Course curriculum

  • 1

    Start Here - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Technology Walk Through - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Introduction Video for The Empowered Herbalist

    • The Empowered Herbalist Resource Library Introduction (& Autumn's email address)

    • Training Table of Contents - Herbs & Supplies List Overview
  • 2

    Beginner References

    • Beginners Herbal TERMINOLOGY Reference 'The Empowered Herbalist'

    • Beginner Herbal SUPPLIES Reference 'The Empowered Herbalist'

    • SLIDES PROCESSING & STORAGE of Herbs - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Beginner Herbal PROCESSING Reference 'The Empowered Herbalist'

    • Beginner Herbalist Recommended Books Video by Autumn

    • Intermediate Herbalist Recommended Books Video

    • Slides Beginner Herbal Processing & Storage
  • 3

    Module 1 - Autumn's Therapeutic 13 Herbs

    • Therapeutic 13 Herbs Dry View - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Slides The Therapeutic 13 Herbs - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Autumn's Therapeutic 13 Herbs Quick Reference/Handout

    • Video Calendula (Calendula Officinalis)

    • Video Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale)

    • Video Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

    • Video Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile/ Chamomilla recutita)

    • Video Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

    • Video Holy Basil/Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)

    • Video Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

    • Video Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

    • Video Chaste Tree - (Vitex agnus-castus) {aka Vitex Berries}

    • Video Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

    • Video Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

    • Video Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

    • Video Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus)
  • 4

    Module 2 - Teas, Infusion, Decoction, Steam, Soak & Compress

    • Teas_Module 2 SLIDES_The Empowered Herbalist

    • Herbal Tea REFERENCE_The Empowered Herbalist

    • Tea - An Introduction & Supplies Discussion Video

    • Infusion Teas & Blending Video

    • Infusion Tea Demonstration - Brewing & Straining Video

    • Infusion Tea Recipes Video

    • Decoction Teas

    • Decoction Formula & Herbs

    • Warming Lemon Cinnamon Ginger Decoction Tea Recipe Video

    • Other Tea Uses_The Empowered Herbalist_Soaks and Steams Reference

    • Simple Herbal Tea Infusions and Decoction Brewing Methods_Extra Video

    • Herbal Sinus & Facial Steams_Extra Video

    • Herbal Baths & Comfrey_Extra Video

    • Decoction Recipe & Mixing Tea Types

    • Solar & Lunar Infusions_Plus Moon Milk Recipes

    • Herbal Bath Recipes & Demo

    • Herbal Compress & Fomentations

    • Herbal Steam, Recipe & Demo
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    Module 3 - Tincture, Elixir & Cordial

    • Slides Module 3 Tinctures, Elixirs & Cordials The Empowered Herbalist

    • Video Tincture Intro and Basics

    • Tincture Methods Folk & Weight to Volume

    • Video: Tincture Dosage

    • Video: Tincture Methods - Percolation & Soxhlet

    • Video: Tincture Tools Review

    • Video: Details of a Folk Maceration Tincture

    • Video: Bottles & Graduated Cylinders

    • Video: Vitex Herb Review

    • Video: Vitex Folk Tincture Infusion

    • Echinacea Herb Review

    • Video: Echinacea Folk Tincture Infusion

    • Video: Echinacea Folk Tincture Infusion Straining

    • Echinacea Tincture Process_Sage Advice Reference Handout Version April 2021

    • Autumn's Garden Tour - Echinacea & Lemon Balm

    • Video: Herbal Elixir Basics

    • Lemon Balm Herb Review

    • Lemon Balm Elixir Tincture Infusion

    • Video: Maceration Tincture Straining - Lemon Balm Vodka

    • Love Elixir Recipe

    • Video: Herbal Cordial Basics

    • Video: Hibiscus & Hawthorne Herb Review

    • Hibiscus Hawthorne Cordial Tincture Infusion

    • Video: Immune Cordial Recipe

    • Video: Cardiac Pops Recipe

    • Video: Bottling Tinctures & Review

    • Tincture Solvent Range_Chart Reference

    • Tincture Infusion Apothecary Tracker_Reference (from Sage Advice March 2021)

    • Herbal Tincture Basics Video
  • 6

    Module 4 - Oxymel, Shrub & Switchel

    • SLIDES Herbal Vinegar Methods Tincture Shrubs Switchels June 2021

    • Herbal Vinegar Method’s Reference - Tincture, Shrubs, Switchel - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Herbal Oxymel Reference - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Video Vinegar Extracts - Why Vinegar Extracts, Basic Extraction Methods, Rose Herb Review for Demo

    • Video Vinegar Extract Demo - Lemon Balm & Rose Infusion

    • Four Thieves Vinegar Recipe

    • Oxymels Introduction, Holy Basil & Ashwagandha Herb Review

    • Oxymel Demo - Hibiscus, Rose, Ashwagandha & Holy Basil Recipe

    • Fire Cider Oxymel Recipe & History

    • Straining Fire Cider Video

    • Herbal Shrub Basics & Spearmint Herb Review for Demo

    • Shrub Demo - Hibiscus Spearmint & Strawberry Shrub Base Vinegar Infusion & Recipe

    • Shrub Demo - Strawberry Brandy Tincture Base Infusion

    • Herbal Switchel Introduction & Recipe

    • Strawberry Adaptogen Shrub Recipe

    • Summary of Vinegar Creations & Book Suggestions
  • 7

    Module 5 - Herbal Oil & Salve

    • Slides Module 5 - Herbal Oils, Salves & Balms - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Herbal Oil Introduction

    • About Carrier Oils Introduction

    • About Carrier Oils - The Empowered Herbalist Reference

    • Herbal Oil Methods

    • Review of Apothecary Supplies Needed

    • Herb Review for Oil Infusion Demo

    • Oil Infusion Demo - Comfrey, Lavender & Calendula

    • Maceration Infusion of an Herbal Oil - Calendula Flower

    • Straining an Herbal Oil - Calendula Maceration Infusion

    • Herbal Salve Introduction

    • Recipe for Herbal Salve Demo - 'Scratch No More' Formula From Sage Advice: Home Herbal Apothecary Membership

    • Kitchen Salve Creation Demonstration - 'Scratch No More' Formula

    • Basic Herbal Oils & Salve Creation - The Empowered Herbalist Reference

    • Oil & Salve Creation Worksheet - The Empowered Herbalist Reference

    • Salve Applications & Vegan Alternative

    • Herbal Balms Introduction

    • Herbs to Use & Supply Resources

    • Bonus Recipes & Supplies Resources
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    Module 6 - Honey & Syrup

    • Slides Module 6 - Herbal Honeys & Syrups - The Empowered Herbalist

    • Herbal Honey Infusion Methods_Reference The Empowered Herbalist

    • Herbal Honey Introduction

    • Herbal Honey Infusion Methods

    • Herbal Honey Demonstration - Dried Chamomile & Fresh Ginger

    • Sleep Good Honey Recipe & Herbs to Infuse in Honey

    • Herbal Syrup Infusion Method_Reference The Empowered Herbalist

    • Herbal Syrup Introduction & Common Syrup Herbs

    • Herbal Syrup Methods & Sweetener Options

    • Syrup Demonstration - Dried Rose & Lemongrass

    • Elderberry Syrup & Moody Day Syrup Recipes

    • How Autumn Makes Elixirs with Honey or Syrup

    • Resources for Basic Supplies

    • Closing & Thank You

    • Ashwagandha Rose Elixir Part 1 Demo

    • Ashwagandha Rose Elixir Part 2 Demo

    • Valerian Sleep Elixir Demo
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    FAQs

    • The Empowered Herbalist-Student FAQs 2021