AGR-G-101 – Herbs & Herbal Remedy

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About Course

This course introduces students to the world of herbs and herbal remedies, covering their uses in cooking, traditional medicine, and wellness. Through lectures, hands-on activities, and field trips, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of various herbs, their properties, and how to incorporate them into daily life.

What Will You Learn?

  • This course introduces students to the world of herbs and herbal remedies,
  • covering their uses in cooking, traditional medicine, and wellness. Through
  • lectures, hands-on activities, and field trips, students will gain a comprehensive
  • understanding of various herbs, their properties, and how to incorporate them into
  • daily life.

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Herbs

  • Introduction to Herbs
  • Week 1 : Introduction to Herbs
  • WELCOME HILLMANTOK STUDENT INTRO MUST WATCH
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Week 2: Botanical Basics (copy)
.Understanding plant anatomy and physiology .Introduction to plant taxonomy .Common terminology (e.g., perennial vs. annual, botanical vs. common names)

Week 3: Growing Herbs
Best practices for growing herbs at home (containers vs. garden) Soil types, moisture levels, and light requirements Seasonal considerations and common pests

Week 4: Harvesting and Storage
Proper techniques for harvesting herbs Methods of drying and preserving herbs Storage options for maintaining freshness and potency

Week 5: Medicinal Properties of Herbs
Overview of herbalism and its principles Introduction to common medicinal herbs (e.g., chamomile, echinacea, ginger) Guided reading on herbal pharmacognosy

Week 6: Creating Herbal Remedies
Overview of dierent forms of herbal remedies (teas, tinctures, salves) Hands-on class: Create a simple herbal tea and tincture Safety considerations and dosage guidelines

Week 7: Aromatic Herbs and Essential Oils
Exploration of aromatic herbs and their culinary and medicinal uses Introduction to essential oils: extraction methods and applications Hands-on activity: Create an herbal-infused oil or salve

Week 8: Herbalism and Holistic Health
Relationship between herbs, lifestyle, and wellness Introduction to herbalism in traditional systems (TCM, Ayurveda) Discussion on the ethical considerations of herbalism

Week 9: Foraging and Wildcrafting
Introduction to foraging: sustainable practices and ethics Identification of common wild herbs and their uses Field trip: Foraging for herbs in a local area

Week 10: Final Exam and Course Wrap-U
Final exam covering key concepts and practical applications Course feedback and reflections Celebration: Share herbal dishes, remedies, and learnings

EXTRA LESSON: Integrating Herbs into Daily Life
Creating an herbal wellness routine Herbal tea blending workshop Discussion on challenges and benefits of using herbs

Review and Course Project
Review key concepts and skills learned throughout the course Presentations of student projects (e.g., a report on chosen herb or health issue) Sharing recipes or remedies created during the course

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