Herbalism Course - BSY Group

Course overview

All animal life depends upon the existence of plants. When Man first started to look for means of curing his ailments, it was to the plant kingdom that he turned. Today, over three-quarters of medicine taken across the Globe is derived from herbs. Today international scientific research has confirmed irrefutably the healing powers of the herbs used by Herbalists, and even conventional doctors rely heavily on plant-based medicines. This course trains you thoroughly in the use of ‘Nature’s Pharmacy’. This course was written for BSY by a medical doctor and herbalist.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- The World of Herbs
  - A Few Definitions
  - Basic Botany
  - Types of Plant
  - Classification
  - Herbalism – a Way of Life
- Your First Two Herbs
Lesson Two
- Introduction to Herbal Medicine
  - The Orthodox View
  - The Herbalism View
  - A Simple Balance Model
  - A Short History of Herbal Medicine
- Your Next Three Herbs
Lesson Three
- Cold Conditions / Warming Herbs
  - What is in a Name?
Lesson Four
- Hot Conditions/Cooling Herbs
  - Allergies and Cooling Herbs
  - Bitters and Relaxants
  - Coriander – a Wonderful Spice
Lesson Five
- Different Types of Herbs
  - Tonics
  - Aphrodisiac Herbs
  - Harmonisers and Adaptogens
  - More about Bitters
  - Blood Purifiers
  - Oats – a Wonderful Cereal
Lesson Six
- Poultices, Pills and Tisanes
  - Procuring Ingredients
  - The Main Vehicles
  - Some Working Examples
Lesson Seven
- Additional Medicinal Use of Herbs
  - What’s in a Name?
  - Homoeopathic Herbs
  - Aromatherapy Oils
  - Bach Flower Remedies
  - The Individual Indications
Lesson Eight
- Herbs in the Kitchen
  - Antioxidants
  - Cooked Herbs
  - Herb Vinegars
  - Herb Salts
  - Herb Bouquets
  - Vegetable Oil
  - Bread
  - Don’t Forget the Prune!
Lesson Nine
- Cosmetic Use of Herbs and Herbs around the Home
  - Hair Tonics
  - Mouth and Teeth
  - Eyes
  - Lips
  - Skin
  - Pot-pourri
  - Herb Jars and Herb Pillows
  - Pomanders
Lesson Ten
- Rounding Off
  - Keep it Simple
  - Herbal Baths
  - Kitchen and Indoor Herbs

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any previous qualifications to study this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Herbalism Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Herbalism Practitioner.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.