Herbology 101
Introduction
Welcome to this self-guided version of Herbology 101!
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. At the end of the class you have the option of taking a knowledge test to see how you did during the course. 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
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 Facebook group here:
Herbology 101 Facebook Group
Herbology 101 Facebook Group
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 Herbology 101 Self-Paced Lesson!
Today's topics will be sage and peppermint and we will also be learning about tea. Here are the links to the videos for today’s class.
Today's topics will be sage and peppermint and we will also be learning about tea. 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 101 Facebook group.
Also, don’t forget to do the plant drawings in your workbook and share them on the message board if you would like to do so!
- What name do you go by?
- Where are you from?
- What is your favorite herb?
- What is one herb or herbal preparation that you would like to learn about in class?
- What is your favorite type of tea?
Also, don’t forget to do the plant drawings in your workbook and share them on the message board if you would like to do so!
Lesson 2
Welcome to your second Herbology 101 Self-Paced Lesson!
Today's topics will be catnip and gingko and we will also be learning about tinctures. Here are the links to the videos for today’s class.
Today's topics will be catnip and gingko and we will also be learning about tinctures. Here are the links to the videos for today’s class.
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Enrichment Questions
Name the three different types of herbal extracts.
B) Herb Properties
C) What liquid will you use to make the extraction and why?
D) What will you use your extraction for?
Also, don’t forget to do the plant drawings in your workbook and share them on the message board if you would like to do so!
- Think of three additional herbs that you might want to use to make an extraction and answer the following:
B) Herb Properties
C) What liquid will you use to make the extraction and why?
D) What will you use your extraction for?
Also, don’t forget to do the plant drawings in your workbook and share them on the message board if you would like to do so!
Lesson 3
Welcome to your 3rd Herbology 101 lesson!
This week's lesson will cover Schizandra and Nettles as well as tonics.
This week's lesson will cover Schizandra and Nettles as well as tonics.
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Enrichment Questions
- During the video there are several different properties mentioned.
- a) Which ones did you recognize from what we have already discussed?
- b) What other properties did you learn about during the video? Name 2 or 3.
- What did you think of the tonic preparation that was made in the video? Would you try it? Have you tried anything similar before?
Lesson 4
Welcome to your fourth Herbology 101 lesson! This week's topics will be St. John's Wort and Arnica.
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Enrichment Questions
- What way would you prefer to make an herb infused oil and why?
- If you were going to make an herb infused oil which herb would you use and why?
- What are the three ways that we mentioned to make an herb infused oil?
Also, don’t forget to do the plant drawings in your workbook and share them on the message board if you would like to do so!
Lesson 5
Welcome to your fifth Herbology 101 lesson! This lesson's topics will be elderberry and ginger. Also, please note that we have three videos this week instead of just two. Be sure and watch them all!
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Enrichment Questions
- What are the ingredients in a syrup?
- Name 3 additional herbs you could use in a syrup.
- Name 3 possible uses for syrups.
Lesson 6
Welcome to your sixth Herbology 101 lesson! This lesson we will discuss calendula and plantain and salves.
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Enrichment Questions
- What is a salve?
- How do we use salve?
- What are the two ways we discussed to make an herb infused oil?
- What are some other items you could use to make a salve?
Also, don’t forget to do the plant drawings in your workbook and share them on the message board if you would like to do so!
Lesson 7
Welcome to your seventh Herbology 101 lesson! This lesson we will discuss culinary herbs. Please notice that this lesson consists of three videos. I've also added in a recipe for Thyme Cough Syrup as well.
Thyme Cough Syrup
› Ingredients
› 1 cup honey
› 1 cup fresh thyme
› 1 cup water
› 1 lemon cut in quarters
› Directions
› Make an infusion of thyme and lemon by gently boiling fresh thyme and lemon wedges in water. Strain infusion and return to the pan. Over medium heat stir in honey until well mixed.
Thyme Cough Syrup
› Ingredients
› 1 cup honey
› 1 cup fresh thyme
› 1 cup water
› 1 lemon cut in quarters
› Directions
› Make an infusion of thyme and lemon by gently boiling fresh thyme and lemon wedges in water. Strain infusion and return to the pan. Over medium heat stir in honey until well mixed.
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Enrichment Questions
- What herbs do you and your family grow or what would you like to grow?
- What growing tips did you hear in the video?
- Please share your favorite recipes that include herbs.
Lesson 8
Welcome to your eighth and final Herbology 101 lesson. This week we will review what we've learned and discuss wildcrafting. If you choose to take the test and do the final project please post them to the Facebook group!
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Enrichment Questions
- Have you ever been wildcrafting before?
- What are 3 things in your area that you could wildcraft?
- Is there anything in your area that you should not wildcraft?
- Please post your final project on the Facebook group if you choose to do so.
Test
When you are ready to take the test please CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE TEST. It consists of 20 multiple choice questions worth 2 points each. You will receive your score upon completion of the test.
Certificate Download
Click on the certificate image to download a PDF copy of the certificate of completion for you to fill out.
