Class Syllabus: All About Herbs
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Course Description
Herbs are used for both culinary and medicinal purposes--and sometimes even spiritual ones. All About Herbs will cover all the basics so that you are ready to explore all of Herbs many uses.
Not only will you know the history and definitions, but you will also be able to:
- List several benefits of cooking with herbs and have a basic understanding of how to prepare herbs and incorporate them into your favorite foods.
- Grasp the main traditions in herbal medicine.
- Understand the benefits of growing herbs at home and how to plan your first herb garden.
- Know how to select the right herbs, the best containers, the ideal fertilizer and the best amount of water to help your container herb garden thrive.
- Know when to harvest your herbs and how to dry them for storage so you can enjoy home-grown herbs all year long.
-How to start a heart-healthy, cold and flu prevention garden using basil, cayenne and garlic.
- How aloe vera and peppermint make wonderful additions to both your herb garden and your medicine cabinet.
- Know the beauty of rosemary, fennel and lavender and how to grow them yourself.
- Understand how these ingredients can add a lovely scent to your garden and delicate ingredients to make your own cosmetic treatments.
-Know about another facet of herbal medicine, aromatherapy, which is based on the power of herbs' fragrances and helps treat both mood and health issues.
-Know how to prepare herbs in a variety of forms to best treat any of a number of conditions. These methods range from a simple tea, or infusion, to a good old-fashioned poultice. We'll also share some advice on being very careful with herbs to avoid negative results.
Course Requirements
An open and curious mind is all that is required. This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Lessons
- Lesson 1: The History of Herbs
- Lesson 2: Culinary Herbs
- Lesson 3: Medicinal Herbs
- Lesson 4: Growing Your Own Herbs
- Lesson 5: Container Gardening
- Lesson 6: Harvesting & Drying Herbs
- Lesson 7: Heart Healthy & Cold & Flu Garden
- Lesson 8: First Aid Garden
- Lesson 9: Cosmetics Garden
- Lesson 10: Aromatherapy
- Lesson 11: Making Herbal Preparations
Course Materials
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Grading Policy
There are exams and assignments to help the student master the concepts discussed in the lessons. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.
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