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Heart of Herbs Certified Herbalist

Correspondence Course- $300.00 Order Course

The correspondence course is over 475 pages long, fully illustrated and full of medicinal herbal education and practical herbal lifestyle ideas. Along with the following lessons you will find articles about wild crafting, midwifery, Bach Flower essences, Aromatherapy and Nutrition are included. The program also includes herb sample packets for you to start formulations with, taste, smell and to get to know. The course on average takes from six months to two years for most students. We have no completion time line knowing that "life happens" and sometimes students need to delay study for address these needs.

This program is the first level of herbal studies for one planning on consulting and teaching. People who take this program have gone on to study further, teach at co-ops, start their own business, open their own shop and teach herbal programs of their own. This program is known world-wide for its full teacher support, practicality and high rate of student success and satisfaction. Heart of Herbs has trained over 1,000 herbalist worldwide and we are known for being at the peak of excellence in reference to herbal education.

Quotes from some former students

Demetria,
Thank you for working with me to finish the program, I cannot believe the life changes this has erupted in me. You have made me feel as though I am apart of something I am so very proud of. J.A. 1999

I am so glad I kept with it all, thanks. I have learned so much, so much I never understood before. You were right, it would click and it did. Thank you for believing in me and helping me come back to study after life settled down. Thanks for waiting for me and believing in me. N.N. 2001

The requirements for Certification is the total completion of the course and final. You can securely order the program using Visa, MC, AMEX and Discover. We also accept checks and money orders sent to the address below.


Herb Samples Included in Course:

Peppermint -Mentha piperita
Lavender- Lavandula officinalis
Nettle- Urtica dioica
Alfalfa- Medicago sativa
Red Raspberry- Rubus idaeus

Chamomile – Matricaria recutita
Elder Berries-Sambucus nigra
Hawthorne Berries- Crataegus laevigata
Motherwort- Leonurus cardiaca
Mullein-Verbascum thapsus

Occasionally substitutions will occur depending on stock. Shipped directly from supplier.



 
 
Lesson 1

  • How to Harvest
  • How to tell if the herb is of good quality
  • Preparations
  • Recipes for simple first time preparations
Lesson 2

  • Digestive System
  • Herbs for Digestive System
  • Ailments of the Digestive System
  • Nutrition for Digestive System
  • Cleansing
Lesson 3

  • Nervous System
  • Nerviness
  • Disorders of the Nervous System
  • Tonics for Nervous System
  • Stress Free Aromatherapy
Lesson 4

  • Circulatory System
  • Disorders of the Circulatory System
  • Herbs for The Circulatory System
  • Ethical Wildcrafting
  • Articles on Standardization
Lesson 5

  • Respiratory System
  • Herbal Types
  • Ailments of the Respiratory System and Treatments
  • Common Respiratory Problems and Treatments
  • Terms
Lesson 6

  • Urinary Tract
  • Ailments of the Urinary Tract
  • Herbs for the Urinary Tract
  • Healthy Kidney and How to keep the Kidney?s Balanced
  • Native American Plants and Native Herbal Medicine a brief look
Lesson 7

  • Female Reproductive System
  • Menstruation
  • Pregnancy
  • Childbirth
  • Menopause
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Post Abortion Stress
Lesson 8

  • Herbs and Children
  • Dosages for Children
  • How to treat children
  • Common Childhood Ailments
  • Wise Woman Ways
Lesson 9

  • Male Reproductive System
  • Ailments of the Reproductive System
  • Male Specific problems
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Seaweeds for Health
Lesson 10

  • Muscular System
  • Ailments of the Muscular System
  • Treatments for the Muscular System
  • Skeletal System
  • Ailments of the Skeletal System
  • Treatments for the Skeletal System
Lesson 11

  • Pets
  • Common Dog ailments and Remedies
  • Doggie Biscuit Recipes
  • Cat Ailments and Remedies
  • Cat Treats
  • Flower Essences
Lesson 12

  • Skin Care
  • Skin Problems
  • Skin Remedies
  • Skin Care product Recipes
  • Infestations
Lesson 13

  • Final
Lesson 14

  • Herbal Resources and Organizations
These are resources for continuing your herbal education, herbal organizations and contacts in the herbal community. Advanced Lessons are now being offered for when you complete Heart of Herbs.

 
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