Introduction to Herbal Medicine

Herbs don’t just taste great, many of them have healing properties that have been used for many generations, by cultures across the world. Learn the fascinating history of herbal medicines, the medicinal properties of various types of plants and how herbal remedies are prepared.

Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Stotts Cengage Education Introduction to Herbal Medicine Certificate.

Order of Studies

SUBJECTS:

1. What is Herbal Medicine?
2. Where it Started
3. Introduction of Science
4. 20th Century and Future of Herbal Medicine
5. Understanding the Plants of Herbal Medicine
6. Philosophies and Principles of Herbal Medicines
7. Medicinal Plants and Their Active Constituents
8. Action of Herbs
9. Assimilation Process
10. Forms of Herbal Medicines

Requirements

Course Number:	545
Prerequisites:	Open entry
Assessments:	10 lessons / 10 assignments
Duration:	This course must be completed within 24 months.
Level:	Level 3
	Stotts Cengage Education is registered as a private training establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments. This course has no National Qualifications Framework accreditation and no credits will be reported to NZQA upon completion.

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