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The Complete Curriculum

The full course outline, every module laid bare.

Twelve modules. Six months. Over twenty types of herbal medicine. This is every part, sub-part, and plant monograph you'll work through in the Advanced Medicine Making Course — exactly as I teach it.

12
Modules
900+
Pages
45
Videos
15
Herb Labs
40+
Monographs
A note before you scroll

What you're looking at, and how to read it.

The Advanced Medicine Making Course is the most complete thing I teach. I've refined this curriculum over twelve years of teaching real students, and what you'll see below is every part of every module — not a sample, not a teaser, the actual table of contents.

Each module pairs in-depth written material with instructional video, and most pair with a hands-on Herb Lab so you're actually making medicine, not just reading about it. The monographs listed under each module are the plants we'll work through in depth — Latin binomial, clinical use, and how to prepare them.

Take your time scrolling. This is what six months with me looks like.

The Curriculum

12 Modules. Six Months. One transformed apothecary.

Thoughtfully sequenced from foundational theory to advanced formulation. Start at the beginning if it's all new to you, or skip to what you need — every module is yours for life.

Module · One
01
History & Conceptual Framework

Introduction to Herbal Medicine

What we'll cover
  • The Four Ways of Knowing
  • A History of the Roots of Traditional Western Herbalism
  • Theoretic Models of Herbalism
Plant Monographs
Crossvine Bignonia capreolata
Lobelia Lobelia inflata
Yarrow Achillea millefolium
Module · Two
02
Plants + People + Illness

Matching herbs to people

What we'll cover
  • Traditional Western Herbal Tissue States & Herbal Energetics
  • Herbal Actions Defined
  • The 12 Tastes of Herbs
  • Degree of Remedy
  • Herbal Efficacy
Plant Monographs
Ginger Zingiber officinale
Nettles Urtica dioica
Hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa
Module · Three
03
Sourcing & Foundations

Introduction to Medicine Making

What we'll cover
  • Sourcing Herbal Medicines
  • Growing Herbal Medicines
  • Foraging Herbal Medicines
  • Processing, Drying & Storing Herbs
  • The Basics of Extraction & Resources
Plant Monographs
Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis
Red Clover Trifolium pratense
Self Heal Prunella vulgaris
Module · Four
04
Tea, Infusions & Decoctions

Water-Based Extracts

What we'll cover
  • Tea vs. Tisane
  • Water-Based Extracts: Infusions
    • Hot Infusions
    • Cold Infusions
    • Basic Herbal Constituents & How Well They Extract in Water
    • A Word About Water
  • Water-Based Extracts: Decoctions
  • Applications: Compresses, Steam Baths & More
Plant Monographs
Peach Prunus persica
Violet Viola odorata
Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
Elecampane Inula helenium
Module · Five
05
Tinctures, Percolations & More

Alcohol-Based Extracts

What we'll cover
  • Hydro-alcoholic Tinctures
    • General Tincturing Supplies
    • General Extraction Guide & Best Practices
    • General Extraction Practices for Plant Parts
    • Contraindications for Tinctures
    • Tinctures & Taste
    • Decisions, Decisions
    • What Percent of Alcohol?
    • Other Solvents in Tincturing
    • Choosing a Percentage of Alcohol / Constituents
    • Constituents/Tastes & Their Extraction Windows
    • Shelf Life
    • What Ratio?
  • Making Tincture
    • Folk Method Tinctures
    • Precise-ish Tinctures
    • Exact Tinctures
    • Exact Tinctures Math Worksheet
  • Percolation Extracts & Additional Tidbits
    • Percolations
    • Percolation Tinctures Math Worksheet
    • How to Make a Dual Extraction for Mushrooms / Lichens
    • Bad Plant Combinations
    • Liniments
    • Hydrometers
Plant Monographs
Blue Vervain Verbena brasiliensis
Mimosa Albizia julibrissin
Spilanthes Acmella oleracea
Usnea Usnea spp.
Yellow Root Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Module · Six
06
Alcohol-Free Alternatives

Glycerine-Based Extracts

What we'll cover
  • The Basics of Glycerine-Based Extracts
    • What is Glycerine?
    • Glycerine in Our Bodies
    • Healing on its Own
    • When to Choose Glycerites
    • Herbs that Extract Well in Glycerine
  • How to Make a Glycerine-Based Extract
    • Basic Herbal Constituents & Glycerine
    • Ratios
    • Glycerine Cold Extracts
    • Sealed Simmer Glycerites
    • Shelf Life of Glycerites
Plant Monographs
Goldenrod Solidago spp.
Holy Basil Ocimum sanctum
Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca
Wild Cherry Prunus serotina
Rose Rosa spp.
Module · Seven
07
Syrups, Honeys, Vinegars & Oxymels

Sweet & Sour Medicines

What we'll cover
  • Sweet Medicines: Syrups, Miels, Electuaries, Elixirs
    • Syrups
      • The Basics of Simple Syrups / Syrups
    • Miels / Electuaries (Honey Medicine)
      • The Basics of Miels / Electuaries
      • How to Make a Miel
      • Pastilles
      • Elixirs
  • Sour Medicines: Vinegar Extracts, Fire Cider, Oxymels, Switchels
    • The Basics of Sour Medicines
      • Vinegar / Acetracts
      • Fire Cider
      • Oxymels
      • Switchels & Shrubs
Plant Monographs
Elderberry Sambucus nigra
Turmeric Curcuma longa
Module · Eight
08
Infused Oils, Salves & Topicals

Oils & Salves

What we'll cover
  • The Basics of Oil-Based Preparations
    • What types of preparations can be made with oils?
    • When might you use an oil-based preparation?
    • When to use a Salve / A Side Note on Infected Wounds
  • How to Make Oil-Based Herbal Infusions
  • Choosing a Carrier Oil
    • Fats, Smoke Points, & Rancidity — and Why You Should Care
  • Making Herbal Oils Step By Step
    • Folk Method / Cold Extraction
    • Heated Oils
    • Using an Alcohol Intermediate
  • Making Medicine with Resins
  • Making Salves
    • Suppositories & Pessaries
  • Lotions and Creams
Plant Monographs
Plantain Plantago major
Poke Phytolacca americana
Solomon's Seal Polygonatum biflorum
Module · Nine
09
Essential Oils, Hydrosols & Safety

Aromatherapy & Hydrosols

What we'll cover
  • Aromatherapy Defined
    • Aromatherapy Scope of Practice & Applications
    • History of Aromatherapy
    • Aromatherapy in the United States
  • The Making of Essential Oils
    • From Plant to Essential Oil
    • What are the reasons plants create secondary plant metabolites
    • Citrus Oils — Expressed or Distilled?
  • Hydrolats / Hydrosols
    • How to Make a Hydrolat at Home
    • Ways to Use Hydrosols
  • Other Essential Oil Preparations
    • Making "Aromatic Tinctures"
    • Other Plant Extracts Used in Aromatherapy
  • Quality Control
    • Basic Purity Tests
    • How long should you keep your essential oils?
  • Safety, Dermal Reactions & Pregnancy
    • Essential Oil Dilution Chart
    • Essential Oil Dilution Rates & Indications
  • Therapeutic Applications & Preparations
Module · Ten
10
Daily Nutrition As Medicine

Food As Medicine

Part One
  • Introduction to My Food Philosophy & Enjoyable Eating
  • The Impact of Food Ordering on Blood Sugar: Fiber, Protein, then Carbs
  • Eating the Rainbow: Botanical Diversity & Nutritional Density
  • My Favorite Ways to Boost Nutrient Diversity in the Diet
Part Two
  • Fermented Foods
  • Greens, Greens, Greens
  • Protein: Are You Getting Enough?
  • Understanding Fats: The Risks & The Benefits
  • Carbohydrate Alternatives
  • Herbal Mocktails
Plant Monographs
Chickweed Stellaria media
Milk Thistle Silybum marianum
Passionflower Passiflora incarnata
Yellow Dock Rumex crispus
Module · Eleven
11
Herbs Organized by Body System

Materia Medica by Body System

What we'll cover
  • Herbal Medicines for the Gut
  • Herbal Medicines for the Nervous System
  • Herbal Medicines for the Reproductive System
  • Herbal Medicines for Inflammation
  • Herbal Medicines for the Cardiovascular System
  • Herbal Medicines for the Immune System
  • Herbal Medicines for the Respiratory System
  • Herbal Medicines for the Urinary System
  • Herbal Medicines for the Structural System
  • Herbal Medicines for the Lymphatic System
  • Herbal Medicines in Pregnancy & Lactation
  • Herbal Medicines for Infants
  • Herbal Medicines for Children
Module · Twelve
12
Bringing It All Together

Formulating, Safety & Contraindications

Part One — Client Assessment, Contraindications, Preparation Types
  • Intro
  • Client Assessment
  • Scope of Practice
  • Energetics Review
  • Herb-Drug Interactions
  • Debunking Common Myths
  • Herb / Drug Metabolism, the Liver & Kidneys
  • Types of Herb-Drug Interactions
  • Most Common Herb-Drug Interactions
  • Preparation Type & Administration
  • Compliance and Care
  • Interfacing Kids with Herbal Medicine
  • Contraindicated Herbs for Pregnancy & Lactation
  • Single Herbs vs. Combinations
  • Duration of Intervention
Part Two — Formulating Principles & Practice
  • Start with Herbal Pairs
  • Amplification / Synergizing
  • Steering
  • Balancing
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See you in the woods.
~ Cameron