Western Herbal Medicine Information Handbook

Western Herbal Medicine Information Handbook

HLT60112 – Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine

2014

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Can you imagine working as a Herbalist and:

  • Waking in the morning and knowing that you are going to have a great day.
  • The people you meet will be thankful to have met you.
  • You work with people and they feel better.
  • You are relaxed and healthy.
  • You are in love with life.
  • You are in touch with nature.
  • You sleep well at night knowing everyday you have made a difference.

Welcome to the world of Western Herbal Medicine….

The alliance of Om Shanti College and The Hierophant is proud to offer an Advanced Diploma course in Western Herbal Medicine. With over 40 years of combined experience of delivering training in complementary therapies we assure you comprehensive training in this fascinating healing modality.

Western Herbal Medicine is the study and use of medicinal and healing properties ofplants. Plants have the ability to synthesize a wide variety of chemical compounds that are used to perform important biological functions, and to defend against attack frompredatorssuch as insects,fungiandherbivorousmammals. Many of thesephytochemicalshave beneficial effects on long-term health when consumed by humans, and can be used to effectively treat humandiseases. At least 12,000 such compounds have been isolated so far; a number estimated to be less than 10% of the total. Chemical compounds in plants mediate their effects on the human body through processes identical to those already well understood for the chemical compounds in conventional drug. Herbal medicines do not differ greatly from conventional drugs in terms of how they work. This enables herbal medicines to be as effective as conventional medicines, and also gives them the same potential to cause harmful side effects.

A true medical system is always based on universal fundamental principles, these principles will also be relevant in all areas of Life, not only Health and Disease. Through this course you will be trained in the fundamental principles,which will have the added advantage that through your study you as a budding physician will experience an amazing healing journey.

Western Herbal Medicine is now used worldwide, with over 200 years of clinical experience. It is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a valid form of healthcare. Many celebrities in all avenues of life are users of Herbalism they range from Charles Darwin to Tina Turner.

Herbal remedies effectively treat a vast range of symptoms, from acute complaints (e.g. coughs, colds, fevers and injuries) to long term and chronic physical conditions (e.g. asthma, eczema, migraines and arthritis) and a broad range of mental and emotional symptoms (e.g. forgetfulness, panic attacks, mood swings and unresolved psychological trauma). Each medicine is chosen for the unique and specific needs of the individual client at that moment in time.

As a practising herbalist, you will develop your own style and approach to the healing art which draws upon your unique strengths and talents, and focuses on your areas of interest - children's health, emotional health right through to sports injuries. A typical day in practice might consist of new cases (typically a one to two hour in-depth assessment) and follow up consultations (typically half to one hour evaluating the client's progress and deciding the next step in treatment). Patient education will also be a large part of your daily activity. Cases may include disease prevention, especially for those travelling overseas and treatment pre and post surgery.

A Herbalist may also choose to be involved in post-graduate research, the proving of new remedies, writing journal and magazine articles and complementary health care team. Professional development for graduates may also include attendance at some of the regular seminars which feature leading Australian and international herbalists.

The Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine may be completed in three years full-time or longer part-time. Students have a maximum of five years in which to complete this Advanced Diploma.

Information on the Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine (HLT60112)

This Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine is result of a wonderful alliance formed between Om Shanti College and The Hierophant in Griffith ACT.

Om Shanti College of Tactile Therapies offers the highest standard of training in Complementary Therapies; our professional training program includes a balance of theory and practice. Our highly trained teaching staff are all practicing therapists or specialists in their field, with a wealth of real knowledge and experience behind them, ensuring they deliver first class education to students. The College’s facilities offer high quality massage and training equipment, comfortable training rooms and a relaxed, soothing environment in which to learn.

The Hierophant is one of the largest natural medicine dispensaries in Australia and has been based at The Griffith shops in Canberra, Australia for 25 years, and has a team ofpractitioners providing consultations and comprehensive training.

Students undertaking our courses are able to become professionally qualified Herbalists. Others participate purely for personal development and recreation. The College also attracts students from other healing institutions who integrate our courses within their study program.

Please come in and see the beautiful College and meet our awesome support team when you enrol.

Units of Competency for the Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine (HLT60112)

The following are the Units of Competency covered in the Health Training Package for the Nationally Recognized qualification in Western Herbal Medicine. All of our modules cover these competencies:

Unit of Competency Code / Unit of Competency Title
BSBFLM303C / Contribute to effective workplace relationships
CHCORG428A / Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAP401B / Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501C / Analyze health information (Note pre-rebus: HLTAP401B)
HLTCOM404C / Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406C / Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM502C / Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503D / Manage a practice
HLTFA311A / Apply first aid
HLTHIR501C / Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTIN504D / Manage the control of infection (Note pre-requisite: HLTIN301C)
HLTWHS300A / Contribute to WHS processes
Specialisation units
HLTHER601C / Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework
HLTHER602D / Manage work within the western herbal medicine framework
HLTHER603D / Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary
HLTHER604C / Perform western herbal medicine health assessment
HLTHER605C / Plan the western herbal medicine treatment strategy
HLTHER606D / Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine
HLTHER607C / Provide dietary advice
HLTHER608C / Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment
HLTHER609D / Provide western herbal medicine treatment

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Detailed Information about our Western Herbal Medicine Modules

Herbal Medicine Module 1 – 60101 – (30 hours)

This module lays a solid foundation from where the students can build. It will inspire the students with the amazing possibilities of Western Herbal Medicine. We create the World of Western Herbal Medicine as a context from where the students look at the world, the world of herbalsim, their world, their relationships and their health with new eyes.

Pre/co requisites:

Topics include:

  • The history of herbal medicine
  • Philosophical tradition of science / western medicine
  • The philosophies, principles, practices and tools of herbal medicine practice
  • The qualitative, quantitative, cultural and traditional lines of evidence used in herbal medicine

Herbal Medicine Module 2-12 60102

These moduleslook at Materia Medica of over 200 plants. These modules will also weave in different renowned herbalists’ (past and present) experiences of herbs, the therapeutic benefits and correct dosages. You will be taken on a delightful journey of discovery as these modules also include special presentations and field trips to herb farms.

Herbs Covered include:

· Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Milfoil / · Hydrastis canadensis - Golden Seal
· Aesculus hippocastanum - Horse Chestnut / · Hypericum perforatum - St John's wort
· Albizia lebbeck - Albizia / · Inula helenium - Elecampane
· Allium sativum - Garlic / · Iris versicolor - Blue flag
· Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow / · Lavandula officinalis - Lavender
· Angelica archangelica - Angelica / · Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort
· Apium graveolens - Celery / · Linum usitatissimum - Linseed, Flaxseed
· Arctium lappa - Burdock / · Lycopus virginicus - Bugleweed, Gypsyweed
· Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - Bearberry / · Marrubium vulgare - White horehound
· Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood / · Matricaria recutita - Chamomile
· Avena sativa - Oats / · Melissa officinalis - Lemon balm
· Baptisia tinctoria - Wild indigo / · Mentha x piperita - Peppermint
· Berberis vulgaris - Barberry / · Olea europea - Olive leaf
· Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold, Calendula / · Panax ginseng - Panax
· Capsella bursa-pastoris - Shepherd's Purse / · Passiflora incarnata - Passionflower
· Capsicum minimum - Capsicum, cayenne / · Phytolacca decandra/P. americana - Poke root
· Cassia angustifolia - Senna / · Piper methysticum - Kava kava
· Chamaelirium luteum - False Unicorn Root / · Piscidia erythrina - Jamaican dogwood
· Chelidonium majus - Greater celandine / · Plantago lanceolata - Ribwort
· Cimicifuga racemosa - Black Cohosh / · Prunus serotina - Wild cherry bark
· Commiphora molmol - Myrrh / · Rhamnus purshiana - Cascara
· Crataegus oxycantha/C. monogyna - Hawthorn / · Rheum palmatum - Rhubarb
· Cynara scolymus - Globe artichoke / · Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary
· Dioscorea villosa - Wild Yam / · Rubus idaeus - Raspberry leaf
· Drosera rotundifolia/D. longifolia - Sundew / · Rumex crispus - Yellow dock
· Echinacea angustifolia/E. purpurea/E. pallida - Echinacea / · Salix alba - White willow
· Eleutherococcus senticosus - Siberian ginseng / · Salvia officinalis - Sage
· Elytrygiarepens (previously Agropyronrepens) - Couch grass / · Sambucusnigra - Elder
· Equisetum arvense- Horsetail / · Scutellarialateriflora- Skullcap
· Eupatorium perfoliatum- Boneset / · Serenoaserrulata/S. repens- Saw Palmetto
· Euphorbia hirta- Asthma Weed / · Silybummarianum- St Mary's Thistle
· Euphrasiaofficinalis- Eye bright / · Solidago virgaurea- Golden rod
· Filipendulaulmaria- Meadowsweet / · Stellaria media - Chickweed
· Foeniculumvulgare- Fennel / · Tanacetumparthenium- Feverfew
· Fucusvesiculosis- Bladderwrack / · Taraxacum officinale folia - Dandelion leaves
· Galegaofficinalis- Goat's rue / · Taraxacum officinale radix - Dandelion root
· Galiumaparine- Clivers / · Thymus vulgaris - Thyme
· Gentianalutea- Gentian / · Tilia spp. - Lime flower
· Geranium maculatum- Cranesbill / · Trifolium pratense- Red clover
· Ginkgo biloba- Ginkgo / · Trigonellafoenum-graecum- Fenugreek
· Glycyrrhizaglabra- Licorice / · Ulmusrubra- Slippery elm
· Grindelia robusta/G. camporum- Grindelia / · Urticadioica/U. urens- Nettle
· Gymnemasylvestre- Gymnema / · Vacciniummyrtillus- Bilberry
· Hamamelisvirginiana- Witch hazel / · Valerianaofficinalis- Valerian
· Hemidesmusindicus- Hemidesmus / · Verbascumthapsus- Mullein
· Humuluslupulus- Hops / · Verbena officinalis - Vervain
· Viburnum opulus - Cramp bark / · Corydalis ambigua- Corydalis
· Viola odorata- Sweet violet / · Crataevanurvala- Crataeva
· Vitex agnus-castus - Chaste tree / · Curcuma longa- Turmeric
· Zanthoxylum clava-herculus/Z. americanum - Prickly ash / · Elletariacardamomum- Cardamon
· Zeamays - Corn silk / · Epilobiumparviflorum- Willow Herb
· Zingiberofficinale - Ginger / · Eschscholziacalifornica- Californian poppy
· Adhatodavasica - Adhatoda / · Eucalyptus globulus- Eucalyptus
· Agrimoniaeupatoria - Agrimony / · Eupatorium purpureum- Gravel root
· Alchemillavulgaris - Lady's mantle / · Fumariaofficinalis- Fumitory
· Aletrisfarinosa - True unicorn root / · Harpagophytumprocumbens- Devil's claw
· Alliumcepa - Onion / · Hedera helix - Ivy
· Aloe spp. - Aloe Vera / · Hydrangea arborescens- Hydrangea
· Andrographispaniculata- Andrographis / · Hyssopusofficinalis- Hyssop
· Armoraciarusticana- Horseradish / · Inularacemosa- Indian inula
· Anemone pulsatilla (Pulsatilla vulgaris) - Pulsatilla / · Juglanscinerea- Butternut
· Anethumgraveolens- Dill / · Juglansnigra- Black walnut
· Angelica polymorpha (previously A. sinensis) - Dong quai / · Juniperuscommunis J- uniper
· Arnica montana- Arnica / · Lamium album - White dead nettle
· Artemisia annua- Chinese wormwood / · Larreamexicana- Chaparral
· Artemisia vulgaris - Mugwort / · Leptandravirginica- Black root
· Asclepius tuberosa- Pleurisy root / · Lomatiumdissectum- Lomatium
· Asparagus racemosa- Shatavari / · Medicagosativa- Alfalfa/Lucerne
· Astragalusmembranaceus- Astragalus / · Menthapulegium- Pennyroyal
· Atractylodesmacrocephala- Atractylodes / · Mitchellarepens- Squaw vine
· Azadirachtaindica- Neem / · Myricacerifera- Bayberry
· Bacopamonniera- Bacopa / · Nepetacataria- Catmint
· Ballotanigra- Black horehound / · Nepetahederacea- Ground Ivy
· Barosmabetulina (Agathosmabetulina) - Buchu / · Nympheaodorata- White pond lily
· Berberisaquifolium- Oregon mountain grape / · Oenotherabiennis- Evening primrose
· Berberisaristata- Indian Barberry / · Paeonialactiflora- Peony
· Betula spp - Birch / · PanaxnotoginsengTienchi- Ginseng
· Boswelliaserrata- Boswellia / · Papaya carica- Paw Paw leaves
· Bupleurumfalcatum- Bupleurum / · Parietariadiffusa- Pellitory of the wall
· Camellia sinensis- Green tea / · Petroselinumcrispum- Parsley
· Carica papaya - Paw paw / · Phyllanthusamarus- Phyllanthus
· Carumcarvi- Caraway / · Picrorrhizakurroa- Picrorrhiza
· Caulophyllumthalictroides- Blue cohosh / · Pimpinellaanisum- Aniseed
· Centellaasiatica- Gotu Kola / · Piper longum- Long pepper
· Chionanthusvirginicus- Fringe tree / · Plantago major - Plantain
· Cinnamomumzeylanicum/C. cassia - Cinnamon / · Plantagopsyllium/P. ovata- Psyllium
· Citrus reticulata- Chen pi / · Pneumusboldus- Boldo
· Cnicusbenedicta- Blessed thistle / · Polygala tenuifolia- Polygala
· Codonopsispilosula- Codonopsis / · Polygonumbistorta- Bistort
· Cola nitida/C. vera- Kola / · Polygonummultiflorum- Polygonum
· Coleus forskohlii- Coleus / · Populustremuloides- Trembling poplar
· Poriacocos- Hoelen / · Colchicum autumnale- Autumn crocus
· Portulaca oleracea- Pigface / · Convallariamajalis- Lily of the valley
· Quercusrobur- Oak bark / · Daturastramonium- Thorn apple
· Ranunculus ficaria- Pilewort / · Digitalis lanata/D. purpurea- Foxglove
· Rehmanniaglutinosa- Rehmannia / · Ephedra spp. Ephedra, - Ma huang
· Rosa canina- Rosehips / · Gelsemiumsempervirens- Yellow jasmine
· Rumexacetalosa- Sheep's sorrel / · Hyoscyamusniger- Henbane
· Ruscusaculeatus- Butcher's broom / · Lobelia inflata- Indian tobacco
· Rutagraveolens- Rue / · Mandragoraofficinarum- Mandrake
· Salvia miltiorrhiza- Dan Shen / · Melilotusofficinalis- Sweet clover
· Sanguinariacanadensis- Blood root / · Papaversomniferum- Opium poppy
· Schisandrachinensis- Schisandra / · Petasitesofficinalis- Butter burr
· Scrophularianodosa- Figwort / · Pulmonariaofficinalis- Lungwort
· Scutellariabaicalensis- Baical skullcap / · Rauwolfiaserpentina- Indian snake root
· Smilax spp. - Sarsaparilla / · Sarothamnusscoparius- Broom
· Solanum dulcamara- Bittersweet / · Strychnosnuxvomica- Poison nut
· Stachysbetonica (Betonicaofficinalis) - Wood betony / Scheduled or restricted herbs (cont)
· Stephaniatetrandra - Stephania / · Symphytumofficinalis - Comfrey
· Stillingiasylvatica - Queen's delight / · Tanacetumvulgare - Tansy
· Tabebuiaavellanedae - Pau D'arco / · Tussilagofarfara - Coltsfoot
· Thuja occidentalis - Thuja / · Urginiamaritima - Squill
· Tribulusterrestris - Tribulus
· Trillium erectum - Beth root
· Tropaeolum majus - Nasturtium
· Turneradiffusa - Damiana
· Tylophoraindica - Tylophora
· Uncariatomentosa - Cat's claw
· Vacciniummacrocarpon - Cranberry
· Valerianaedulis - Mexican valerian
· Viburnum prunifolium - Black haw
· Vinca major - Greater periwinkle
· Vinca minor - Lesser periwinkle
· Viola tricolor - Heartsease
· Viscum album - Mistletoe
· Withaniasomnifera - Withania
· Zizyphusjujuba/Z. spinosa - Chinese date
Scheduled or restricted Herbs
· Aconitum spp - Aconite
· Acoruscalamus - Sweet flag
· Aloysiatriphylla - Lemon verbena
· Ammivisnaga - Khella
· Aristolochia spp - Aristolochia
· Atropa belladonna - Deadly nightshade
· Boragoofficinalis - Borage
· Cannabis sativa - Cannabis
· Cephaelis ipecacuanha - Ipecac
· Cinchona spp - Peruvian bark

Understanding Botany - 60119

You will discover and understand plant morphology, nomenclature and taxonomy. You will also discover key ways of identifying plant species and their botanical families.

This module is taught by Naturopath, Steve Allen who worked for 2 years at the Australian National Herbarium and majored in Herbalism at the Australian National University.

Nutrition1, 2 & 3

Upon completion of these modules you will have completed the requirements for HLTNUT610B and you will have the skills and knowledge required to provide basic advice on dietary modification according to established nutritional medicine principles and practice

This includes knowledge of:

  • Basic knowledge of biomedical sciences ie anatomy and physiology, pathology, biochemistry, pharmacology
  • Contra-indications for recommendations
  • Cultural diets and restrictions
  • Nutrition principles
  • The nutritional components of food in common diets
  • Treatment of the individual as the overriding principle of nutritional medicine philosophy - any treatment plan is expected to reflect this ideal in its design and implementation

Skills includes the ability to:

  • Assess basic nutritional needs and determine the most appropriate modifications to the client's diet
  • Assess the nutritional value of food components in common diets
  • Demonstrate critical reasoning skills
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Determine the basic dietary requirements for basic health.
  • Determine the potential impact of recommendations on the individual
  • Discuss basic dietary changes with the client
  • Ensure all treatment care delivered is appropriate to relevant legislature and regulatory requirements
  • Establish the stage of development of a condition or disease state
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of the associated with nutritional inadequacies
  • Modify diet with consideration to cultural, lifestyle factors and the capacity of the client to implement the recommendations
  • Perform a basic dietary intake analysis

Chemistry 1,2 & 3 - 60615

This unit introduces general, physical and organic chemistry and prepares the student for further studies in biochemistry, human biology, nutrition and human disease processes. It also introduces students to the major principles of scientific enquiry and scientific method and is a foundation unit of study for those students who do not have credit for Year 12 chemistry.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the types and components of matter and the principles of theirinteraction.2. Explain the interaction between particles and their consequences, in particularfor living organisms.

3. Explain the principles of electron and proton transfer reactions and theirsignificance for living organisms.

4. Explain the basic principles of organic chemistry and identify the range ofcompounds.

5. Explain the basic principles of the organic chemistry of oxygen, nitrogen,sulphur and phosphorous.

Biochemistry 1- 60106c

Tissue Salts Course

The foundation of Biochemistry was laid more than a century ago by Rudolph Virchow, one of the foremost scientists of the day. He discovered that the human body is composed of an enormous number of tiny, living cells. Each cell is made up of an infinitesimal but perfectly balanced quantity of three classes of materials – water, organic substances and inorganic substances. Water and organic matter such as sugar, albuminous and fatty substances make up the greater portion of the body. The inorganic (mineral) elements, although present in much smaller quantities are the really vital elements. They are the active workers which utilize the inactive substances in building the millions of cells that the body is composed of. The life of these cells is of short duration – millions are constantly breaking down and new ones are just as rapidly being built up, providing there is a constant supply of the necessary material for this continuous rebuilding process.

Dr. Schüssler’s Therapy

Dr. Schüssler determined that these inorganic substances are present in the body as compounds (mineral salts) and named twelve principal compounds which he called “tissue salts”. He defined the types of disease (symptoms) arising from a deficiency of each tissue salt. With this knowledge he was able to prescribe with great accuracy and effect. Dr. Schüssler studied the function of each of the twelve tissue salts and was able to define the type of disorder caused by the disturbance of the physiological balance of each tissue salt.