This course is the 1st course of our 2-year Master Herbalist Program.
This 6- week course includes over 6 hours of pre-recorded "in class" time and 12 hours of independent study time.
Are you interested in learning how to use herbs to treat yourself and your family? Do you currently work with herbs but would like to deepen your study? If so, this course is just for you!
This is an online course that you can complete at your own pace. All students will receive login details for their course immediately after registration.
This course is designed to help participants understand the importance of Herbal Medicine and to explore how it is practiced in Islam. This fun and interactive course will teach students.
- How herbs work within the body.
- Proper storage methods.
- Organoleptic testing.
- The importance of self-care.
- How to use herbs and food as medicine.
- How to make herbal products such as extractions, balms, salves, infused oils, and more.
Students in this course will be able to recognize and source quality herbs, prepare herbal extracts using a variety of methods, perform organoleptic testing, build their herbal medicine cabinet, and identify appropriate herbs for themselves and their families.
Students will also learn some foundational business aspects of making their own herbal products and selling them.
HOMESCHOOLERS ARE WELCOME!
(This introductory course designed for Adults, however we have written Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that appropriate for Middle and High School Students into the curricula. These SOLs are available for download inside of the course. Certificates are available at the end this free course.)
Note: This course and access to all materials is FREE of charge. However, you will have the option to purchase a course certificate with CPD hours for $97 upon successful completion.
Purchase of a course certificate is completely OPTIONAL and is not required. However, if your goal is to become a Master Herbalist and Health Coach, you will need to purchase your certificates before sitting for those exams. Exams for Master Herbalist Certification is performed by The Halal Natural Products Academy and Exams for Health Coach Certification is performed by a third-party.
You must complete all 10 courses, purchase certificates, and sit for exams in order to become a Certified Master Herbalist.
In the meantime, you may become a Registered Herbalist within 1 week through our Registered Herbalist Program.
INSTRUCTOR BIO
The Instructor for this course is Umm Nadia. She is the owner of Divine Ayat, LLC., a Registered Islamic Medicine Practitioner, and a Registered Muslim Herbalist. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Arts and has studied at The Maryland University of Integrative Health where she majored in Therapeutic Herbalism with a concentration in Product Design.
Her handmade wellness products can be found in select Whole Foods Market stores in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio.