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Herbalism Foundations - How Plants Heal
An introduction to the principles of western herbal medicine — how plants interact with the body, the basics of plant constituents, and how to begin a safe herbal practice.
6 lessons ~18 min
What you’ll learn
1. Course Content
Full lesson content
- Overview3 min
- The Philosophy of Herbal Medicine3 min
- How Plants Interact With the Body3 min
- Quality and Safety3 min
- Building a Foundational Herb Knowledge3 min
- Getting Started Safely3 min
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