Herbal Medicine Course Outline

Australian Herbal Medicine Lessons from the ASOHM

Course outline of the herbal medicine lessons contained within the 12 lesson herbal medicine course.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 1

• Fundamentals of herbal medicine explained.
• Identification, growing and collection of herbs.
• Drying and manufacture of herbal products.
• A brief review of herbal medicine through the ages.
• Herbal contribution to the development of modern ages.
• Current importance of herbs to much of the world's population. 
• An examination of present scientific investigation of herbal medicines.
• The difference between pharmaceutical drugs and herbs.
• The difference between homeopathic medicines and herbs. 
• A brief summary of the basic herbology course and its aims.
• The use of herbs by the lay person.
• Cautions on the collection of plants.
• The treatment of physical complaints which require professional advice.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 2

• The philosophical basis of different medical systems.
• Concepts of health and disease.
• Different approaches to the treatment of human disorders and diseases.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 3

• An investigation into functions of the gastro-intestinal system.
• Disorders which can occur.
• Suggested reasons for these problems. 
• Herbal and nutritional treatment of such complaints.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 4

• Urinary system and skin.
• Functions, disorders and treatment.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 5

• Respiratory system including ear, nose and throat.
• Functions, disorders and treatment.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 6

• Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
• Functions, disorders and treatment.  

Herbal Medicine Lesson 7

• Nervous system  including organs of sense.
• Functions, disorders and treatment.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 8

• Endocrine and reproductive systems.
• Functions, disorders and treatment.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 9

• Musculo-skeletal system and skin complaints.
• Functions, disorders and treatment.
• Local applications.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 10

• Inflammations.
• Infections.
• Pain.
• Fevers and immunity. 
• Convalescence.
• Recuperation.
  

Herbal Medicine Lesson 11

• Acute and chronic disorders.
• Degenerative changes.
• Stages of development and ageing.
• Herbal and nutritional treatment.
• Cautions and contradictions in the use of herbs.

Herbal Medicine Lesson 12

• Prevention and cure.
• Health, nutrition and beyond.