Walking through the picturesque Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney, their signs, "No plants, no medicine’" are thought-provoking reminders of the power and importance of all plants.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that more than 75% of the world’s population use herbal remedies as part of their primary health care.

Herbal Medicine has its origins in ancient cultures and herbs have been used medicinally since Roman times.
 
Herbal remedies aim to strengthen the body systems, help prevent disease and support the body in its ability to heal itself by restoring balance and vitality.

In a world increasingly focused on wellness and sustainability, herbal medicine offers a timeless and sustainable path to well-being.

Whether you want to learn how to get the most out of your herb garden or are looking to transition into a career you love, turn your passion for herbs into lifelong inspiration.  

In Herbal Medicine A you will be introduced to the philosophy and science of herbalism in its historical perspective. You will explore the material medica, learn about the therapeutic effects, constituents, preparation and usage of plants as medicine.

By the conclusion, you will have the skill to identify and recognise common medicinal herbs in their natural, processed and dried forms. Identify the therapeutic effects of the herbs together with their specific indications, botanic names, common names, part used, dosages and toxicology. You wil be able to recognise & identify highly poisonous plants in their natural state and select the appropriate herbs for particular disease states.

You will learn about the major world systems & figures of herbal medicine, Egyptian, Greek, Roman Arabic and European.

Testimonials

I just loved this course - the trainer was so knowledgeable and interesting.  I am not able to attend the live online sessions due to work commitments, but I always really looked forward to being able to catch up on them later in the week.  I am so grateful for the flexibility offered as without it I wouldn't have been able to do the course at all.  I am loving the learning and am already enrolled to continue on – Jennifer

The course was well paced, held my interest and support was excellent! – Victoria

Textbook Pre-Enrolment Information

This short course has 2 required textbooks. For textbook details please download the Course Outline available at the top of this page.