Course Description
Herbs for Healthcare and Home
Marino College
An Introduction to Herbs for Health & Home
This 10-week online course will provide you with the foundations you need to begin to introduce herbs and wildflowers into your home and into your lifestyle.
Week 1: Herbal preparation – decoctions/infusions
Herbs for the nervous system
Wild plant identification: St. John’s Wort
Week 2: How to create a beverage blend – herbal tea
Herbal Oils
Herbal salves, ointments & balms
Wild plant identification: Mullein
Week 3: Simple self-massage techiques,
Face, hands & feet
Week 4: Herbs for the respiratory system
The art of drying herbs
Wild plant identification: Comfrey & Coltsfoot
Week 5: Herbs for children
Which herbs are safe for children
How to determine dosage
Week 6: Herbs for the urinary & digestive systems
Healthy Kidneys
Wild plant identification: Dandelion
Week 7: Natural cosmetics
5 Steps to perfect skin
Week 8: Herbs for women’s health
Herbal blends to help with reproductive cycle
Week 9: Herbs and essential oils for use around the home
A chemical free home
Week 10: Basic aromatherapy
Herbal pillows & tea blends for a great night’s sleep
Ideas for creating herbal gift sets
Tutor: Deborah Tiernan – practising Herbalist with Diploma in Traditional Herbalism
| Course Code | 43 |
| College Name | Marino College |
| Course Category | Wellbeing |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Certificate of Attendance |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 3 |
| Course Start Date | 14th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 30th November 2021 |
| Course Fee | €75 |
| Course Duration | 10 weeks |
| Course Times | Tuesday: 6.30pm-8.00pm |
| Entry Requirements | An interest in Herbalism This course will take place online. **Students will be required to have their own device and broadband to participate on the online courses. |
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