Herbalist & phytotherapy

A Herbalist is a professional herbalist who knows how to interweave age-old traditions with modern scientific research and knowledge. Using traditional methods, with a great sense of responsibility and a great love for nature, the Herborist picks, dries and processes herbs into herbal products that belong within a natural lifestyle and natural health care.
source: herbalist guild

The focus is on herbal preparations, providing information and courses/workshops in the field of natural health and advising herbal products for uncomplicated complaints. This also includes growing plants and maintaining a herb garden.

Phytotherapists, on the other hand, focus on the treatment of physical and psychological complaints with the help of medicinal plants, nutrition and lifestyle. We work from a holistic point of view where we look at people as a whole and not just the health question the client presents.

This is only a brief summary of the profession of herbalist and herbal therapy. There is much more to say about it. This will be discussed during the introductory meeting and during the training itself.

Lesson program

become a skilled herbalist & phytotherapist

Here you will become acquainted with the modules of the curriculum. The topics are covered over four grade levels. It is just a brief summary of topics covered. More topics are offered during the course and there is room for students' own input.

You can read more about the curriculum in our brochure.

General

You will learn about the world of plants. Together we delve into the evolution of the plant kingdom and investigate how herbal medicine runs like a common thread through our history. You will be introduced to what traditional herbal medicine is and how it differs or overlaps with other forms of alternative medicine.

We also focus on product knowledges, production methods and legislation. Attention is also paid to sustainability aspects and the social implications of the profession.

Botany

To understand how plants work, you need to understand how they are constructed (anatomy) and how they function (physiology). Recognizing (determining) plants is of great importance for a herbalist, as is the taxonomic classification of plants in the plant kingdom. Attention is also paid to landscaping and maintenance of the garden and the plants that grow there. Propagation, pruning, maintenance and of course gardening.

Contentsssubstances of plants

Plants consist of hundreds of active ingredients, which become phytochemicalssubstances, primary/secondary metabolites or substances. All of these substances have... unique properties, solubility and form the basis of vabout the work of the herbalist.

Body systems
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, regular treatment and complementary phytotherapeutic treatment.

- Digestive system (MLD)
- Respiratory tract
- Skin and senses
- Urinary tract
- Musculoskeletal system
- Heart and vessels
-Immune system

- Endocrine systemeem
- Genital organs: M/F
- Pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding.
- Children and development
- Psyche and nervous system
- Palliative care

Practical skill

This module is considered the best part of the course! Actually making high-quality and efficient herbal products. First of all, we pay attention to harvesting and preserving (drying and storage).

Medicinal preparations are discussed; for both internal and external applications. This also includes cosmetic preparations.

Creative processing of plants such as painting with plants and eco-printing is offered. We also delve into the kitchen and teach you how to pickle and ferment vegetables and herbs. How you can cook and bake with (wild) medicinal plants is discussed. We also pay attention to the cultural and spiritual use of plants such as ritual oil, incense, herbal powders, etc.

Therapeutic education
If you want to provide people with safe and good herbal advice, you need to have a good basic therapeutic attitude. Good and conscious communication is also essential. During the lessons we practice these skills in the form of case studies and intervision. You will learn to make a history form and draw up a treatment plan.

Preparation for setting up your business is also part of the curriculum. How do you get started after completing the training? which road are you taking? and what do you need for that? Ethics, legal aspects and other business topics are discussed.

These lessons will also mainly have a practical character.

Testing and exam

We want to keep the threshold for testing and the stress it causes for most students as low as possible. We know from experience that some students perform less well under the pressure of a final exam, while they have excellent knowledge and skills without this pressure.

Yet it is important to test knowledge and skills. This way you know where you stand in your learning process and the teacher can properly monitor how the student's learning process is progressing.

At Eleoflora we choose to build up an exam file during the course of the study with interim tests and an exam file that must be complete at the end of the training*.

Exam file components

General

- Accessible module tests.
- Lesson preparation assignments.

Annual project:
- Year 1: Making herbarium.
- Year 2: Construction of a (herb) garden or description of a nature reserve.

- Year 3: Educational project.

- Year 4: free choice according to the student's interests.

Year-end closing(annual)
- General test (multiple choicequestions) about the main points of the modules.
- Practical test: Preparation of a herbal product according to protocol.
- Recognize 20 medicinal plants from the botanical garden.
- Final interview.

What if....

What if you are unable to complete the exam file on time or with a less positive result?

There is always a second chance for all parts. You will receive feedback if a part is still insufficient and you will receive tips to improve these points.

We not only look at your measurable performance, but also at your commitment, motivation and perseverance. We will also discuss your options if you are unable to take the accessible assessment for whatever reason. Perhaps another form is more suitable for you.

Some components can be postponed if a student has a good reason for this.

Everything is negotiable.

Study without exam stress

Students can choose the herbalist & to follow phytotherapy without building up an exam file. You will then receive proof of participation but no diploma. If you have proof of participation, you can choose to take the exam later. If you have professional plans for a practice, you must submit an exam file. More information about the training, the costs and general terms and conditions can be found in our brochure

Lesson day & class time

Saturday: 9.30am - 4.30pm*

If there is sufficient interest, a teaching group will also be started
a weekday: 9.30 - 16.30*

Lunch break: 12.30-13.30
Students must bring their own lunch.

*End of class time is a guideline and may differ.

More details about the training, such as curriculum and training costs, can be read in our brochure

Let op: Als een groep te klein wordt omdat studenten voortijdig stoppen met de opleiding worden twee paralelle groepen samenvoegd. De les zal plaatsvinden in het weekend. Dit kan alleen aan het begin van een nieuw leerjaar (dus niet tijdens een lopend leerjaar)

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