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3.00 Credits
3 credits This elective class combines morning classroom study and afternoon field trips to introduce plant taxonomy and morphology. Key characteristics distinguishing native plant families, the use of a dichotomous key to identify NW plants, and life cycles of each major plant group are taught. Afternoon field trips to mountains, forests and parks emphasize plant identification topics as well as medicinal aspects of plants. Field trips include four hours on site plus one-two hours travel time before and after class. Prerequisite: College Biology
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3.00 Credits
variable credit Seminar format for naturopathic students enrolled in Bastyr Center for Natural Health provides individualized guidance in botanical medicine case management of patients seen by student clinicians. Each student manages and monitors a minimum of three (3) patients, which entails research, literature review and case preparation. Group discussions facilitated by the seminar instructor focus upon case management. Prerequisite: BO7300
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2.00 Credits
2 credits An elective for naturopathic medicine students pursuing the art of botanical medicine. Advanced topics include system evaluations with focus on central nervous system herbs, pediatric botanical treatments, musculoskeletal applications, and cardiovascular system botanicals. Preparation of botanical formulas for various conditions is emphasized. Students review new research in medicinal plants, botanical hydrotherapy and topical applications. Constitutional botanical prescribing is explored. Prerequisite: BO7300
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2.00 Credits
2 credits "Disease will never be cured or eradicated by present materialist methods, for the simple reason that disease in its origin is not material." (Dr. Edward Bach, 1931) Flower essences-subtleextracts still made from many of the original plants found in the region of Dr. Bach's home in England-are used to addressissues of emotional well-being, soul development and mind/body health. This elective is an introductory course in the origins, nature and therapeutic use of the Bach Flower Remedies. Prerequisite: None
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1.00 Credits
1 credit This class creates a dynamic that clearly integrates the uses of essential oils within traditional herbal medicine. In this two-day intensive, the student is guided to understand and utilize the world of aromatic medicine. An understanding of major functional chemistry groups, aldehydes, esters, ketones, monoterpenes alcohols, phenols, etc., and clinical application is included. Materia medica of 11 primary essential oils is studied. Prerequisite: None
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1.00 Credits
1 credit In this course students learn how to use botanical formulations for specific common clinical conditions. Botanicals are grouped by condition and offer specific formulas and applications that are most effective for specific ailments. Students learn how to mix essential oils and other liquid extracts, which liquid extracts are incompatible, how to use toxic herbs as low-dose formula activators, and how to make formulas taste good! Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in BO4107 or completion of BO6301
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1.00 Credits
1 credit This course is an introduction to herbal medicine making and applications. The class is designed for interested students and staff, especially for those students whose programs do not offer classes in herbal medicine and for those who want to have hands-on experience in the lab learning about herbs and herbal preparation. The class introduces home remedies in the form of tinctures, teas, infused oils, salves, creams, poultices, hydrosols, steams, and bath salts. Prerequisite: None
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1.00 Credits
1 credit This weekend seminar addresses Medicinal Aromatherapy, based on the French medical perspective. The class focuses on defining the chemistry of essential oils, their functional groups and their bio-chemical effects on the body. Students learn to identify medical-grade essential oils and acquire knowledge for practical applications including: sinusitis, warts, HPV, PMS, cellulite reduction, hematoma, scar prevention, immunostimulants, parasympathetic mimetics, athlete's foot and other fungal infections, asthma, sciatica, constipation, gingivitis, shingles, tonsillolith, and more. Prerequisites: None
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This is an eight-day field course, touring the variety of herbal growing and manufacturing facilities throughout western Oregon. Students explore the production of herbal medicines from seed to final products including plant identification, cultivation, manufacturing possesses, and clinical applications of medicinal plants. A non-refundable deposit is required upon registration. Prerequisite: None
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This three-day course focuses on medicinal plants and sea plants in their natural habitat, studying plant identification, botany, properties, ecology, harvesting and lore. Students have the opportunity to gather wild herbs and sea plants and prepare tinctures and other medicines. Prerequisite: None
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