HSCI 3302 - Herbal Therapeutics

(3 CR, 3T + 0L)

In this course, students will be introduced to bioregional herbal plants, including their botanical name, medicinal categories, and energetic properties. Gathering and harvesting plant medicines, medicinal applications, and safety concerns will be discussed. Students will explore hands-on methods for making herbal preparations such as salves, tinctures, liniments, and teas. This course applies herbal therapeutic knowledge to the practical use of preparing and utilizing herbs using best practice methods.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1110.