Course Tutor: Wort Moon

Number of Lessons: 4

Level: Suitable for beginners and beyond.

Prerequisites: none

Cost: £4 unlimited access

Course details:

Tinctures are regarded as the cornerstone of traditional herbal medicine due to their effectiveness and efficiency. Herbs are steeped in liquid to make tinctures, which have been used for centuries to cure a variety of illnesses and ailments.

In this course, we will learn what a tincture is, the history and use of tinctures, methods of tincturing & how they are made, the various types of tincture, shelf life, storage, and safety information with regards to taking them.

By the end of this course, students will:

• Understand what a tincture is and the different methods for making them.

• Know how to formulate and create their own tinctures.

• Understand the dangers of using certain plants and ingredients.

• Be able to administer a tincture whilst being aware of contraindications to health and  whilst following safety precautions.

Course Modules:

Lesson 1 - What Are Tinctures?

Lesson 2 - Methods & Menstruums

Lesson 3 - Making Tinctures

Lesson 4 - Safety, Use & Storage

Course Requirements:

Students need access to a computer or device that meets the system requirements. For details concerning computer and browser requirements go to: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66

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• View grades and course content

• Submit assignments

• Keep track of course work with to do list and calendar

• Send and receive messages 

Additional Resources:

Textbooks and other materials are not a requirement of this course. 

Assessment & Certificate:

This course has been graded as having a 'light' coursework load. Which equates to 0 - 1 hours of additional, independent work. Students will be required to submit coursework in the form of: surveys and a short written assignments.

There are no deadlines for turning in coursework and students are free to work through each module at their own time and pace. A certificate of completion can be accessed in the final module, which can then be downloaded and printed. 

This course will count as half an optional credit for those on the Path of Air taking the ‘Healer’ mastery streams. See 'Advancement Paths' page for more details about our structured advancement scheme.

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