Albizia – Student Monograph A monograph researched and written by Erica McNelly, a graduate of the Foundations of Herbal Medicine program at our school. Continue >>>
Category Archives: Educational Resources
Monarda fistulosa menthafolia – A Student Monograph
Monarda fistulosa Monograph by Ashley Doyle A monograph written by Ashley Doyle, a recent graduate of the Foundations of Herbal Medicine program at our school Continue >>>
Chamomile Monograph
Chamomile Student Monograph This is the final project research paper from Tanya Marcy, a recent graduate of the Foundations of Herbal Medicine program. Continue >>>
Outdoor Survival for Plant Lovers
**This workshop was initially put together after speaking with many in the plant community who voiced concern over their safety when doing field work. However, it is open to the general public as these skills apply to everyone regardless of occupation. The minimum age to attend is 13. Anyone under the age of 18… Continue >>>
Diet Strategies for Reducing Chronic & Systemic Inflammation
Included below are the notes used during the Diet, Nutrition and Inflammation portions of our curriculum. It is a succinct look at how the foods we eat affect our internal inflammatory state. While the actual classes go into more detail, the foods listed here are good places to begin improving one’s health in this area.… Continue >>>
Understanding the Role of Endocrine Disruptors for Men’s and Women’s Reproductive Health
Endocrine Disruptors: What are They? Chemicals that can increase and decrease the production of hormones in our body by disrupting the normal functioning of the endocrine glands. They especially affect estrogen, androgen and thyroid hormones. This throws many organ systems out of balance. This term is often used interchangeably with Xeno-estrogen or Xeno-hormones. This is… Continue >>>
Herbal Support of the Nervous System in Chronic Disease
It is well known that being stressed causes dis-ease. But the fact that disease causes stress is often overlooked. This is why supporting the nervous system is helpful in many (most, all?) health conditions even if the Chief Complaint is not directly related to nerves. The engagement of the nervous system in long term health… Continue >>>
Plant Profile: Mullein Leaf – Flower – Root
Mullein has specific uses for its leaves, flowers and roots. This Plant Profile includes all three plant parts and some of the many uses for Mullein. Botany: Verbascum thapsus (Scrophulariaceae) Common Names: Mullein Southwest Habitat: Mullein loves disturbed soil and is one of the first plants to move into a burned area. It is often… Continue >>>
Plant Profile: St Johns Wort
Botanical Name: Hypericum spp. H. perforatum is most commonly used in herbal medicine. The species commonly found growing in northern Arizona is H. scouleri. Family: Hypericaceae Common Names: St. John’s Wort Primary Characteristics for Field ID: H. perforatum has tiny holes in the leaves that are visible when held up to the light, hence… Continue >>>
Variables in Determining the Strength of Herbal Pharmacy
A pot of tea is a pot of tea is a pot of tea… Well, not really. There are many variables that affect the strength and quality of herbal pharmacy, whether it is created in one’s home kitchen or in a larger industrial facility. Included below are the points emphasized and addressed during our 10… Continue >>>
Latest Courses
Rocky Mountain Herbal CampOut
Due to the ongoing public health crisis with COVID-19, all info on this page is tentative.This trip is not confirmed yet. Photos from previous trips can be seen on Facebook here. Students are responsible for food, lodging (camping or hotel) and transportation. The dates for the 2021 program are July 12-15. Day 1 – July… Continue >>>
Colorado Plateau Herbal Intensive 2021
Due to the COVID-19 virus, this course is not confirmed. All info should be considered tentative. If you would like to be on an Update List, send us your email. The “Colorado Plateau Herbal Intensive” is a multi-day program designed to introduce people to the medicinal and edible plants of the southwest flora. This program… Continue >>>
Educational Resources
Rocky Mountain Herbal CampOut
Due to the ongoing public health crisis with COVID-19, all info on this page is tentative.This trip is not confirmed yet. Photos from previous trips can be seen on Facebook here. Students are responsible for food, lodging (camping or hotel) and transportation. The dates for the 2021 program are July 12-15. Day 1 – July… Continue >>>
Colorado Plateau Herbal Intensive 2021
Due to the COVID-19 virus, this course is not confirmed. All info should be considered tentative. If you would like to be on an Update List, send us your email. The “Colorado Plateau Herbal Intensive” is a multi-day program designed to introduce people to the medicinal and edible plants of the southwest flora. This program… Continue >>>
11 Month “Foundations of Herbal Medicine” Course for 2021
Many people begin using herbs in small steps – something for sleep, a cold or maybe a headache. As one continues on the herbal path of independent study, information is pulled from many sources. After a few years, this person begins to identify as an herbalist and continues to increase both the learning and use… Continue >>>
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