Healing herbs date back to the dawn of time. Today, we know that the leaves, barks, roots, and flowers of many common growing herbs known to the ancients have potent medicinal properties. In this course, author Debra Augur explores how natural remedies from the botanical kingdom can promote health, vitality, and well being. The course examines 50 popular herbs and their medicinal properties. Weekly lessons explain how to prepare herbal teas, decoctions, syrups, capsules, compresses, oils, and tinctures, and provide common sense precautions for using herbal prescriptives. Some of the fascinating history of herbs will be discussed, as well as how to grow your own herbs, indoors and out. Curriculum: 5 week course. No textbook required. No prerequisites. CLOSE WINDOW REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS