African Herbalism 101: Roots, Remedies, and Resilience

Reconnect. Reclaim. Revitalize. Step into the world of African herbalism and rediscover the ancestral wisdom that has nourished and healed for centuries. This 8-week course is designed to immerse you in the foundational principles of traditional herbal practices, blending history, spirituality, and hands-on techniques to empower your healing journey. You will learn: The historical impact of African herbalism and its role in medicine How to tap into ancestral knowledge to work with herbs intuitively The fundamentals of herbal medicine-making, including teas, tinctures, and salves How to blend herbs for wellness, spiritual balance, and holistic healing Course includes: -Live & Interactive Sessions with playback video availability. -Certificate will be given upon completion. Please note, this class is a closed class for those of African descent only. Thank you for understanding the sacredness of our community.

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African Herbalism 201: The Science of the Sacred

Building on the foundation of African Herbalism 101, this advanced course dives deeper into the science, chemistry, and pharmacology of herbs while honoring their sacred roots. Over eight weeks, you’ll explore the anatomy of healing plants, master advanced extraction techniques, and learn how to create potent, synergistic formulations for specific health concerns. This course will also equip you with the knowledge to use herbs safely and effectively, understanding dosage, toxicology, and herb-drug interactions. Finally, we’ll look to the future of African herbalism, exploring modern research, entrepreneurship, and how to advocate for and protect this sacred knowledge in a global context. By the end of this course, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of the science behind herbs but also the tools to innovate within the tradition and contribute to the legacy of being an African herbalist. PREREQUISITE: MUST PASS AFRICAN HERBALISM 101 WITH 80% OR HIGHER. Included: PDF workbook

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RESOURCE: A Songoma's Guide to Using African Herbs

A sangoma is a practitioner of ubungoma, a philosophy based on a belief in ancestral spirits (amadlozi, amadloti, vadzimu, badimo, izinyanya) and the practice of indigenous African medicine, which is often a mix of medicinal plants and various animal body fats or skin.

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RESOURCE: African American Herbalism

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RESOURCE: African Heritage of Holistic Healing with Herbs

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RESOURCE: Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine

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RESOURCE: Traditional African Medicine

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RESOURCE: Traditional Herbal Remedies in the African American Community

Eddie Boyd, a former faculty member of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, for an afternoon of demonstrations and discussions on herbs and their use in traditional medicine passed down through generations in the African American community. Some of these remedies date to the period in which enslaved Africans were laboring on Louisiana plantations.

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RESOURCE: West African Herbal Pharmacopeia

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