Introduction to Herbal Medicine
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: FNR07
- Dates: 02/10/24 - 09/10/24
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Ellie Holly
Course Code: FNR07
Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
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What is the course about?
In this friendly and relaxed course you will learn how to take herbal medicines, what dosages and forms are best, e.g. teas, capsules, tinctures, etc. How to self prescribe safely, and how to recognise good quality products. We will cover six key herbs for mental health in detail, and discuss many more. We will take an in depth look at:
- St. John’s wort
- Valerian
- Ginkgo biloba
- Ashwaganda
- Liquorice
- Ginseng
This course is packed with useful, practical, information and will come away feeling inspired to try some new herbal medicines safely.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
• What is herbal medicine?
• How to take herbal medicines: different preparations and dosages.
• How to self prescribe safely, and when not to use herbal medicines.
• In depth information about six key herbs for mental health.
• How to incorporate herbal medicine into every day life.
• When does food become medicine? Foods as herbal medicines for the brain.
• Question and answer session.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Have a good understanding of six herbal medicines, how they effect the body, and how to take them safely.
• Know when herbal medicine is not safe, and when to consult a qualified herbalist.
• Feel confident buying and trying out some over the counter herbal medicines which will support your mental health and mood.
• Be able to select herbal teas which will support mental health
• Discuss the role of herbs in food and how food can act as a medicine.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for anyone interested in using herbal medicines to support mental health. It is also appropriate for complementary therapists wishing to gain a better understanding of how to use herbal medicines safely and effectively.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The tutor will use PowerPoint presentations, class discussion and small group work.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need a pen and paper.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Try one of the other nutrition related courses from the Health and Lifestyle programme at City Lit.
Ellie Holly is a highly qualified and experienced Medical Herbalist and Nutritional Therapist. She has been treating patients using herbal medicines and nutritional therapy for over twenty years. Alongside her busy private practise, Ellie creates, writes, and delivers nutrition and herbal medicine courses and webinars. Ellie is passionate about using her knowledge to educate and enlighten people with energy and enthusiasm, so that they are empowered to make positive changes in their diets and lifestyles. To find out more about Ellie, the courses she teaches, and her work seeing patients in private practise, please visit her website: www.hollyhealthcare.co.uk
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.