Herbal Pharmacy Syllabus:
Course Outline:
Lesson 1 – Herbal Medicine Making Foundations
Lesson 2 – Internal Preparations 1
Lesson 3 – Internal Preparations 2
Lesson 4 – Topical Preparations
Projects
Credits: 46 Classroom Hours
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Lesson 1: Herbal Medicine Making Foundations | 12 Videos
• Introduction
• Drying & Storing Practices
• Kitchen Pharmacy Equipment
• Water Extractions
◦ Hot Infusions
◦ Cold Infusions
◦ Decoctions
• Recommended Suppliers
Lesson 2: Internal Preparations 1 | 25 Videos
• Introduction to Tinctures
◦ Dried Plant Macerations
◦ Fresh Plant Tinctures
◦ Percolation Tinctures
◦ Spagyric Tinctures
◦ Dual Extractions
• Flower Essences
• Glycerites
• Herbal Vinegars, Oxymels and Shrubs
• Herbal Honeys, Syrups & Cordials
• Kombuchas
• Herbal Broths
Lesson 3: Internal Preparations 2 | 8 + Videos
• Herbal Powders, Capsules & Pills
• Tea & Tincture Powdered Concentrates
• Powdered Concentrates
• Herbal Lattes & Elixirs
• Herbal Energy Balls
• Herbal Lozenges/candies
• Herbal Salts
• Herbal Pestos
• Herbal Compound Butters
• Herbal Fortified Wines
• Mead Making
• Mocktails & Herbal Tonic Drinks
• Hydrosols
Lesson 4: Topical Preparations | 20 + Videos
• Oil Infusions
◦ Fresh Plant Oil Macerations
◦ Dry Plant Oil Infusions
◦ Alcohol Intermediary Method
• Salves & Balms
• Emulsions & Body Butters
• Poultices, Compresses, Fomentations & Liniments
• Herbal Washes & Soaks
• Herbal Bath Salts
• Herbal Steam Bowls
• Oral Care
• Herbal Deodorants
• Herbal Suppositories
Bonus Content
• Community Recipe Book
• Quality Control and Quality Analysis
Advanced Formulation:
Course Introduction
Lesson 1 – Formulation Foundations
Lesson 2 – Formulation Considerations
Lesson 3 – Components of a Formula
Lesson 4 – Formulation Frameworks
Lesson 5 – Balancing and Refining Formulas
Lesson 6 – Dosing
Credits: 60 Classroom Hours
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Course Introduction || 1 Video
Lesson 1 – Formulation Foundations || 1 video
• History of Herbal Formulation
• Herbal Actions, Energetics & Phytochemistry Review
Lesson 2 – Formulation Considerations || 1 video
• Client Intake & Therapeutic Goals
• Availability
• Preference & Compliance
• Financial & Environmental Considerations
• Herbal Preparations & Methods of Administration
• Cautions & Contraindications
Lesson 3 – Components of a Formula || 2 videos
• Key Herb(s)
• Supporting Herbs
• Balancers
• Catalysts
• How To Write A Formula
Lesson 4 – Formulation Frameworks || 3 videos
• Degrees of Safety
• Pairing Herbs
• Balancing Energetics
• Herbal Affinities
• Triangle Method
Lesson 5 – Balancing and Refining Formulas || 2 video
• Balancing Taste
• Energetics
• Typical Mistakes in Formulating
• Keys to Successful Formulations
• Evaluating the Formula: Making Changes and Troubleshooting
Lesson 6 – Dosing
• Acute Vs. Chronic Dosing
• Dosing Frequency
• Dosing for Children
• The Importance of Documentation
