Education Department
Course Catalog
Integrative Herbalist Program
IH096 Herbalist II:
Eastern and Western Herbalist Sciences
IH098 Herbalist III:
Applied Herbal Apothecary Sciences
This program includes preparing culinary and medicinal herbs with meals in a cyclical method throughout the year. Learners can get a light introduction of the sciences that comprise the basis of herbalism, which includes but not limited to general biology, chemistry, microbiology, nutrition and medicine. Each course may include a textbook, virtual labs and a certificate at completion. Upon successful completion of all courses and the Capstone project, the learner receives the Integrative Herbalist certificate, including benefits such as memberships, discounts and future educational opportunities.
This course introduces basic five element pathologies with nutritional deficiencies and pharmacology of western and eastern culinary and medicinal herbs; herb and drug interactions and lab safety. Studies include textbook readings, video lectures, science and herb labs, case studies and assessments.
200 hours. Textbook and lab kit purchase. Prerequisite: IH096
200 hours. Textbook and lab kit purchase. Prerequisite: IH096
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IH099 Integrative Herbalist:
The Capstone Project
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IH096 Herbalist I:
Wellness and Health Sciences
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This course introduces our principles of Qi, Yin and Yang and five element theory. Includes history of herbalism; elementary sciences of biology, chemistry, immunology, herbology, nutrition and ethics. Includes science of behavior and therapeutic movement. Studies include textbook readings, video lectures, virtual science and herb labs, and assessments.
100 hours. No textbook purchase. No prerequisites.
100 hours. No textbook purchase. No prerequisites.
This course introduces selection of base herbs for preparing, combining in cooking in seasonal cycles. Includes recipes for nutritional support, prevention and remedies. Studies include textbook readings, video lectures, virtual science and herb labs, lab practical, case studies and assessments.
300 hours. Textbook and lab kit purchase. Prerequisite: IH097
300 hours. Textbook and lab kit purchase. Prerequisite: IH097
This course introduces the research processes and methodologies in herbalism. Learners can choose a type of herbalism they gravitate towards, design a personal project that includes an experiment and write a paper about the experiences. The Integrative Herbalist Certificate is awarded upon completion.
Prerequisite: IH098
Prerequisite: IH098