Herbal Foundations Certification Course

July 10th-11th, 10am-3pm

Students can join for the weekend or sign up for a single day.

Please email your questions to: MidAtlanticSchoolofHerbalism@gmail.com

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Our cardiovascular system is one of the main transport system of the body, moving blood, which carries nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and removes waste.

A healthy heart and circulatory system is said to be the secret of a long life. It is a fact that cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity & mortality in the US and thus we would consider the saying is absolutely true!

Saturday July 10, 2021:

Cardiovascular Overview, 10am-12pm: We will begin the class weekend with Cardio A & P, cardio-vascular changes in pregnancy before jumping into the materia medica of flavonoid-rich Cardio Tonics such as Hawthorn, Bilberry/ Blueberry/ Cranberry, Hibiscus, Rose, Arjuna, Cardio-Active herbs; Cactus grandifloris & Lily of the Valley and Cardio-Diuretic herbs such as Dandelion leaf, Parsley & Celery. Conditions covered will include the ‘aging heart’ and congestive heart failure.

Nutrition & Supplements for a Healthy Heart, 1-3pm: In the afternoon we will look at nutrition & herbs that support a healthy heart and stable cholesterol levels: Garlic, Artichoke, Guggal as well as supplements for heart health: Red Yeast Rice, Fish Oil, CoQ10, Niacin and Magnesium and heart healthy foods. Conditions covered will include hypertension, atherosclerosis and high cholesterol.

Sunday July 11th, 2021

Herbs for the Anxious Heart, 10am-12pm: Sunday morning will continue the theme of cardiovascular actions, exploring the Cardio-Nervines: Motherwort, Linden, Bugleweed and Cardio Anti-Spasmodics and Anti-Oxidants: Khella, Olive Leaf and Mistletoe as well as using cardiovascular herbs energetically. Conditions covered include arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), tachycardia or bradycardia (fast or slow heartbeat), angina & structural defects.

Supporting the Venous System, 1-3pm: To finish off the weekend, we will look at Circulatory Stimulants such as Prickly Ash, Ginkgo, Rosemary, Ginger, Cayenne and Venous Tonics; Horse Chestnut, Butcher’s Broom, Stoneroot and Buckwheat as well as some topicals, specific for ‘venous congestion’. Conditions covered will include varicose veins, hemorrhoids, portal circulation issues. You’ll finish the day off with some ‘heart support’ recipes.

Please email your questions to:

MidAtlanticSchoolofHerbalism@gmail.com