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Introduction to Herbalism (Udemy.com)

Do you want to use natural, whole herbs to supplement your healthy lifestyle? Learn how to get started in this course!

Created by: Dr. Jennifer Taylor Menda LAc

Last updated October 2016

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What you will learn

  • Understand the benefits of natural plant medicine
  • Be able to prepare an herb using the standard methods
  • Be able to describe and name the advantages of the most common preparation methods
  • Be able to groups herbs in certain categories for formulations
  • Learn the benefits of 8, safe and reliable medicinal herbs to use at home
  • Know tips and tricks of purchasing quality herbs

How it compares

Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 8% of them
  • Reviews545#219 of 663 by number of reviews
  • Length1.7 hoursshorter than 72% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2016earlier than 93% of them

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Course Description

Do you believe you can benefit from herbs, but don't know how to start utilizing them?

Are you interested in supplementing your health with herbs, but you don't want to take OTC capsules?

Are you interested in becoming an herbalist, but want to get a simple beginner's course before you commit to a full program?

Then this is for YOU!

This is a basic course in herbalism from a Certified Clinical Master Herbalist.

The course is taught using video, audio, and PDF documents. It is a self-paced course that should take up to 4 hours total. There are some at-home practice assignments for you to do, too.

Please check back for more of my courses that offer more specific knowledge on herbal healing.

Keywords: herbalism, herbal medicine, herbal, herbs for health, natural wellness, natural health, herbs, herbalist, herbal healing, herbal remedies

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Instructor Details

Dr. Jennifer Taylor Menda LAc

Dr. Jennifer Taylor O.L. Menda (formerly Hutchison) is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Clinical Master Herbalist. She graduated from MD Univ. of Integrative Health with a Doctor of Acupuncture and Masters of Acupuncture degree. She is also a student of Chinese herbal medicine at Yao Shan Herbs School in Washington DC. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Agnes Scott College, a Master’s degree in Biology from Winthrop University, and a Master’s degree in physiological sciences from the University of Arizona. She has over twelve years of teaching experience as an adjunct professor in biology, zoology, and physiology and holds a certificate in College Teaching from the University of Arizona.

Jennifer has an extensive cell physiology research background. She’s worked as a research associate and lab manager for Nuvox Pharma LLC, The University of Arizona Cancer Biology Dept, and The Cooperative Agriculture Support Services of The Citrus Research Board in Riverside, California.

She is excited to work within the Integrative Wellness Center at Henry Chiropractic. Her personal practice is AcuHerb Community Circle LLC (AHCC). She resides in Leonardtown, MD with her husband and young daughter.

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Reviews

4.3

545 ratings on Udemy

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By Micky Daniel Jackson on 4/26/2022

the course material was good, however the plant names should have been labeled at the bottom of the screen for each when you were going over them with the scientific name. I take notes so i have a record to go back on but i am not the strongest speller so it would have been a nice addition. also it would have been nice had you gone over the processing and identifying of the herbs a little more, ex. full plant images so we can see it in its unprocessed form as well. still the course was informative overall so thank you.

By Brittany Thies on 12/10/2021

Jennifer seems very knowledgeable about herbalism, and presents very concise, useful information. Having worked through other Udemy courses that were much longer with more content, this course almost feels "too short", however I think it's great as an introduction class to herbalism and its many uses. Thanks, Jennifer!

By Mariah H on 1/21/2021

I decided to take this course due to my interest in herbalism. My number one goal was to find a course instructed by an African American to support someone of color during this time. I am 100% in-love with Udemy in general because anyone can find whatever they are looking for to study. I enjoyed the course over-all, I noticed the pure passion this instructor has for the field of Herbalism which is really refreshing. I would like to suggest putting up bullet points up on the screen while reading because some of the information was hard to understand at times.

By Laurie Brown on 5/26/2020

This was a great intro and overview to herbs. I would have to loved to have seen maybe pictures of what the herbs look like in natural (growing) form in addition to the dried specimens. I'll definitely be referring back to this course as reference while I continue my studies on herbs. Note: The course has several editing issues, but pretty minimal. Also, maybe I missed the link or name of the Facebook group that was referenced numerous times.

By Liz Lodge on 2/8/2019

Just love the field and interested in learning the differences between preparations and applications :) I have now completed. the Introduction to Herbalism and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I had a basic knowledge, now I know a lot more. I am looking forward to the next courses I am enrolled to do. Thanks, my daughter is interested and I have offered to pay for her to do some of you courses. Great every day living skills. X

By Carole Mehling on 1/28/2018

For the Tip #1, #2, and #3==== the first part repeating. Infusions and Decoction- not enough information Infusion oil - not enough information maybe more information in part two and I'll wait and see Sure enough, part two did complete with more information. I appreciate to learn more with detail and get to the point. I suggesting to print the name of herbs so I can the correct spelling Thank you!

By Lori Grace Petroff on 8/30/2017

This Introductory course will give you a good idea of the basics in how to prepare herbs. The teacher goes through a handful of herbs in a fairly quick manner, so in moving forward with your herbal journey, I would suggest you get your hands on some books with detailed instruction on measurements for each herb, what additional properties certain herbs have, etc. The short lessons in this class were easy to understand and follow.

By Ana Abreu on 11/2/2016

This course is a great introduction into herbalism. Jennifer exposes in a clear and passionate way how to make basic herbal preparations such as infusions, decoctions and tinctures. She also talks about herbs categories and introduces quite a few herbs for different uses and different body systems. I really enjoyed the course ad I feel like I've really learnt a lot. Thank you Jennifer for your wonderful work!

By Oma Awa on 8/20/2016

This course is very informative. TAKE NOTES! You'll use them in the future. You immediately want to utilize the herbs recommended, because at least one is relatable, if not all. The videos are clear and effective. The course is not at all difficult to follow because you're not bombarded with fluff. Just key points so each term, herb, and technique is grasped. Research further, if you like, with a general understanding. I feel prepared to discuss what I learned. Jennifer is very interactive and motivating. This is my first course on Udemy, so I expect a lot of effort from the instructors now:)

By Jill Raduziner on 2/24/2016

I loved this course. Very informative and detailed on the uses of herbs. The videos were clear on how to prepare Tinctures, Infusions, and Decoctions. Additionally, the how to select and purchase herbs was concise. Thank you, Jennifer Hutchinson for creating this course and sharing your knowledge and expertise. I will definitely be following you to increase my own knowledge.

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