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Dr. Patrick Jones
The HomeGrown Herbalist School of Herbal Medicine
After many requests, much reflection and some major re-arrangements in my life to make it possible, I’ve decided to expand the offerings of herbal education offered by HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC.
I believe it’s critical that we learn to take charge of our own health and become medically self-sufficient. There are many herbal education programs available. Many are quite expensive. Many focus too little on medicinal plants and too much on commercial formulas they’d like you to buy. Many are, frankly, not based on anatomical and physiological facts but depend instead on esoteric, metaphorical systems of diagnosis and treatment that have little to do with what’s actually going on in the body or the plant. Most of them have no hands-on learning or personal instruction with the teachers.
What would it be worth:
– to be taught the principles of anatomy and physiology that would really help you understand how the body works in a clear and direct way?
– to really understand what the plants are doing to the organs and systems of the body?
– to be taught by someone that has actually used medicinal plants in his clinical practice all day, every day for many years?
What if :
– that teacher didn’t just treat head colds, acne and low energy but actually used herbs to address serious wounds, rattlesnake bites, gangrene, systemic infections, MS, Lyme disease, and all manner of other serious conditions?
– that teacher personally cultivated and processed over 80 different medicinal plants on his own property and could teach you to do the same?
– you could spend time with that teacher learning, hands-on, how to make tinctures, glycerites, salves lotions and other herbal medicines?
– you could walk through the deserts and forests with that teacher and be taught how to identify and harvest medicinal and edible plants yourself?
– you could spend several days with that teacher in deep-learning, Master’s Seminars?
Here’s the good news! Now you can find out exactly what all those things are like!
My name is Patrick Jones. I am a practicing veterinarian and a clinical herbalist. For years I’ve used the power of herbs to bless the lives of my veterinary patients and my human herb clients. Because of my veterinary credentials and license, I have had the unique opportunity to treat cases that most herbalists wouldn’t dream of addressing. I can give you the benefit of that experience. Because of my passion for herbal education and, frankly, my dissatisfaction with what is available for would-be herbalists, I’ve decided to create a comprehensive herbal education experience.
Here’s What the Program Includes:
Online Lessons on topics such as the following:
– History of herbal medicine
– General Principles of Herbal Healing
– Principles of Herbal Medicine Making
– Principles of Creating Herbal Formulas
– Bacterial infections: Pathophysiology of disease and herbal intervention.
– Fungal Infections: Pathophysiology of disease and herbal intervention.
– Viral Infections: Pathophysiology of disease and herbal intervention.
– Central Nervous System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Respiratory System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Immune System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Cardiovascular System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Kidneys and Bladder: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Male Reproductive: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Female Reproductive: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Liver and Gall Bladder: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Bones and Joints: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Digestive System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Wound Management
– Managing Venomous Snake and Spider Bites
– Poultice use
– Herbal Pills, Boluses and Electuaries
– Advanced Tincture Technique (beyond pouring booze in a jar)
– Herbal Energetics
– Spirituality and Herbalism: God and His Greens
– Ethics and Legal Principles of Herbal Practice
– Working Up an Herbal Case
– Herbal Gardening
– Collecting wild Herbs
– Drying, Processing & Preserving Herbs
– Dozens of Monographs on individual plants
Online courses will be available at a rate of 2-4 courses per month. You can complete them at your own pace. Some will include written or hands-on assignments.
Access to a Private HomeGrown Herbalist Student Forum
– Log in to the forum any time to discuss assignments, ask questions or shoot the breeze with other students.
Two Master’s Seminars in 2014
– These Seminars will be held in Utah and/or Southern Idaho. They will be Saturday, all-day events with intense instruction on herbal topics.
Two Herb Walks in 2014
– One in the mountains, one in the desert. We will deeply explore each of these environments and learn the plants that live there. The walks will be held in Utah and Southern Idaho.
One Herbal Medicine Making Workshopin 2014
– Role up your sleeves we’re makin’ medicine! These seminars will be held at various times in 2014 in Utah and Idaho. Attend as often as you like!
What’s the Course Worth?
– 50 online lessons @ $15 each…..$750
– 2 Master’s Seminars @ $100 each…..$200
– 2 Herb walks @ $75 each…..$150
– 1 Herbal Medicine Making Workshop…..$75
– Taking charge of your own health and being more self-sufficient……….Priceless!
Looks like about $1175
So, What’s it Going to Cost?
How about $899 for the whole shebang?
Why so inexpensive? Because I think it’s really important that you do it. In fact, I think it’s so important that I’ll do you one better?
Enroll today and your spouse* can join you for free!
That, friends, is a screamin’ deal.
*This offer doesn’t include boyfriends, sisters-in-law, daughters or friendly neighbors, only husbands or wives legally and lawfully wedded.
Ready To Get Started?
Learn more or Enroll Now!
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newby
Doc Jones, what would you suggest for students out of state. I have family in N Utah, but live in CA. Not thinking the walks and day activities are going to be easy. Maybe just the master classes. I have been trying to learn on my own, but it is difficult. I need a teacher.
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newby wrote: Doc Jones, what would you suggest for students out of state. I have family in N Utah, but live in CA. Not thinking the walks and day activities are going to be easy. Maybe just the master classes. I have been trying to learn on my own, but it is difficult. I need a teacher.
Hi Newby
Several of our students are out of state. All of the herb walks, wet labs and seminars will be recorded so you will have access even if you miss one.
🙂 The bulk of the program is on line.
Another option would be to do a seminar/herb walk in your neck of the woods. Where are you in California? If we can get 20 students for a day-long seminar, I can afford to fly out and do it anywhere. Students that are enrolled in the school would be free. Other folks would be $85. If they decided to enroll in the school, the $85 would be credited toward their tuition.
Give me a call if you like and have other questions.
🙂 Doc Jones
208-410-2381
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I have pretty much decided I’m in, :yahoo:
I want to know what an average amount of time it takes to complete a lesson? Also do you have a supplemental reading list? I already have about a dozen books on the subject and would like to know what you recommend. I have seen your store and already have the herbs from the pacific west. Also how long do I have to complete? 2 yrs ? Or? I am planning to enroll as a couple (legally and lawfully wedded, of course) Will we be submitting assignments separately or together?
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newby wrote: I have pretty much decided I’m in,
:yahoo: I want to know what an average amount of time it takes to complete a lesson? Also do you have a supplemental reading list? I already have about a dozen books on the subject and would like to know what you recommend. I have seen your store and already have the herbs from the pacific west. Also how long do I have to complete? 2 yrs ? Or? I am planning to enroll as a couple (legally and lawfully wedded, of course) Will we be submitting assignments separately or together?
Hi Newby,
Most lessons will take about an hour I’d guess…more for some, less for others. You can take as long as you wish to complete the material. Life is a journey, not a race. I’ll never get after you for falling behind. Each student will have their own login for taking quizes and doing assignments. It will likely take most folks a year or so.
I like Michael Moore’s books. James Green wrote a great one as well The Herbal Medicine Makers handbook.
The Only book that is required is The HomeGrown Herbalist so that you understand the foundation of where we’re going.
🙂 Feel free to call me if you’d like to visit in more detail about anything.
Doc
208-410-2381
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BeeGarden
I listened to your Homesteading Summit talk and now I’m interested in the HGH course. I have a few questions:
1. I’m based in Southeast Asia, which I think is humid tropical. My complete newbie understanding is that it would be tough to source /grow quite a number of plants you use, eg. Echinacea, due to different climates. I want to strive towards a clinical herbalist level and grow my own herbs. I’m concerned that much of the plants in the HGH course would not be applicable to my location. Is this the case? If so, do you have any suggestions on how I could benefit from the information in the course?
… Or should I just find a more local course? (which would be a bummer)
2. I would only have online access. What crucial information /skills would I miss by not meeting you in person?
3. The enrollment page mentions 2014. Has everything been uploaded now that it’s 2016? Or are students still given access to 2-4 installments per month?
Thank you, and here’s hoping I can join your course!
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KellyP
Hello
I listened to your summit talks and really enjoyed them. I really liked what I heard along with your approach and am interested in possibly pursuing training with you. I do have a few questions for you, if you don’t mind.
If I decided to take it class by class vs one big chunk, which order do you advise?
Also, I believe you mentioned that you incorporate utilizing herbs for animals as well as humans where appropriate, is that correct?
Do you stick mainly to cats and dogs or do you happen to cover equine care too?
Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing from you.
Blessings
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DonnaDeesis
I also thoroughly enjoyed your presentations at the Summit last week, and I am considering the Herbalist course. But I am in Florida – an entirely different ecosystem. Will I be able to utilize the information with local native plants? I really like that the instruction includes anatomy and physiology, such vital components of health and healing!
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Good question Donna! I was wondering the same thing as I am in NW Ohio. 🙂
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BeeGarden wrote: I listened to your Homesteading Summit talk and now I’m interested in the HGH course. I have a few questions:
1. I’m based in Southeast Asia, which I think is humid tropical. My complete newbie understanding is that it would be tough to source /grow quite a number of plants you use, eg. Echinacea, due to different climates. I want to strive towards a clinical herbalist level and grow my own herbs. I’m concerned that much of the plants in the HGH course would not be applicable to my location. Is this the case? If so, do you have any suggestions on how I could benefit from the information in the course?
… Or should I just find a more local course? (which would be a bummer)
2. I would only have online access. What crucial information /skills would I miss by not meeting you in person?
3. The enrollment page mentions 2014. Has everything been uploaded now that it’s 2016? Or are students still given access to 2-4 installments per month?
Thank you, and here’s hoping I can join your course!
Good questions.
🙂 I don’t know what to tell you on plant availability in Southeast Asia. Anyone in Europe, NorthAmerica or Australia will have very similar plants to what we have here locally but when we get into jungle environments, things change a lot.
The lessons teach anatomy, physiology, and disease processes for each system and how the plants interact with those systems. The principles you’d learn would certainly be transferable but many of the specific plants we discuss would likely not be.
The course is designed so that you can complete the entire program online. We have videos of plant walks and workshops so that even far-away folks can see them.
I need to update the enrollment page. Most of the modules are up on the site now for the students. There are still some to be added. We launched a completely new and much-improved platform for the school and I’m working to get everything uploaded.I hope to have them all up in the next month or so.
Holler if you have other questions.
Doc
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KellyP wrote: Hello
I listened to your summit talks and really enjoyed them. I really liked what I heard along with your approach and am interested in possibly pursuing training with you. I do have a few questions for you, if you don’t mind.
If I decided to take it class by class vs one big chunk, which order do you advise?
Also, I believe you mentioned that you incorporate utilizing herbs for animals as well as humans where appropriate, is that correct?
Do you stick mainly to cats and dogs or do you happen to cover equine care too?
Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing from you.
Blessings
If you are doing the modules one by one, I’d start with Learning the Lingo. After that, you can do them in any order you want. If you decide to enroll in the complete course later let me know. Any modules you buy individually will be credited to your enrollment.
We cover veterinary issues throughout the course. All species are covered though I don’t do any horse work in my practice these days.
Doc
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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DonnaDeesis wrote: I also thoroughly enjoyed your presentations at the Summit last week, and I am considering the Herbalist course. But I am in Florida – an entirely different ecosystem. Will I be able to utilize the information with local native plants? I really like that the instruction includes anatomy and physiology, such vital components of health and healing!
You’ll have many of the plants we have in our neck of the woods in Florida. Plus some neat ones we don’t have.
🙂 Doc
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KellyP wrote: Good question Donna! I was wondering the same thing as I am in NW Ohio.
🙂 Again, lots of plant commonality but you’ll also have species we can’t find locally but will still talk about.
Doc
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IdahoHerbalist
Another thing to consider is that MANY of the plants can be planted and grown throughout the temperate regions of the world, especially the annuals and biennials.
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That’s reassuring to know!
I’m looking up any local names for some of the plants Doc has mentioned. *Fingers crossed*
Thank you!
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strokesurvivormom
I’m interested in studying with you but I’m in Georgia. What adaptions would need to be made? Thankful I found you through the homesteadingsummit
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We have several people that are taking the school that live across the country and across the world. We are working on producing materials that will allow our remote folks the opportunity to learn the hands on things as well.
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strokesurvivormom wrote: I’m interested in studying with you but I’m in Georgia. What adaptions would need to be made? Thankful I found you through the homesteadingsummit
We have videos of plant walks and workshops so that even those who can’t attend personally can benefit.
Doc
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Michelle Koch
I have a question: do you offer a certificate of completion after someone has completed the course? (Not a degree, or even certificate of achievement or licensure, just something that says they took the course.)
Thanks
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If you want one! I mean REALLY want one.
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Okay, I have another question: what is required to become a master herbalist, as opposed to someone who is self taught? Does this course fulfill the requirements?
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There is no accreditation for “master herbalist.” That is a title that a particular training program calls those that complete their program. Patrick’s goal is to create Clinical Herbalists.
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Okay, two more: Will you be adding more modules in the future?I
And can you please define “clinical hetbalist”? I’ve searched and searched, but cannot find a straight definition anywhere.
Thanks
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Yes, more modules are on the way. A couple are in edit right now.
Patrick explains Clinical Herbalist better than I do.
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Thanks. Well the Hubby and I finally enrolled, and I’m super stoked. :yahoo:
I would still like Patrick’s definition though, when he finds the time. It’s not an emergency by any means.
In five years I hope to be a major contributor to the good health of my community.
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Nevermind– I found the answer in another thread– FINALLY! I knew I could get a straight answer if I came here. :clap:
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Martha Stanley
Well, tell us what the definition was!
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OKAY, I tried to paste a link to the post, but it didn’t work. It’s been a long day.
Anyway in a nutshell, a clinical herbalist is someone who helps people with his or her knowledge of herbs. A professional herbalist is someone who people willingly pay to be helped by knowledge of herbs. It’s not as well put as Patrick said it, but you’ve got the general idea.
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Patrick is a Clinical Herbalis and gets paid nicely for what he does.
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Fundog wrote: …I’ve searched and searched, but cannot find a straight definition anywhere.
Thanks
This probably deserves a thread of its own.
https://herb-talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1882&p=4667#p4667
Doc
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Roots
After completing this course, would one have the certifications necessary to become a professional herbalist or would more certifications need to be obtained? Is this intended to be used for personal use only?
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You will be able to say you completed the course of study. There are no official certifications for being an herbalist. Cannot remember if Patrick covers that in one of the modules or not.
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Roots wrote: After completing this course, would one have the certifications necessary to become a professional herbalist or would more certifications need to be obtained? Is this intended to be used for personal use only?
There is no state or federal licensing or certifiaction for herbalists. Most states allow one to practice as an herbalist so long as you don’t diagnose or prescribe (check your state laws). My intent with the program is that you be able to teach classes, start an herb business or practice as a cliical herbalist and be paid for it by your clients. Many of my students are doing so. :0)
Holler if you have other questions. Give me a call if you like as well.
Best,
Doc Jones
HomeGrown Herbalist School
Cell: 208-410-2381
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Egyptra
Doc Jones wrote: The HomeGrown Herbalist School of Herbal Medicine
After many requests, much reflection and some major re-arrangements in my life to make it possible, I’ve decided to expand the offerings of herbal education offered by HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC.
I believe it’s critical that we learn to take charge of our own health and become medically self-sufficient. There are many herbal education programs available. Many are quite expensive. Many focus too little on medicinal plants and too much on commercial formulas they’d like you to buy. Many are, frankly, not based on anatomical and physiological facts but depend instead on esoteric, metaphorical systems of diagnosis and treatment that have little to do with what’s actually going on in the body or the plant. Most of them have no hands-on learning or personal instruction with the teachers.
What would it be worth:
– to be taught the principles of anatomy and physiology that would really help you understand how the body works in a clear and direct way?
– to really understand what the plants are doing to the organs and systems of the body?
– to be taught by someone that has actually used medicinal plants in his clinical practice all day, every day for many years?
What if :
– that teacher didn’t just treat head colds, acne and low energy but actually used herbs to address serious wounds, rattlesnake bites, gangrene, systemic infections, MS, Lyme disease, and all manner of other serious conditions?
– that teacher personally cultivated and processed over 80 different medicinal plants on his own property and could teach you to do the same?
– you could spend time with that teacher learning, hands-on, how to make tinctures, glycerites, salves lotions and other herbal medicines?
– you could walk through the deserts and forests with that teacher and be taught how to identify and harvest medicinal and edible plants yourself?
– you could spend several days with that teacher in deep-learning, Master’s Seminars?
Here’s the good news! Now you can find out exactly what all those things are like!
My name is Patrick Jones. I am a practicing veterinarian and a clinical herbalist. For years I’ve used the power of herbs to bless the lives of my veterinary patients and my human herb clients. Because of my veterinary credentials and license, I have had the unique opportunity to treat cases that most herbalists wouldn’t dream of addressing. I can give you the benefit of that experience. Because of my passion for herbal education and, frankly, my dissatisfaction with what is available for would-be herbalists, I’ve decided to create a comprehensive herbal education experience.
Here’s What the Program Includes:
Online Lessons on topics such as the following:
– History of herbal medicine
– General Principles of Herbal Healing
– Principles of Herbal Medicine Making
– Principles of Creating Herbal Formulas
– Bacterial infections: Pathophysiology of disease and herbal intervention.
– Fungal Infections: Pathophysiology of disease and herbal intervention.
– Viral Infections: Pathophysiology of disease and herbal intervention.
– Central Nervous System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Respiratory System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Immune System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Cardiovascular System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Kidneys and Bladder: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Male Reproductive: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Female Reproductive: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Liver and Gall Bladder: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Bones and Joints: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Digestive System: Anatomy, Physiology and Herbal Interactions
– Wound Management
– Managing Venomous Snake and Spider Bites
– Poultice use
– Herbal Pills, Boluses and Electuaries
– Advanced Tincture Technique (beyond pouring booze in a jar)
– Herbal Energetics
– Spirituality and Herbalism: God and His Greens
– Ethics and Legal Principles of Herbal Practice
– Working Up an Herbal Case
– Herbal Gardening
– Collecting wild Herbs
– Drying, Processing & Preserving Herbs
– Dozens of Monographs on individual plants
Online courses will be available at a rate of 2-4 courses per month. You can complete them at your own pace. Some will include written or hands-on assignments.
Access to a Private HomeGrown Herbalist Student Forum
– Log in to the forum any time to discuss assignments, ask questions or shoot the breeze with other students.
Two Master’s Seminars in 2014
– These Seminars will be held in Utah and/or Southern Idaho. They will be Saturday, all-day events with intense instruction on herbal topics.
Two Herb Walks in 2014
– One in the mountains, one in the desert. We will deeply explore each of these environments and learn the plants that live there. The walks will be held in Utah and Southern Idaho.
One Herbal Medicine Making Workshopin 2014
– Role up your sleeves we’re makin’ medicine! These seminars will be held at various times in 2014 in Utah and Idaho. Attend as often as you like!
What’s the Course Worth?
– 50 online lessons @ $15 each…..$750
– 2 Master’s Seminars @ $100 each…..$200
– 2 Herb walks @ $75 each…..$150
– 1 Herbal Medicine Making Workshop…..$75
– Taking charge of your own health and being more self-sufficient……….Priceless!
Looks like about $1175
So, What’s it Going to Cost?
How about $799 for the whole shebang?
Why so inexpensive? Because I think it’s really important that you do it. In fact, I think it’s so important that I’ll do you one better?
Enroll today and your spouse* can join you for free!
That, friends, is a screamin’ deal.
*This offer doesn’t include boyfriends, sisters-in-law, daughters or friendly neighbors, only husbands or wives legally and lawfully wedded.
Ready To Get Started?
Learn more or Enroll Now!
Danke für Ihre großartige Antwort. 🙂
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Egyptra wrote:
Danke für Ihre großartige Antwort.
🙂 Bitte. :0)
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