Course Title: Introduction to Herbalism - 421
Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.
Course Description:
This foundational
course will examine some of the general information needed to start understanding
the field of animal herbalism. This information will prepare the student for
more in-depth studies in the field of herbalism and will prepare the student
for follow-up courses. The course explores definitions, history, and some of
the basics concerning plant chemistry. This course is evaluated by way of
written assignments.
Students should
emerge from this course with the ability to analyze and discuss the following topic
areas:
- Definition of herb
- How herbs work in the body
- How herbal knowledge has been passed down through history
- Historical figures involved with herbalism
- Basic understanding of some of the important plant constituents
- The difference between using whole herbs versus isolated constituents
- Doctrine of Signatures
Required Resources:
- Lecture notes: Provided.
- The Herbal Handbook: A User's Guide to Medical Herbalism by David Hoffman (1998) Healing Arts Press
Prerequisites:
None