Stop Guessing. Start Healing.
Master Western Herbal Energetics!
Without knowledge of herbal energetics, your remedies and formulations are just random recipes...
Learn how to match the right plant to the right person and condition, and power up your herbalism and aromatherapy practice.
"I'm blown away by the amount of knowledge you offer. Thank you for all the research and personal observations you share with us. So grateful to be studying here! Thank you. Thank you."
- Tina Campos, Herbalism Student
"The scientific information is what sets the School of Botanical Arts & Sciences apart from other herb schools. You explain why it all works, and then how you can expand upon it in the journey."
- Carrie O., Herbalism Student
HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED ANY OF THESE THOUGHTS?
🌿 You've been creating herbal formulations, but they're just not working---AND you just can't figure out why?
🌼 Or maybe you're stuck in the rut of only following recipes instead of creating your own more effective herbal and aromatic blends?
🌿 Have you wondered why an herbal formulation works great for your friend, but it doesn't do anything at all for you?
🌼 Or maybe you wonder why herbs don't work like pills do?
🌿 Have you ever felt ready to just give up on your herbal path?
You KNOW that every body's body is different and therefore needs different approaches. And you've been around long enough that you're sure that a good herbalist and aromatherapist creates products that meet the needs of each individual person.....
Effective herbalists also know we don't just substitute herbs for drugs, and we don't think about herbs like we do about medicine. It's all about the relationship between plants, people, and conditions; and then being able to skillfully combine the right plants and methods of preparation.
But HOW? How do you do know which herbs to choose and which herbal preparation would be best?
Let's face it--there's nothing more frustrating than getting to the place in your herbalism and aromatherapy learning where you realize that there's something missing when you try making your own formulations. You're reading to move beyond the "recipes" and to create formulations for others.
You know your formulations and protocols should be working, but they're NOT. And you're not sure what to do about this?
And you wonder: How can you make the BEST formulations by being able to choose the exact BEST plants to make the perfect blends that a person needs?
How do you choose which herb or essential oil to use? Or even which preparation?
Why does a formulation you buy from another herbalist only make a situation worse or maybe doesn't even help at all? After all, shouldn't they all work the same if it's something you buy from an "expert"?
You just KNOW there's more that you need to learn about the plants; about the situations of the body; about the human you're working with to be able to formulate the best tincture, tea, or other product.
Let me assure you.....This is a normal part of your growth and development as an exceptional herbalist! And we all get to work through this valuable process, but it's best to do it with some mentorship and support.
Let's take care of the missing link in your herbal growth once and for all so you can regain and increase your confidence, improve your intuition, and be able to make the most effective formulas for those you serve!
If any of this speaks to you, then you're ready to take your herbalism practice to the next level!
Hi! I'm Heidi Villegas.
Since 2012 I've taught thousands of people to use herbs and essential oils so they and their family can enjoy:
- Improved health and wellness
- Speedy and healthy recoveries from cold, flu, and more
- Enhanced immune systems
- Better sleep
- Peace of mind about what they're putting in their own and their family members' bodies
- Being prepared for health needs and emergencies
- Empowerment in health choices
- And SO much more....
As your guide and mentor, I can help YOU have these things too! For the past twenty years, I've been growing my herbalism practice. I'm an experienced:
- community and clinical herbalist
- certified professional level aromatherapist,
- medicinal herb grower and forager
- medicine formulator
- career educator, author, and facilitator
- homesteader
- grandma
"I now have preparations in my apothecary that actually have healing and restorative benefits. This course has changed my life!"
- Courtney Cocke RN, Herbalism Student
"It's a very personal experience and journey that you go on, when you start learning how to tailor your own home apothecary. It's a solid confidence builder."
- Shell Smith, Herbalism Student
Imagine creating the perfect formulation for a struggling friend and knowing exactly what plants to choose, knowing how to make a perfect blend, and all the other things to consider to match the plants to the person so your formula works!
Creating effective formulations is all about the energetics and relationships between the plants and the person and the condition.....
Introducing
Western Herbal Energetics!
If you've learned how to make plant medicine with herbs and essential oils and know basic herbalism...
If you've been studying medicinal plants and know some basics about why several of them work and what actions they have on the body and you've tried some various herbal preparations...
And if you're ready to learn how the relationship between the human body (constitution), the plants (actions), and conditions (acute or chronic health needs) inform which medicinal plants and essential oils you need to make a "chef's kiss" formula for your family, friends, community, and clients, then....
Understanding how to apply Herbal Energetics to empower your herbalism journey, formulations, and practice is your next step.
Here are the steps we'll take together:
Step One:
Take a trip back in time with us, so you can see the rich history of energetics in different times and cultures, plus how past experiences of the great herbalists mold our understanding of energetics today.
In this section of the course, you'll also gain an understanding of vitalism, and know why herbalists must learn energetics for a best practice.
From Ancient Greece to connections with Ayurveda in India to TCM in Asia along with First Nations energetics concepts, you'll be set to dive into Step Two, Western Herbal Energetics, the focus of this course.
Step Two:
Make connections!
Western herbal energetics focuses on connections. In this section, you'll get to know:
* Constitutions, Temperaments, Continuums
* Tissue States and Conditions
* Herbal Actions, Hints to Consider (like taste) and Herbal Constituents
Step Three:
Put your knowledge to the test and practice!
* Examine examples of case studies.
* Practice your formulation skills.
* Create a protocol for a client or friend!
*Receive your Certificate of Completion!
Let's set you up to make wise herbal and aromatic formulation decisions....
By the time you finish, you'll be able to competently explain and practice your herbalism and aromatherapy using herbal energetics. Let's take a look at the course sections...and each comes with both video and text!
Each Module Explained:
01
Explore Ancient Practices and World Cultural Energetics Systems
You'll gain an understanding of how the ancients practiced and thought about herbal interventions and how they influence our modern knowledge of Western herbal energetics today. We'll also take a look at some other world cultures and their systems of energetics and how they overlap with Western Herbal Energetics.
02
Constitutions, Temperaments, and Continuums
In this section, we'll dive into how to understand and view bodies and personalities in terms of energetics. All of us have our own unique constitution derived from how the body and mind are influenced by genetics, the weather, seasons, and circumstances.
03
Tissue States and Conditions
Besides our general constitution, when we have situations of imbalance, our tissue states indicate solutions, too. We must also learn to consider the condition of individual states within the body and mind.
04
The Plants' Actions and Clues
Find out about the many actions medicinal plants can have on the human body. We'll also explore clues the plants give us regarding these actions, including a dive into how the taste of plants may indicate their actions. BONUS: We'll touchh on aromatherapy, and the phytochemistry behind aromatic actions, too.
05
Putting it All Together into Practice
This is the fun part! We'll take a look at some case studies and how a unique individual's protocol is developed, taking into account everything you've learned so far. You'll get to practice on your own client, too, if you decide to opt for the certificate of completion.