and prepares the student to competently and effectively use herbs for home health care. It’s an excellent introduction for the beginner/intermediate herbalism student. For the more advanced student, it provides an excellent review and a solid foundation upon which to build their own studies. Lessons are written by Rosemary Gladstar. Rosemary has been practicing, teaching, using and loving herbs for over 40 years. She’s the author of nine books on herbalism including the immensely popular Herbal Healing for Women (Simon & Schuster), Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, and Medicinal Herbs, a Beginners Guide (Storey Book Publications). She is the founder of the oldest running herb school in the United States: The California School of Herbal Studies. Rosemary is also the co-founder of Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary, and founding president of United Plant Saver’s, as well as co-founder and director of The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women’s Herbal Conference. She has traveled worldwide learning and teaching about herbalism, and loves this green world with a deep and abiding passion. She brings this depth of love, passion, and understanding to her writings and transforms what might appear to be a simple course on herbalism into a life transforming journey. The Lessons are designed to provide practical, hands-on experience with each assignment designed to enrich your personal experience with the plant world.

The Online Course

Including

- * Three Year Access to Online Course & Materials
- All Ten Lessons
- Forums – Q&A with fellow herbalists, and support from the staff
- Access to Lessons from Anywhere (online access)
- Hundreds of Rosemary’s recipes and personal formulas
- “Rosemary’s Remedies” Videos
- Herb of Month – Pictures, Articles & Recipes
- Connection to other herbalists for support while studying
- Rosemary’s Recommended Reading and Book Reviews
- Special Offers/Discounts by Herbal Community
- Personal review of all homework
- A Certificate upon completion.
Every Student has three (3) years access to our online campus, course, and materials, with a time frame of up to three years in which to complete the course. At the end of three years, students can opt to purchase another two years of online access for $155, including homework

The Science & Art of Herbalism Home Study Course Has Several Unique Features:

Combines the Science with the Art of herbalism
Personal attention given to the students
Provides hundreds of Rosemary’s original recipes and personal formulas
Lessons are written in a joyful easy to read manner
Home centered/heart centered herbalism
Beautiful course binder (PRINTED VERSION ONLY!), over 500 pages of instruction
Compilation of over 40 years of Rosemary’s personal herbal experience; her deep love and commitment to the plants & planet shine through

Course Overview and Curriculum

LESSON ONE CURRICULUM

How to determine good quality herbs.
Where to get herbs/herbal products.
Herbs and allopathic medicine.
Herbal preparation: decoctions/infusions.
Herbs for the nervous system.
Herbal nervine formulas.
General suggestions for a healthy nervous system.
Health problems related to the nervous system.
Materia medica for the nervous system.
Wild plant identification: St. John’s wort

LESSON TWO CURRICULUM

Beverage blends
How to create beverage blends.
Terminology used to describe herbs.
Weights and measures charts
Herbal Preparation
Herbal oils
Salves, ointments, and balms
Solvents used in herbal preparations
Herbal first aide: skin problems
General suggestions for skin problems
Skin problems and herbal treatments
Herbal therapeutics: the liver
The medicinal action of alterative
Materia medica
Liver imbalances
Herbal treatments for liver imbalances
Hayfever and allergies
Wild plant identification

LESSON THREE CURRICULUM

Science versus art
Herbal Preparation
Tinctures
Liniments
Capsules
Herbal Pills
Herbal therapeutics: the respiratory system
General guidelines
Materia medica
When to treat the respiratory system
Favorite formulas for the respiratory system
Programs to follow for respiratory infections
Asthma/Hayfever/Allergies
The fine art of drying, harvesting, and storing herbs
When to harvest
Drying your herbs
Storage
Introduction to Herb identification

LESSON FOUR CURRICULUM

Herbs for children
Which herbs are safe for children
Materia medica
How to determine dosage
How to administer herbs
General formulas
Herbal remedies for children
Recipes for children’s products
Major chemical constituents of herbs
Herbal therapeutics: the urinary system
Herbs for the urinary system
Materia medica for the urinary system
Healthy kidneys
Common imbalances of the urinary system
Basic aromatherapy
Essential medicine
Essential oils
Aromatherapy charts
Herbal Dreams
Dream pillows
Dream tea
Dream balm
Wild plant identification: Dandelion

LESSON FIVE CURRICULUM

Herbal pet care
General suggestions
Materia medica
Common health problems of animals
Herbal preparations: Charmoon’s 6th. chakra sauce
The sciences of herbs
Compresses and poultices
Poultices
Compresses
How to make poultices and compresses
The incredible plantain poultice
Herbal stimulants
How stimulation therapy works
When to use herbal stimulants
When not to use herbal stimulants
Materia medica: herbal stimulants
Examples of formulas
Therapies using herbal stimulants
Stevia and Guarana
Natural cosmetics
5 Steps to perfect skin
The recipes
Beauty and the bath
Home health care products
Where to get containers and ingredients
Making your herbal first aide kit
Kitchen medicine
Herbal remedies for radiation
Survival tactics
Nutritional antidotes
Wild plant identification: chickweed

LESSON SIX CURRICULUM

General concerns of women
Books on women’s health
Women’s ceremony and ritual
Herbs for the female reproductive system
General guidelines for a healthy female system
Specific treatments common health problems
Pregnancy and childbirth
Formulas for pregnancy
Renewing the body after birth
Recommended reading
Menopause and croneship
Signs of menopause
General guidelines for menopause
Specific treatments for menopause
Estrogen replacement therapy
Conclusion

LESSON SEVEN CURRICULUM

Creating medicinal formulas
Guidelines for creating medicinal blends
Examples of formulation
Exercises for you to do
Herbs for winter health
General guidelines for winter health
Favorite winter time recipes
Herbal remedies for winter health
Herbal therapeutics for male health care
General guidelines for male health care
Materia medica for the male system
Herbal tonics for the male system
Specific male health problems
Herbs and health care by J. Green
Wild plant identification: Yellow dock

LESSON EIGHT CURRICULUM

Herb gardening
The basics of gardening
Recommended reading on herb gardening
Designing the herb garden
The culinary garden
Recipes from the culinary garden
The medicinal garden
The medicine wheel herb garden
How I build my herb garden
Zigzag to success J. Garden product directory
Making your own herbarium and plant press
Making a plant press
Treatment of scabies and crab infestations
Herbal preparation: vitamin and mineral formulas
Herbal therapeutics: the digestive system
Materia medica for the digestive system
Imbalances of the digestive system and herbal treatments

LESSON NINE CURRICULUM

Preventative health care
Clinical mock up cases
Prescription for health and happiness
Pathways to health and healing by F. Davidson
Purification and regeneration
Transition: Ringing the changes
Purification diet
Acid/alkaline foods
Sources of nutrition in herbs and food
Good health and your skin
Legal herbalism
Legal herbalism by K. Collins
How to handle an FDA or state inspection
Legal aspects of herbal prescribing
The question of “safe” and “unsafe” herbs
Then toxicity hype by M. Blumenthal
“Herbs are often more toxic than magical”
Food for thought

LESSON TEN CURRICULUM

Wild plant identification
Eight steps to learning plant identification
Wild food cooking
Recipes
Flower essences
Flower essence preparation and usage
Dosages/How to administer
Rescue remedy
Bach flower essences
Where to obtain flower essences
The immune system
Autoimmunity
The immune system and aging
Herbs for the immune system
Building a healthy immune system
Materia medica for the immune system
Resources for continuing your herbal studies
Final Quiz

Read what some of our students say

“This course has empowered me to live my passion for herbs and has helped me open my eyes more fully to the harmony and integrity of the natural world. I was sorry when it ended. “

“I am loving the online class; it’s really exciting to have access to all of this information, and to have a structure to follow to keep me move along, experimenting, and learning!”

“As for the class, I love it. I love the readings, its format and the assignments. I wasn’t sure initially how well I would learn about herbs online; surprisingly, however, I found it easy to learn and very informative! “

“The site is wonderful. I love the idea of being able to post a question and get feedback from you or other students. The site is easy to navigate and there are so many wonderful things to explore.”

“I loved this course! Truly one of the best courses of studies I’ve undertaken. It was interesting, full, and really wonderful!”

“A great deal of introspection was involved in this course. I feel like not only was the brain fully engaged, but the physical, emotional and spiritual parts were involved as well. Your course reaches the heart and soul of herbalism.”

“This course has been a turning point in my life. I feel more in control of my body and my health and have opened my eyes more to everything around me. I feel so alive, so empowered, and so connected to the green world.”