The walk, as well as the other classes in the series, are excellent and I highly recommend them - I have personally taken the entire series as well as completing an apprenticeship with Dr. Moore.
While no books are required for the classes or the walk, Peterson's Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Foster and Duke is an excellent reference book for students of herbal medicine as well as people who want to know more about those "weeds" in their lawn which are more than just weeds. It is the most often referenced herb book in my personal library and I've included a link to the right for you to check out more about the book.
Botanical Medicine Certificate Program - Medical Herbalism Part I
September 23rd – October 21st 2010
September 23rd – October 21st 2010
This Course is the first in a series of three herbal study programs to be offered at Clifton
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Dr. Moore along with herbalists from the Classical Formulas Herbal Medicinary will instruct these classes. Dr. Moore has a life-long interest and extensive education in the field of Herbalism, both Western and Eastern.
Register for the whole course or for class sessions separately, if you wish. Each class meeting can be taken independently, with no prerequisite. Students completing all three of the series (Parts I, II & III) will receive a certificate of course completion. To be certain you have a place in class, please register early.
Location: See individual class descriptions
Tuition: $120 or $20/class
Contact Classical Formulas for Registration: 315-462-0190
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Class 1 – Basic Herbal Therapeutics and Materia Medica
Learn about the historical uses of plant and their extensive studies reflected in “Materia Medica”, a standard reference. Topics of discussion will include origins, methods of preparation, the chemical construction and constituents, general physical characteristics, preparations, dosage and general influence on the body. Thursday, September 23rd 2010 at 6:30-8:30 p.m., Clifton Springs Hospital
Class 2 – Plant Identification and Herb Walk
Take a 3+ hour walk in the woods to identify plants in your surroundings. Learn about their habitat, history and uses. Meet Ganondagan in Victor. Bring water and snack, dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking footwear. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 9 a.m., Ganondagan, Victor, NY
Class 3 – Herb Pairs and Drug-Herb Interaction
This class will focus on paired herbs that are therapeutic for specific conditions. Information on interactions that can occur between medicines and herbs will also be discussed. Thursday, September 30th 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m., Clifton Springs Hospital
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Class 4 – Herbal Medicine Making
Hands on instruction will include herbal infusion, decoctions and fomentations. Thursday, October 7th 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m., Clifton Springs Hospital
Class 5 – Herbal Formulas and Modifications
Herbs used in herbal formulas can act synergistically and can be tailored for each unique individual, even as a person or environment changes. This class will consider how formulas can be used and altered to address specific changes. Thursday, October 14th 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m., Clifton Springs Hospital
Class 6 – Herbal Therapeutics and First aid
Learn how herbs are used for first aid care, immune system building and gastrointestinal disorders. Thursday, October 21st 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m., Clifton Springs Hospital
Please note: The herb walk at Ganondagan is on September 25th which is the same day as the Living Event Event. Parking for the herb walk will be at the lower Ganondagan parking lot which is down the hill from the main site.
ReplyDeleteIf herb walk attendees are to stay for the Living History Event, they will need to pay admission.