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Herbal Medicine

Name: Herbal Medicine
Rating: 4.8 (817 reviews)

This course is part of Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization.

Course Cost

Free course

Intermediate

Skill Level

15 Hours

Self-paced lessons

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

4.8

39,752 Enrolled

Amy Taylor, MD

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4.8

39,752 Enrolled

English

Amy Taylor, MD

What you'll learn

Understand the role of herbal medicines in healthcare and evaluate research quality

Assess patients for potential herb-drug interactions and contraindications

Educate patients on safety, quality control, and proper usage of botanical medicines

Recommend appropriate herbal preparations for common health conditions

Understand botanical actions and preparation methods for different therapeutic goals

Identify high-quality herbal products through third-party testing and quality indicators

Apply evidence-based botanical approaches for mental wellbeing, women's health, and pain management

Develop integrative treatment plans using the "Assess, Educate, Advise" model

Skills you'll gain

Herbal Medicine

Botanical Therapeutics

Integrative Healthcare

Herb-Drug Interactions

Natural Medicine

Evidence-Based Practice

Patient Assessment

Clinical Applications

Women's Health

Pain Management

This course includes:

3.3 Hours PreRecorded video

12 assignments

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FullTime access

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There are 7 modules in this course

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge about incorporating herbal medicines into clinical practice. Through seven well-structured modules, participants learn to navigate the complex landscape of botanical therapeutics, from regulatory frameworks to clinical applications. The curriculum covers fundamental botanical actions, preparation methods, safety considerations including herb-drug interactions, and evidence-based protocols for common conditions. Students develop skills in patient assessment, education on quality control issues, and appropriate herbal recommendations for mental wellbeing, women's health, pain management, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and skin conditions. Case studies throughout the course illustrate practical application of the "Assess, Educate, Advise" model for integrating herbal medicine knowledge into various healthcare settings. The course emphasizes a balanced approach that considers both traditional uses and scientific evidence while addressing safety concerns and special population considerations.

Herbal Medicines in Healthcare

Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete

In this module, you will learn what herbal medicine is and how it differs from pharmaceuticals and other natural products. You will explore who is using botanical medicines, your role as a healthcare provider in recommending them, and the legal and regulatory framework governing herbal medicines in the U.S. You will also learn about the challenges in botanical medicine research and how to evaluate research sources.

Skills you'll gain

Herbal Medicine

Botanical Medicines

Pharmaceuticals vs. Botanicals

Healthcare Provider Role

Botanical Regulations

Research Evaluation

This course includes:

11 Videos

1 Assignments

5 Reading Materials

Using Botanicals Safely

Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete

In this module, you will learn about safety considerations when using botanical medicines, including contaminants, adulterants, and potential interactions with pharmaceuticals. You will explore special considerations for different patient populations, the role of third-party testing in ensuring quality, and guidelines for shopping for botanical products.

Skills you'll gain

Botanical Safety

Herb-Drug Interactions

Contaminants

Special Populations

Third-Party Testing

Quality Guidelines

This course includes:

5 Videos

4 Assignments

6 Reading Materials

How Do Botanical Medicines Work?

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

In this module, you will learn about different botanical actions and how they address various health conditions such as pain, stress, gastrointestinal issues, and respiratory ailments. You will also explore different botanical preparations, including water-based preparations like infusions and decoctions, as well as other preparation types like tinctures and capsules.

Skills you'll gain

Botanical Actions

Pain Management

Stress Management

Gastrointestinal Support

Respiratory Support

Herbal Preparations

Herbal Infusions

Herbal Macerates

This course includes:

9 Videos

2 Assignments

3 Reading Materials

Botanical Medicines for Mental Wellbeing, Women's Health, and Musculoskeletal Pain

Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete

In this module, you will learn about specific botanical medicines for mental wellbeing, women's health conditions, musculoskeletal pain, and migraine headaches. You will explore the evidence base for these applications and learn how to assess, educate, and advise patients on their appropriate use.

Skills you'll gain

Mental Wellbeing

Women's Health

Musculoskeletal Pain

Migraine Headaches

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

This course includes:

7 Videos

2 Assignments

12 Reading Materials

Botanical Medicines for Upper Respiratory and Skin Conditions

Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete

In this module, you will learn about botanical medicines for upper respiratory conditions like colds, flu, and allergies, as well as various skin conditions. You will explore the evidence base for these applications and their appropriate use in clinical practice.

Skills you'll gain

Upper Respiratory Conditions

Skin Conditions

Cold and Flu

Allergies

Dermatological Applications

This course includes:

3 Videos

1 Assignments

7 Reading Materials

Skills Workshop: Final Project

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

Botanicals for GERD, GI and Liver Disorders, and UTIs

Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete

In this module, you will learn about botanical medicines for gastrointestinal conditions like GERD and other GI disorders, liver conditions, and urinary tract infections. You will explore the evidence base for these applications and their appropriate use in clinical practice. The module concludes with a summary of the course and suggestions for next steps in your herbal medicine education.

Skills you'll gain

GERD Management

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disorders

Urinary Tract Infections

Evidence-Based Botanicals

This course includes:

5 Videos

2 Assignments

9 Reading Materials

Fee Structure

Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization

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Amy Taylor, MD

Dr. Amy Taylor serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, combining expertise in emergency medicine with integrative health approaches. Her academic credentials include a Medical Degree, a Master's in Public Health from the University of Iowa focusing on nutrition and exercise, and completion of Dr. Andrew Weil's Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. Through her Coursera courses in integrative medicine, she helps healthcare professionals understand holistic approaches to patient care. Her expertise spans emergency medicine, lifestyle medicine, clinical hypnosis, and workplace wellness, with particular emphasis on nutrition, exercise, botanical medicines, and mind-body therapies. As a member of the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis, she applies clinical hypnosis techniques for relaxation, pain control, and behavior modification. Her commitment to workplace wellness is evidenced by her Global Healthy Workplace Certificate from the University of Arizona, focusing on WHO-based workplace wellness interventions. She contributes to medical education as a co-facilitator for The Healer's Art while maintaining active practice in emergency and integrative medicine

Intermediate

Skill Level

15 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

Free course

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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Can I get continuing education (CE) credit for this course?

This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education (CE) requirements for 16 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.

Herbal Medicine

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Get a Completion Certificate

Get a Completion Certificate

Top companies offer this course to their employees

There are 7 modules in this course

Herbal Medicines in Healthcare

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Using Botanicals Safely

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

How Do Botanical Medicines Work?

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Botanical Medicines for Mental Wellbeing, Women's Health, and Musculoskeletal Pain

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Botanical Medicines for Upper Respiratory and Skin Conditions

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Skills Workshop: Final Project

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Botanicals for GERD, GI and Liver Disorders, and UTIs

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Fee Structure

Reviews

Faculties

Frequently asked Questions

Can I get continuing education (CE) credit for this course?

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