Introduction to Herbal Medicine Training Programme.
(STARTS SEPTEMBER 22ND)
Discover the ancient wisdom of herbs. Learn how to create and use your own natural remedies drawn from the plants around you. Transform your connection with nature into a healing practice.
Unlock the Power of Plants in Your Everyday Life
This course will introduce you to a diverse range of medicinal plants, teaching you how to support the health of yourself and your loved ones using herbs.
Hands-On Learning - in the heart of the Rhondda Valley
Our 3-month course is taught in class one day a month between September and November. Some time will be spent outdoors in month 2. The main part of the course is spent learning in an online study group environment with bi-monthly live calls, but it is expected that participants will also engage in guided self-study over the 3 months.
In class is where you'll partake in hands-on practice, learning to recognise, harvest, and use over 30+ herbs. As well as herbal medicine, you’ll also get to explore other medicines such as tree medicine, seaweeds, mushrooms, and wildflower medicine. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of off-the-shelf remedies and discover natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals.
The course is practical as well as theoretical. During the day workshops, half your time will be spent in hands-on medicine making and the rest of the time, theory. The Materia Medica is one of the most important cornerstones of herbal medicine. Throughout the course, you'll compile a personalised herb reference book, filled with pressed plants, detailed drawings, and all the knowledge you’ve gathered. This hands-on project ensures that the knowledge you gain is both personal and deeply memorable.
As well as medicinal and theoretical practice, your studies will be deeply rooted in the cycles of the seasons, the traditional energetic-based assignations of the plants (according to Botanist, Culpeper), as well as how the planets and Moon phases affect the growth patterns of plants. You’ll emerge with practical tools to weave together energetics and medicine into a personal healing practice.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
This immersive journey offers 24 hours of direct learning in a classroom setting, blending practical, hands-on experience with a solid grounding in the technical aspects of herbal medicine.
In addition, there will be bi-monthly online classes totalling 16-hours online tuition. As part of this course, you will be expected to engage in self-study at home - where you’ll get to create your Materia Medica.
There will be experienced guest lecturers on this programme.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
A deep understanding of holistic medicine principles
Insight into the root causes of disease
The skills to support your own health and that of your family and friends as access to medical care becomes increasingly difficult
The ability to identify and use over 30 medicinal plants in formulations
A profound connection to nature through seasonal rituals and plant harvesting
Units include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Botany and Plant ID
- Medicine Making
- Spiritual connection to plants
- Growing and Harvesting
- Herb/drug interactions
In-person Class Dates:
Sunday, September 22nd 0930 – 4.30pm
Sunday, October 20th 0930 – 430pm
Sunday, November 24th 0930 – 430pm
Unit 7, The Old Town Hall, Llewellyn St, Pentre CF41 7BS
Join us on this transformative journey and discover what plants can reveal about yourself, your health, and the world around you. Connect with a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for nature and healing.
This course stands alone as a complete introduction to herbalism, but it also serves as the first step toward more advanced herbalism training.
Fees:
The cost of this 12-week intensive is £475. This can either be split into a deposit of £175 and then 3 monthly payments of £100 or, pay in full. Any questions, please contact us at astroherbalist@yahoo.com
All course materials for medicine-making will be provided.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on course days.
Course books will have to be purchased separately - a reading list will be provided with the course literature.
