MASTER HERBALIST COURSE INFO
MASTER HERBALIST PROFESSIONAL TUITION APPLICATION FORM

1. COURSE PHYSICAL INVENTORY LIST

Overhead Projector & teaching pages; Projector stand (moveable, cords, etc)
Slide Projector & slide sets; Digital Projector for powerpoint
Ti-Book G5 laptop computer for projector stand
G5 computer (CD copies, colorprints, Photoshop software
Classroom seating - 1 per student - backjaks, chaiples for students & Class handouts
Dry erase board, colored pens, eraser

2. TEXTBOOKS INCLUDED IN STUDY MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED READING

RECOMMENDED RESEARCH BOOKS

3. REFERENCE MATERIALS - purchase latest editions

4. TEACHING AIDS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES

HERBAL PHARMACY
Variety of Herbs, Ziplock bags, Spoons, Scale, Paper towels, Mask, Glass jars, Labels, Mountain spring water, Flower essences, Vita mix, computer records, forms

POULTICE, PACKS, FOMENTATIONS, FOOTBATH CLASS
Herbs, spoons, plates, pure eco paper towels, wool wraps, cotton wraps, hot water bottles, heating pads, plastic bin bags, towels, foot baths, castor oil, unbleached muslin, cheesecloth, fresh grated ginger, lobelia herb, slippery elm herb, netti pot, salt solution

HERBARIUM PLANT PRESSING SUPPLIES
Official Herbarium Card Mounting Paper

Intended for use in permanent collections.
Official size 1collections.
Official size 11 1/2" x 16 1/2" (293 x 420 mm).
100% rag content with a neutral pH factor. Approx. cost $5.00.

Regular Paper Mounting Cards

For mounting botanical specimens, heavy white paper.
11 1/2 x 16 1/2 (293 x 420 mm). Approx. cost, 12 sheets for $4.00.

Plant Press (make oversized, extra space required around the edges of papers inside)

2 pieces 12" x 18" (305 x 458 mm) 1/2" thick. Exterior plywood
(use waterproof glue) with both sides sanded, finished (no knot holes, cracks or chips).

Plant Press Straps - Two straps and 2 buckles.

1" wide nylon pack straps in 60" lengths - water, mold, rot, shrink resistant.
Chrome metal non-rusting sliding buckles for positive tight lock and easy use.

Regular Blotting Paper .020 caliper blotter paper - 12" x 18" (305 x 458 mm.) - 12 sheets.
Blotting Paper .035 caliper soft felt paper -12" x 18" (305 x 458 mm.)
Corrugated Cardboard Ventilators

Used to evacuate moisture from plants, paper in the press. 12" x 18"
(305 x 458 mm.) with the corrugation running with the 12" width for greater
strength and moisture release. The cardboard is 2 faced with a corrugated A
shaped flute. Can be dried out and re-used many times.

HERBAL LAB - flower essences, salves, tinctures & fluid extracts
Day 1: fresh herbal material, organic brandy, 1/2 oz amber bottle, 4 oz amber bottle, droppers, organic essential oils, beeswax, olive oil, apricot kernal oil, spring water, fresh flowers.
Day 2: fresh herbal material, organic 190 proof grain alcohol, spring water, 2 oz amber glass bottles with droppers, labels, photocopies of tincture instructions,logbook for pharmacy records.

5. PREREQUISITES: Grade 12, Anatomy & Physiology, Self Healing for one to three months, study materials, participation in Elements of Life workshop, attendance at a two week rejuvenation retreat.

6. CURRICULUM FOR MASTER HERBALIST
Foundation & Advanced Levels are space to give time in between to study and practice.
LEVEL I Tuition Fees: $1000 - 6 days or 42 hours + Study Materials $1100 + other courses listed below
LEVEL II Advanced Integrated Clinical - $1000 - 6 days or 42 hours equivalent

HERBAL LEVEL II - INTEGRATED CLINICAL

ADDITIONAL COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MASTER HERBALIST DIPLOMA

GRADUATION

1. Attendance 100% at all classes
2. Completion of all prerequisites
3. Self-Healing Completion and submission of records and reports
4. Five case histories - consultation, program, client followed 3 months on a full program
5. Anatomy & Physiology course if student hasn’t already completed this requirement.
6. Most essential is the evolution of the student into a living example of the teachings and ability to function as an authentic guide and teacher for clients and students.
7. Herbal Medicine is divided into Level I & II as a time span of study and practice is essential between the two levels. Much of Level I is reviewed in Level II with the material approached from clinical supervised practice.
8. Completion of 5 tuition courses listed above is necessary for Herbal Medicine Program.
9. Because of the nature of integrated studies there may be an overlaps or combined teaching if a student is taking more than once course. This is especially true during case studies. This benefits the students’ ability to develop an holistic approach to the healing arts. Each student is worked with individually because of variations in age, life experience, previous training, skills and life situation. Classes are dynamic, creative and in response to the need of the individuals in the group. Questions and discussions are encouraged as and student sharing and study groups emerge naturally during the programs. Newsletters are sent out several times weekly and all students are encouraged to continue connected relationships and mentoring with Farida Sharan,, Director. Telephone and email support is generous and continuous.