A materia medica, or the materials of medicine, is a vital part of any herbologists arsenal and in this course you will learn how to create a materia medica for both personal and professional use.
Upon completion of Plant Journaling for Family Herbalists you will be able to:
- Apply the Plant Journaling System to record and classify herbology information.
- Adapt the Plant Journaling System to suit your own individual needs.
- Compile your own Family Herbal, consisting of detailed scientific herb monographs, for personal and professional use.
- Select reliable sources of herbology information.
Completing your first monograph is an important outcome of your course, but don’t make that your focus.
Focus on the journey… the experiences… the intimate relationship building…
Time-frame
The course material is divided into 5 modules. Aim to complete at least one a week.
You will need to devote about 10 to 15 hours to this course. An average of about 2 to 3 hours per week.
It is recommended that you spend an additional 1 to 2 hours per week on exploring other resources and on developing your plant journaling skills.
Enjoy every moment of this experience!
| Module 1 | Plant Journaling Fundamentals |
| Unit 1 | Download Your Workbook and Worksheets |
| Unit 2 | Week 1 - Plant Journaling Fundamentals |
| Unit 3 | Certificate of Completion |
| Module 2 | Taxonomy |
| Unit 1 | Week 2 - Apiaceae Family Monograph and Parsley Taxonomy |
| Unit 2 | Taxonomy Assignment |
| Module 3 | Cultivation and Household Uses |
| Unit 1 | Week 3 - Cultivation Journal and Household Uses Journal |
| Unit 2 | Assignment: Master Journals - Cultivation and Household Uses |
| Module 4 | Culinary Journal |
| Unit 1 | Week 4 - Culinary Journal |
| Unit 2 | Assignment: Master Culinary Journal |
| Module 5 | Materia Medica and Bath and Body Journal |
| Unit 1 | Week 5 - Materia Medica and "Bath and Body" Journal |
| Unit 2 | Assignment: Materia Medica |