https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/ 2026-05-03T14:40:01+00:00 https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/ https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/lib/tpl/mikio/images/favicon.ico text/html 2021-12-07T14:43:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_1_the_history_scope_and_philosophy_of_plant-based_medicine&rev=1638884614&do=diff UNIT 1: The History, Scope and Philosophy of Plant-Based Medicine Introduction This unit touches on many different approaches to the art and science of Western herbal medicine. Overview The Learning Management System (LMS) and virtual learning resources text/html 2021-12-07T14:43:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_2_an_introduction_to_plant_science&rev=1638884634&do=diff UNIT 2: An Introduction to Plant Science Introduction This unit explores plant classification and plant anatomy, and introduces the basic pharmacology of some important plant families used in Western herbal medicine. Overview Explore plant identification and understand the terms used in plant anatomy text/html 2021-12-07T14:44:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_3_human_sciences_1_anatomy_and_physiology&rev=1638884651&do=diff UNIT 3: An Introduction to Human Science This Unit presents a concise systematic review of the structure and function of the human body. Overview Key concepts, including a brief look at the building blocks of the body and homeostasisBlood and the cardiovascular system text/html 2021-12-07T14:44:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_4_materia_medica_1&rev=1638884667&do=diff UNIT 4: Materia Medica 1 Introduction This is the first of three Materia Medica units, the first of which contains a detailed consideration of five common medicinal plants: German chamomile, Matricaria recutita L.Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare Mill.Elder tree, Sambucus nigra L. text/html 2021-12-07T14:44:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_5_human_science_2_physiology_and_comparative_nutrition&rev=1638884687&do=diff UNIT 5: Human Science 2 – Physiology and Comparative Nutrition Introduction In this Unit, we review of the main nutrient classes (carbohydrate, fat, protein, water soluble vitamins, fat soluble vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and essential fatty acids), andconsider their relevance to human health. This unit does not present any specific approach to diet, but includes general reference to widely accepted principles of healthy eating. text/html 2021-12-07T14:45:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_6_materia_medica_2&rev=1638884703&do=diff UNIT 6: Materia Medica 2 Introduction This is the second of three Materia Medica Units in which we consider 5 more valuable medicinal plants in the herbal materia medica: Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna Jacq.Marigold, Calendula officinalis L.Lime Blossom, Tilia europea L. text/html 2021-12-07T14:45:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_7_human_science_3&rev=1638884718&do=diff UNIT 7: Human Science 3 Introduction This unit reviews the changes that occur in healthy tissue when the body is exposed to factors that provoke illness, and investigates how various body systems, organs and tissues combine to mount a healing response. text/html 2021-12-07T14:45:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_8_materia_medica_3&rev=1638884733&do=diff UNIT 8: Materia Medica 3 Introduction This is the third of three Materia Medica Units where we consider the importance and significance of five more medicinal plants, focusing on how and why they are in common use. We also look at some straightforward but effective home remedies including juices, powders, decoctions and syrups. text/html 2021-12-07T14:45:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_9_herbal_approaches_to_common_conditions_1&rev=1638884745&do=diff UNIT 9: Herbal Approaches to Common Conditions 1 Introduction This is the first of three units in which we take an in-depth look at conditions commonly seen by medical herbalists and other primary care health workers. Overview An introduction to broad concepts of conventional pathophysiology relating to upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, and gastro-oesophageal reflux. text/html 2021-12-07T14:45:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_10_herbal_approaches_to_common_conditions_2&rev=1638884759&do=diff UNIT 10: Herbal Approaches to Common Conditions 2 Introduction This is the second of three units in which we take an in-depth look at conditions commonly seen by medical herbalists and other primary care health workers. Overview Investigate the pathophysiology of insomnia and osteoarthritis text/html 2021-12-07T14:46:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_11_herbal_approaches_to_common_conditions_3&rev=1638884772&do=diff UNIT 11: Herbal Approaches to Common Conditions 3 Introduction This is the last of three units in which we take an in-depth look at conditions commonly seen by medical herbalists and other primary care health workers. Overview Consider the patho-physiology of irritable bowel syndrome, and of some commonly encountered skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis text/html 2021-12-07T14:47:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heartwoodteam.net/wiki/doku.php?id=foundation_course_students:fc_handbook:units:unit_12_bringing_in_the_harvest&rev=1638884858&do=diff UNIT 12: Bringing in the Harvest Introduction In this final Unit, we draw together ideas and concepts from previous Units. Overview To take a closer look at your chosen plant project, and explore how this plant may be of help, not just in terms of its medicinal actions but also in terms of its energetics