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Spring 2018
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| HHP 111 - Herbology I |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2018
Learning Objectives: STANDARD COMPETENCIES: 1. Describe differences between traditional/herbal/folk medicine. 2. Define applicable terminology. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of ingestion, digestion and synthesis of herbal substances. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of herbs from a historical and cultural perspective. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic agents of value in women's health care. 6. Create herbal remedies and discuss their uses. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: TOPICAL OUTLINE: I. History of healing with herbs A. Define Aromatherapy/folk/traditional medicine 1. What is an herb? 2. How does it differ from a drug? 3. What is an essential oil? B. Major influences of modern, western essential oil/folk/traditional medicine. 1. Western a. Egypt b. Greece c. Rome d. Middle East e. Medieval Europe f. England g. United States C. Chinese 1. Herbs 2. Diet 3. Acupuncture 4. Chi Qong D. Indian: Ayurvedic E. Native American 1. Herbal 2. Spiritual 3. Heat/sweat lodges F. Other 1. Polynesian 2. African II. How herbs are grown, harvested and prepared A. Warning about pesticides III. How herbs work VS. how "drugs" work IV. Herbal vocabulary V. Sources of herbs VI. How to prepare herbs A. Infusions 1. Hot 2. Cold B. Decoctions C. Liniments D. Tinctures/Extracts E. Capsules F. Lozenges G. Ointment/Balm/Salves H. Emulsion I. Herbal face steam and inhalations J. Plasters K. Herbal baths/Sitz baths L. Dream pillows/Purse packets M. Colonics/douching N. Hot and cold compresses O. Soap P. "Cellulite wrap" VII. Therapeutic agents of value A. In women's health care VIII. Discuss Herb precautions IX. References: Good and Bad books and how to distinguish them |
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