HERBAL PREPARATIONS
Introduction
Welcome to this self-guided version of Herbal Preparations!
Each lesson includes a lecture video, preparation video, and enrichment questions. You will have the opportunity to engage with your classmates on our Facebook group if you choose. There are three assignments and a final project for this class. Although, they will not be graded, please feel free to do these projects and post your results to the Facebook group. When you finish the class materials you can take the knowledge test to see what you have learned. You can also print the certificate of completion once you are finished.
I’m also attaching links to some resources that I’m hoping will help you out with your studies. The first of these is an online herbal. I am slowly adding all the herbs, preparations, properties, and essential oils that we discuss in class. The address is:
http://www.worldviewherbal.com
I have also added a student resource page to my school website. It includes links to the online herbal, a bookstore that includes many of the books and tools I use in class, and a link to my YouTube channel which includes playlists of the videos we use in class plus several other videos that I have made about herbs. You can visit the class resource page at:
http://www.simplecottageschool.com/student-resources.html
I hope that you enjoy this course! If you need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me at simplecottageschool@gmail.com
-Chelsea S Niehaus
Each lesson includes a lecture video, preparation video, and enrichment questions. You will have the opportunity to engage with your classmates on our Facebook group if you choose. There are three assignments and a final project for this class. Although, they will not be graded, please feel free to do these projects and post your results to the Facebook group. When you finish the class materials you can take the knowledge test to see what you have learned. You can also print the certificate of completion once you are finished.
I’m also attaching links to some resources that I’m hoping will help you out with your studies. The first of these is an online herbal. I am slowly adding all the herbs, preparations, properties, and essential oils that we discuss in class. The address is:
http://www.worldviewherbal.com
I have also added a student resource page to my school website. It includes links to the online herbal, a bookstore that includes many of the books and tools I use in class, and a link to my YouTube channel which includes playlists of the videos we use in class plus several other videos that I have made about herbs. You can visit the class resource page at:
http://www.simplecottageschool.com/student-resources.html
I hope that you enjoy this course! If you need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me at simplecottageschool@gmail.com
-Chelsea S Niehaus
Workbook
Before you get started be sure to download your workbook so that you can follow along and take notes during the lessons!
Click the workbook image to download the PDF workbook file.
Click the workbook image to download the PDF workbook file.
Lesson 1
Welcome to your first Herbal Preparations Self-Guided Lesson!
Today's topics will be teas, tisanes, decoctions, and infusions. We will have three videos for today’s class. Here are the links to the videos for today’s class.
Today's topics will be teas, tisanes, decoctions, and infusions. We will have three videos for today’s class. Here are the links to the videos for today’s class.
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Enrichment Questions
Here are this lesson's enrichment questions if you choose to do them. You can post your answers on our Herbology 201 Facebook group.
You will also find your first assignment in the workbook as well. You can begin working on it now and post your results to our Facebook group.
- What name do you go by?
- Where are you from?
- What is one herbal preparation that you would like to learn about in class?
- What is your favorite type of tea?
- Have you ever made a decoction or infusion before?
You will also find your first assignment in the workbook as well. You can begin working on it now and post your results to our Facebook group.
Lesson 2
Welcome to your second Herbology 201 Self-Paced Lesson!
Today's topics will be poultices and fomentations. We will have two videos for today’s class. Here are the links to the videos for today’s class.
Today's topics will be poultices and fomentations. We will have two videos for today’s class. Here are the links to the videos for today’s class.
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Enrichment Questions
Here are this lesson's enrichment questions if you choose to do them. You can post your answers on our Herbology 201 Facebook group.
You can continue to work on your first assignment and post your results to the Facebook group when you are finished.
- Have you ever made a fomentation or poultice before? If so, what did you use?
- Other than the herbs mentioned in the video what are two or three additional herbs you might be able to use to make either a fomentation or poultice?
- What are the differences and similarities between poultices and fomentations.
You can continue to work on your first assignment and post your results to the Facebook group when you are finished.
Lesson 3
Welcome to your 3rd Herbal Preparations lesson!
Today's topics will be tinctures, glycerites, acetums, and spagyrics. We will have two videos for today’s class.
Today's topics will be tinctures, glycerites, acetums, and spagyrics. We will have two videos for today’s class.
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Enrichment Questions
Here are this lesson's enrichment questions if you choose to do them. You can post your answers on our Herbology 201 Facebook group.
If you are doing the assignments in the workbook you should have completed assignment one and should begin on assignment two at this time.
- Have you ever made or used a tincture before? If so, what did you use?
- Other than the herbs mentioned in the video name one herb each that you would use in a spagyric, tincture, acetum, or glycerite.
- What is the ratio of water to vegetable glycerine in a glycerite?
If you are doing the assignments in the workbook you should have completed assignment one and should begin on assignment two at this time.
Lesson 4
Welcome to your fourth Herbology 201 lesson! This week's topics will be Turmeric and Licorice and Capsules.
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Enrichment Questions
Here are this lesson's enrichment questions if you choose to do them. You can post your answers on our Herbology 201 Facebook group.
- Have you ever made lozenges, capsules or pills before? If so, what did you use?
- Other than the herbs and purposes mentioned in the video what other herbs or purposes might you use lozenges for
- What is the ratio of ground herbs to mucilaginous herbs when making herb pills?
Lesson 5
Welcome to your fifth Herbal Preparations lesson! Today's topics will be liniments and lotions. Here are the links to the videos for today’s class.
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Enrichment Questions
Here are this lesson's enrichment questions if you choose to do them. You can post your answers on our Herbology 201 Facebook group.
Continue working on Assignment Two.
- Have you ever heard of a liniment before or used one? If you get a chance this week look around your local pharmacy or store and see if you can find liniments on the shelves.
- What are some other herbs you might want to use in a lotion? Why would you choose those herbs?
- What is the process of blending water into oil to make a lotion called?
Continue working on Assignment Two.
Lesson 6
Hello and welcome to our sixth Herbal Preparations Flex lesson! Please note that there are two salve videos for this week and I‘ve also added in my Rose Ointment recipe for you as well.
Rose Ointment Recipe
1/4 c lavender infused oil
1/4 c rose infused oil
1 tsp rose absolute essential oil
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tbsp beeswax
1 tsp rose hip oil
1/2 tsp vitamin E oil
Melt all ingredients together adding rose absolute in last. Pour into 2 2oz jars.
Rose Ointment Recipe
1/4 c lavender infused oil
1/4 c rose infused oil
1 tsp rose absolute essential oil
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tbsp beeswax
1 tsp rose hip oil
1/2 tsp vitamin E oil
Melt all ingredients together adding rose absolute in last. Pour into 2 2oz jars.
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Enrichment Questions
Here are this lesson's enrichment questions if you choose to do them. You can post your answers on our Herbology 201 Facebook group.
Continue working on Assignment Two.
- What is the basic salve recipe?
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- Name three additional things you could add to your salves, balms, or ointments besides the items listed in the base recipes.
- Have you ever made a salve, balm, or ointment? If so tell us about your experience.
Continue working on Assignment Two.
Lesson 7
Hello and welcome to our seventh Herbal Preparations Flex lesson! Please note that there is only one video this week for both the lecture and preparation videos.
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Enrichment Questions
- Have you ever used any type of Chinese medicine or practice, including herbs or acupuncture?
- What might the drawbacks be of having so many different herbs in one preparation as Chinese medicine often does?
Please finish your second assignment and post it to the Facebook group if you are doing the assignments. Go ahead and start on your final project now and post it when you are finished.
Lesson 8
Hello and welcome to our eighth and final Herbal Preparations Flex lesson!
Today's topics will be vinegar herbal preparations.
When you have completed the test you can take the knowledge test and post your final project results to the Facebook group.
When you have completed this lesson don't forget to download your certificate!
I hope that you've enjoyed this class!
When you have completed the test you can take the knowledge test and post your final project results to the Facebook group.
When you have completed this lesson don't forget to download your certificate!
I hope that you've enjoyed this class!
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Enrichment Questions
There are no enrichment questions for this lesson, but don’t forget to take the test and finish your final project!
Test
If you choose to take the test please click the link below to access it. The test consists of 20 questions worth 2 points each for a total of 40 points. You will receive your grade after taking the test. You can take the test as many times as you wish. Good luck!
https://goo.gl/forms/HjaWZacvn66fqJJp1
https://goo.gl/forms/HjaWZacvn66fqJJp1
Certificate Download
Click on the certificate image to download a PDF copy of the certificate of completion for you to fill out.
Group Discussion
If you would like to participate in the group discussion and answer the lesson enrichment questions for this course you can join the class group here:
