Course Summary
This course covers the basics of herbal medicine and teaches students how to use plants and natural remedies for healing and wellness.Key Learning Points
- Learn the benefits and uses of different herbs and plants for healing
- Discover how to make herbal remedies and preparations
- Understand the principles of holistic health and wellness
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of herbal medicine and how to use it for healing and wellness
- Learn how to make herbal remedies and preparations
- Gain a deeper understanding of holistic health principles
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience or knowledge of herbal medicine is required
- A willingness to learn and experiment with natural remedies
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and demonstrations
- Quizzes and assignments
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Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Rosemary Gladstar
- Aviva Romm
- Susun Weed
Related Books
Description
There is strong demand for alternatives to pharmaceuticals for a variety of common illnesses due to concerns of safety, efficacy, and a desire for more “natural” products. Despite this growing interest, “conventional” healthcare providers may have little to no knowledge about herbal medicines, which is further compounded by the sometimes misleading information in the media and on the internet. This course provides the necessary background for providers to begin to incorporate herbal medicines into their practice, particularly in regards to their therapeutic properties, efficacy (or lack thereof), and safety concerns, including quality control and potential adverse effects.
Knowledge
- Discuss the role of herbal medicines in healthcare overall as well as your potential role.
- Discuss overall botanical actions and methods for creating botanical preparations.
- Assess patients, including potential for herb-drug interactions and other potential contraindications and considerations for special populations.
- Educate patients on quality control and safety issues.
Outline
- Herbal Medicines in Healthcare
- Introduction to this Course
- What is Herbal Medicine and How is it Used?
- Are Dietary Supplements and Natural Medicines also Botanicals?
- How are Botanicals Different than Pharmaceuticals?
- Case Study: Sophia, 26
- Who’s Using Botanical Medicines?
- Your Role as a Healthcare Provider
- Case Study: Enrique, 58
- Botanical Laws and Regulations in the U.S.
- Challenges in Botanical Medicine Research
- Evaluating and Selecting Research Sources
- Comparing Pharmaceuticals and Botanicals
- Assess, Educate, Advise Model
- DSHEA Quick Facts
- Checklist for Evaluating a Research Study
- Week 1 References
- Botanical Basics
- Using Botanicals Safely
- Contaminants and Adulterants
- How Do Botanicals Interact with Pharmaceuticals?
- Special Patient Populations
- Third-Party Testing of Botanicals
- Shopping for Botanicals
- A Closer Look at Contaminants and Adulterants
- Your Role as a Healthcare Provider
- Common Botanicals That May Cause Herb-Drug Interactions
- Risks for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Patients
- Third-Party Testing Organizations
- Safety Guidelines for Purchasing Botanicals
- Herb-Drug Interactions
- Recommending Botanicals to Special Populations
- Third-Party Testing Organizations Web Review
- A Day at the Clinic
- How Do Botanical Medicines Work?
- What Are Botanical Actions?
- Botanical Actions for Pain and Stress
- Botanical Actions for Gastrointestinal and Upper Respiratory Ailments
- Botanical Actions that Support the Immune and Nervous Systems
- What are Botanical Preparations?
- Water-Based Preparations
- Other Preparation Types
- DIY Herbal Infusion
- DIY Herbal Macerate
- Botanical Actions Reference Sheet
- Botanical Preparations Reference Sheet
- Make Your Own Herbal Infusions and Macerates
- Types of Botanical Preparations
- Botanical Actions and Preparations Workshop
- Botanical Medicines for Mental Wellbeing, Women's Health, and Musculoskeletal Pain
- Week 4 Introduction
- Botanicals for Mental Wellbeing
- Botanicals for Women's Health
- Botanicals for Musculoskeletal Pain
- Botanicals for Migraine Headaches
- Peppermint Essential Oil for Headaches
- Assessing, Educating, and Advising Patients
- Botanicals for Mental Wellbeing
- Botanicals for Mental Wellbeing Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for Mental Wellbeing Research Guide
- Botanicals for Women’s Health
- Botanicals for Women’s Health Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for Women’s Health Research Guide
- Botanicals for Musculoskeletal Pain
- Botanicals for Musculoskeletal Pain Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for Musculoskeletal Pain Research Guide
- Botanicals for Migraine Headaches
- Botanicals for Migraine Headaches Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for Migraine Headaches Research Guide
- Assessing, Educating, and Advising Patients
- Latisha, Maria, and George
- Botanical Medicines for Upper Respiratory and Skin Conditions
- Week 5 Introduction
- Botanicals for Upper Respiratory Conditions
- Botanicals for Skin Conditions
- Botanicals for Upper Respiratory Conditions
- Botanicals for Upper Respiratory Conditions Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for Upper Respiratory Conditions Research Guide
- What's the Difference Between Colds and Influenza?
- Botanicals for Skin Conditions
- Botanicals for Skin Conditions Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for Skin Conditions Research Guide
- Heinrich and Mai
- Skills Workshop: Final Project
- Final Project Criteria
- Final Project Criteria and Examples
- Botanicals for GERD, GI and Liver Disorders, and UTIs
- Week 6 Introduction
- Botanicals for GERD
- Botanicals for Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders
- Botanicals for Urinary Tract Infections
- Course Summary and Possible Next Steps
- Botanicals for GERD
- Botanicals for GERD Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for GERD Research Guide
- Botanicals for Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders
- Botanicals for Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders Research Guide
- Botanicals for Urinary Tract Infections
- Botanicals for Urinary Tract Infections Reference Sheet
- Botanicals for Urinary Tract Infections Research Guide
- Holly, Selena, Robert, and Amirah
- Personal Reflection Activity
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the wonders of Herbal Medicine with this online course on Coursera. Students have given positive reviews, praising the course for its comprehensive content and expert instruction. Many users appreciated the practical knowledge gained from the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical knowledge gained from the coursePros from User Reviews
- Expert instruction
- Comprehensive content
- Flexible online learning format
- Interactive quizzes and assignments
- Applicable real-world skills
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course challenging
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Lack of hands-on learning opportunities
- No certification or degree upon completion
- Course may be too basic for experienced herbalists
Amy Taylor, MD
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