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Materia Medica - Module 36
There is currently a global shift to green healthcare and integrated wellness which open up the potential of organic medicines. Counsellors and coaches may benefit greatly by practicing herbalism for herbs form part of holistic support. Some herbs like valerian, st John wort, and chamomile are good for mental challenges like anxiety, stress and depression; others serve as tonics to revitalise organs such as the liver, heart and kidneys.
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Here is exactly what we cover in this course:
Herbalists make use of a materia medica of list of useful herbs in treating clients. In this module we discuss healing plants for various conditions with special focus on indigenous herbs.
There is currently a global shift to green healthcare and integrated wellness which open up the potential of organic medicines. Counsellors and coaches may benefit greatly by practicing herbalism for herbs form part of holistic support. Some herbs like valerian, st John wort, and chamomile are good for mental challenges like anxiety, stress and depression; others serve as tonics to revitalise organs such as the liver, heart and kidneys.
In study unit 36.1 we introduce the student to the materia medica (list of medicinal herbs) for various health challenges. The candidate will learn botanical names, about dosages, how to make herbal remedies such as tinctures, and how to avoid contra indications.
In study unit 36.2 we provide an overview of indigenous South African Herbs in the context of ethnomedicine.
This module forms part of an ethnomedicine certificate course in the domain of wellness healthcare.
Assignments are done on-line and digitally marked for certification.
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Course Curriculum
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Study Unit 36.1
- Module Document
- Next Step
- Assessment
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Study Unit 36.2
- Module Document
- Next Step
- Assessment
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Study Unit 36.1
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