For thousands of years, humans have turned to nature's resources to alleviate illnesses and improve overall health. Herbalism embodies a holistic approach to wellness, allowing us to tap into the collective wisdom of our ancestors and utilize natural remedies that work harmoniously with the body's healing mechanisms without unwanted side effects.
This course is your gateway into harnessing the power of herbs for natural healing and becoming a professional herbalist. Discover how you can transform everyday plants into herbal medicine, taking control of your health and wellbeing. Enroll today and embark on a journey towards becoming a skilled Master Herbalist.
In this course, you will learn:
- How to grow and cultivate your own herbs
- Which plants and herbs to use for different ailments
- Natural treatments to ease persistent and chronic illnesses
- Recipes for tinctures, salves, balms, tonics, teas, and other natural beauty products
- How you can incorporate alternative treatments into your everyday life
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Introduction To Herbalism
- Course Introduction and Content
- What You Will Need
- The Encyclopedia of Easy Herbal Treatments
- Starting Your Herb Garden
- Herbs to Cultivate Yourself
Module 2: Mind, Emotions and Nervous System
- Creating Essential Oils
- Creating Gels, Balms and Pastes
- Tinctures, Tonics and Teas
- DIY Your Own Products
Module 3: Healing the Skin
- Why the skin matters
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders and Irritations
- Skin Injuries and Weather-Related Conditions
- Infectious Skin Disorders
Module 4: Eyes, Ears, and Hair
- Ears
- Eyes
- Hair
Module 5: The Digestive System
- Good Gut Health
- Herbal Remedies for Everyday Stomach Issues
- All About Rosehips
- Managing Long Term Stomach Problems
Module 6: The Respiratory System
- The Respiratory System
- Conditions of the Upper Respiratory Tract
- Conditions of the Lower Respiratory Tract
Who is this course for?
- Individuals seeking a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle
- Healers and practitioners of natural or alternative therapies looking to expand their knowledge
- Anyone ready to take charge of their own health
Career path
- Find work as an Herbalist or Herbal Practitioner offering consultations, herbal remedies, and holistic health support
- Start your own business selling herbal remedies and natural replacements to everyday beauty products
- A knowledge of herbalism can open doors for a career in the natural health industry, whether that is working at a health food shop, wellness center, or for an herbal product company
- Herbalism training can complement careers in Integrative Medicine and can be used in fields like naturopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, or nursing.
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
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This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
For thousands of years, humans have turned to nature's resources to alleviate illnesses and improve overall health. Herbalism embodies a holistic approach to wellness, allowing us to tap into the collective wisdom of our ancestors and utilize natural remedies that work harmoniously with the body's healing mechanisms without unwanted side effects.
This course is your gateway into harnessing the power of herbs for natural healing and becoming a professional herbalist. Discover how you can transform everyday plants into herbal medicine, taking control of your health and wellbeing. Enroll today and embark on a journey towards becoming a skilled Master Herbalist.
In this course, you will learn:
- How to grow and cultivate your own herbs
- Which plants and herbs to use for different ailments
- Natural treatments to ease persistent and chronic illnesses
- Recipes for tinctures, salves, balms, tonics, teas, and other natural beauty products
- How you can incorporate alternative treatments into your everyday life
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Introduction To Herbalism
- Course Introduction and Content
- What You Will Need
- The Encyclopedia of Easy Herbal Treatments
- Starting Your Herb Garden
- Herbs to Cultivate Yourself
Module 2: Mind, Emotions and Nervous System
- Creating Essential Oils
- Creating Gels, Balms and Pastes
- Tinctures, Tonics and Teas
- DIY Your Own Products
Module 3: Healing the Skin
- Why the skin matters
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders and Irritations
- Skin Injuries and Weather-Related Conditions
- Infectious Skin Disorders
Module 4: Eyes, Ears, and Hair
- Ears
- Eyes
- Hair
Module 5: The Digestive System
- Good Gut Health
- Herbal Remedies for Everyday Stomach Issues
- All About Rosehips
- Managing Long Term Stomach Problems
Module 6: The Respiratory System
- The Respiratory System
- Conditions of the Upper Respiratory Tract
- Conditions of the Lower Respiratory Tract
Who is this course for?
- Individuals seeking a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle
- Healers and practitioners of natural or alternative therapies looking to expand their knowledge
- Anyone ready to take charge of their own health
Career path
- Find work as an Herbalist or Herbal Practitioner offering consultations, herbal remedies, and holistic health support
- Start your own business selling herbal remedies and natural replacements to everyday beauty products
- A knowledge of herbalism can open doors for a career in the natural health industry, whether that is working at a health food shop, wellness center, or for an herbal product company
- Herbalism training can complement careers in Integrative Medicine and can be used in fields like naturopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, or nursing.
IOA Original
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Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
