Alternately, Herbal Training intensives are held three times a year for those whose schedule prohibits the weekend classes. These intensives begin on Thursday afternoon and end on Sunday afternoon. Contact the school for class schedules for 2008.

Weekend classes include lecture, demonstration, discussion and assignments. The program offers an in-depth study of health by body system. During this time, the student will build a materia medica based mainly on Traditional Western herbs including the local herbs of the Southeastern, Midwest and Northeast.

The organ systems covered are:

Digestive System - mouth, esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, liver, small and large intestines
Immune System - lymphatic vessels and nodes, spleen, appendix
Nervous System, the Brain,
Emotions - functional aspects of nervous system; how the systems interact with emotions
Cardiovascular System - heart and circulatory system
Respiratory System - lungs
Urinary System - kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
Reproductive System - uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, prostate, testes  

In application, the classes will cover:

• Herbal Actions and Properties of selected herbs

• North American medicinal herbs commonly found in retail outlets

• Anatomy and physiology of body systems based on structure and function

• Therapeutic approaches by body system

• Plant walks, plant identification and wildcrafting including field trips

• Principles and practices of traditional healing techniques

• Foods, special diets and lifestyle changes for health

• Herbal medicine making - teas, brews, tinctures, salves, oils, flower essences