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Accredited Diploma in Herbal Medicine Course
The 16 Herbal Medicine Course Modules
- History of herbal medicine
- Traditional uses of herbal medicine and how the practice has evolved over the years
- How do herbal medicines work and how do they differ from pharmaceuticals?
- What is phyto-therapy?
- How safe are medicinal herbs?
- What are the advantages of herbal treatment?
- Research into herbal medicine
- A definition of a herb
- Categorisation of herbs
- Categorising herbs based on plant properties
- Categorising herbs based on their usage
- Categorising herbs based on their active constituents
- Preparing herbal medicines
- Principles of herbal therapy practice
- The foundation for diagnosis
- Materia Medica
- How is Materia Medica used?
- Common ailments and their symptoms
- Most effective herbs for common ailments
- Dosages and formulations
- Blood circulation
- Digestive system
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Respiration
- Skeletal systems
- Urinary systems
- Different forms of diagnosis
- The different diagnostic methods
- Analysis of symptoms
- Comparative evaluation of five herbal diagnostic methods
- Emergency situations where herbal treatment may not be the correct choice
- The stages and process of treatment
- Precautions to be observed
- Herbs, food and drugs interactions
- Why women require additional care
- Common illnesses in women
- Herbs for treatment of infertility in women
- Herbs for pregnant and nursing women
- Phytoestrogens and their use in treating the effects of the menopause
- Two of the widely used herbal medicines for treatment of infertility and menopause
- Why herbal medicine is a good option for children
- Common illnesses amongst children and their herbal remedies
- Herbal medicines to build immunity and resistance
- Dosage and usage
- Administrating herbal remedies
- Herbal remedies for calming hyper children
- Why herbal medicines can be a good first-aid option
- What should a herbal first-aid kit contain?
- A herbal first-aid kit specific for the home
- A herbal first-aid kit specific for travel
- Common household accidents and their first-aid treatment
- Skin care and herbal products for skin care
- Skin disorders and herbal remedies
- Hair care and skin/scalp herbal remedies
- Herbal products for personal care
- Herbal baths
- Aromatherapy
- Benefits of using herbal products
- Healthy diets and dietary plans
- Culinary herbs
- The nutritional value of herbs
- Beneficial use of herbs as a food supplement
- What IBS is
- Symptoms of IBS
- What causes IBS
- Herbal remedies for IBS
- Other ways to help IBS sufferers
- Why herbal medicine is good for animals
- Common pet illnesses
- Common herbal remedies for pets
- Which herbs are not safe for pets
- Herbal remedies for horses
- How to give herbs to pets
- Herbal supplements for pets
- Licensed herbal veterinary medicines
- A place to work – for administration and for consultations
- Where to practise?
- Using a telephone and answerphone
- A herbalist’s equipment
- Transport
- Useful reading
- What skills do you need?
- How to assess your strengths and weaknesses
- How to practise herbalism within the law
- Other aspects to consider
- Getting prepared
- How will you position yourself?
- Sources of work
- The internet
- Networking
- Leaflet drop
- Seminars
- Fee-charging seminars
- Free seminars
- How to organise a seminar that wins you clients
- Using PR to get business
- Making your website work
- Gaining referrals
- Advertising. The media. Writing an ad.
- How to grow herbs
- Outdoor herb gardening
- Indoor herb gardening
- How to dry herbs
- Herbs which are grown from a seed
- Setting up your business on a small budget
- Putting together a business plan
- How to keep financial records in four easy steps
- Paying tax
- Indemnity insurance
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