1. INTRODUCTION
Herbalism - Foundation & Essentials
To best understand the direction we need to go as a culture, it’s helpful to reflect on our history. We’ll explore the history of healing, the role of Herbalism presently as well as it’s great future importance. One key question to start with is “what is medicine?” Is it a chemical that removes a symptom, a food that nourishes, or a state of right relationship? We’ll cover this along with many essential herbal remedies such as the familiar Red Clover, the legendary Chaga Mushroom, and the Queen of the Meadow, Achillea Mellefolium (more commonly known as Yarrow) - - and much more!
Chad Cornell discusses how the traditional healthcare system cannot keep up with the demands of our lifestyle and ageing population.
2. Our Common Roots - the Film in a four part series
Reconnecting with the intelligence of the plant kingdom, and our global healing traditions might just be the most rewarding investment we can make - not only for ourselves, but also for our planet, and all future generations. The film is a blend of nature, music, narration and on location plant walks covering over 35 healing plants and the holistic philosophy behind their use. Health and vitality can be achieved through integrating the best of both modern and traditional methods. A production by Boreal Night Films.
3. HERBAL INSIGHTS video series: with CHad cornell and robert rogers
Covering plants in their natural environment. In each video, Chad and Robert explore the common and traditional uses of these healing plants. Each plant reference is accompanied with full text followup by Robert Rogers.
Instructors: Chad Cornell M.H. and Robert Rogers AHG
Videos Courtesy The Next Generation Herbalist Program produced by Common Roots Media
Take Notes!
Western Red Cedar (T. plicata) is a strongly anti-fungal and anti- bacterial remedy. The tincture is a stimulant to smooth muscles, and used for various respiratory, urinary and reproductive problems.
Both the leaves and dried inner bark of alder are bitter, helping stimulate digestion. Decoctions of the dried bark are astringent and hemostatic, reducing inflammations and even stopping internal hemorrhage.
Although each Artemisia has its own distinct constituents, it is possible to generalize a bit. All are intensely bitter and strongly aromatic. They are used for stimulating sweating during dry fevers by drinking hot tea or drunk cold for indigestion and stomach acidity. They all contain excellent stomach and bitter tonic constituents.
This brings to mind the old saying, “bitter on the lips, sweet to the heart.”
4. Herbal Medicine PROGRAM by Chad Cornel - 6 hours
Chad Cornell covers The History of the Living Tradition
A New Generation
The Importance of Local Access
The Elementals – Ayurveda and Beyond, Body as Ecosystem
Yin & Yang
The Fundamental Actions of Herbs
Intro to Creating Formulas
Intro to Preparations
The Art of Healing
Food as Medicine
Wild Harvesting & Chart
Essential Herbs for Every Home
Plants & Consciousness
Vibrational Healing
Designing Your Own Medicine Chest
Grassroots Health Care
Preparing for Change