1. INTRODUCTION to PART 2

Herbalism - Foundation & Essentials

In this module we will explore some essentials in natural healing such as; seeing the body as an ecosystem, the role of Vital Energy or Qi and the true potential of sound health. This module introduces a detailed look at the elements of earth, water, fire, air, and ether, as well as how we're literally made up of a balance of them all. An herbalist understands that our personality traits, interests, emotions and so on are all related to the flavours we eat, the seasonal time of year, where we reside, our ancestral constitution, and more. There are many ways to learn about plants just through their flavour and in order to practice herbalism successfully it’s best one understand what the herbalist means when speaking of damp / dry conditions, or heat / cold imbalances. It’s equally important that we consider how all of creation is comprised of energy and intelligence and what many healers mean when speaking about our potential for a higher human consciousness. In order to explore a practical model for working with herbal energetics we utilize the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda combined with a contemporary view of a Medicine Wheel. We'll continue to delve deeper into Holistic Anatomy and Herbal Actions and Properties and of course there are many more amazing plant ally videos including; the bountiful Red Raspberry, the powerful Hawthorn, and the truly amazing Symphytum Officinale, aka: Comfrey. We also provide more precious Interviews with Elders and extensive Audio content for your greater learning.

2. Our Common Roots Part Two “Balance”

Follow Master Herbalist Chad Cornell journey’s into the ancient terrain of a 5,000-year-old Indian healing art and science known as Ayurveda. So much can be known about the healing properties of plants simply through exploring their taste and appearance. Chad explores key herbs known to restore digestive balance, and mental clarity, as well as such legendary herbs as Frankincense & Reishi Mushroom, which are known to address respiratory health and inflammation on all levels of our being.

Includes these specific instructive sections: Herbs for Cleansing: Rosemary, Wormwood, Calamus; Lung Herbs: Mullein, Frankincense; Herbs for Stress: Reishi; Wild Foods and Blood Cleansers: Red Clover; Immune Support: Echinacea.

Featuring: Chad Cornell, Lama Karma Tsundulp Lodro, Dr. Terry Willard, Ron Bell

Audio Languages: English

3. HERBAL video series: MASTERS IN MOTION 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

Take Notes!

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807 M2 Hawthorn

Hawthorn berry, leaf and flower are all heart tonics, slow and gentle in action, but strengthening the heart function overtime. The herb is a mild vasodilator, increasing the supply of blood to heart muscles, thus reducing the chance of spasms, angina and shortness of breath in the elderly. Studies have shown berry extracts help decrease lactic acid during angina attacks.

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Horse Tail

Horsetail reminds one of the days of dinosaurs and swamps, as these prehistoric plants have been around for some 300 million years. In the rainforest of Panama I have seen horsetail (H. myriochaetum) over thirty feet tall. It is found everywhere in the world save for Australia and Antarctica. Field Horsetail is a perennial, while Meadow Horsetail is an annual.

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857-M2 Wild Ginger

Western Wild Ginger is found in British Columbia, while the Eastern variety can be found into Manitoba and southeast. The leaves can be crushed, and smell like lemon ginger. The eastern species grows up to a foot tall, with large heart-shaped leaves. The Western has long whip-like ends on the three purple sepals, and is lower to the ground.

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Dogbane

Spreading dogbane is a tiny, inconspicuous shrub with beautiful, pink, fragrant flowers. All parts of the plant release a latex sap if bruised. This milky sap resembling mother’s milk led to an early plant signature for promoting lactation.

The flowers have been collected and used as part of love mixtures. They secrete a sweet liquid that is very attractive to flies.

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Motherwort

Motherwort is an introduced perennial that has sporadically established itself throughout the Canadian prairies. It thrives in well- drained, alkaline and sandy soil, It is a member of the Mint family, with the familiar square stem, opposite leaves, and flowers in the upper leaf axils. The flowers are white to pink, with purple spots. The pink lips of the flower, according to the Doctrine of Signatures, look like a vagina, and hence are useful for menstrual problems.

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Strawberry

Like raspberry, the leaves of strawberry help settle morning sickness and prevent miscarriage. The iron-rich leaves help those with tendency to anemia, without creating constipation. The leaf tea stimulates breast milk production in nursing mothers, and helps regulate the menstrual cycle. The root, however, will reduce breast milk flow.

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Blueberry

Bilberry extracts are used for skin diseases as well as ulcers, eczema, folliculitis, and varicose veins. The anthocyans soothe sensitive areas such as eyelids, and anthocyanidins protect skin problems.

Comfrey

Comfrey is native to Europe, but naturalized here for several hundred years. It will grow to three feet tall, and quickly fill in with prickly dark green leaves. The flowers have a white to pink/blue appearance that reminds you that comfrey is in the same family as Borage.

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