Melanie Cardwell

Herbcraft is a unique twelve month fully accredited home-study/correspondence diploma course in Herbal Medicine & Wholistic Wellbeing.

Created to re-empower your Healer within and give you a hands-on approach to getting back in touch with Nature, this Course will open up many new avenues of positive thought and therapeutic possibilities, that can enrich and transform your personal life journey.

With a global emphasis on Green Living, now is the time to learn the skills and knowledge you need to keep you & your family Healthy and Happy

the Natural Way!

"Self-education is the most important thing you can do to protect yourself, cut medical bills, and live a healthier and happier life."

Walt Stoll, MD

Basic Anatomy & Physiology Over 85 medicinal Plants and Trees Herbs, Nutrition & Natural Healing methods Kitchen Pharmacy Herbal First Aid Basic Herbal Preparations Iridology Flower Essences Chakras Plant Spirit Medicine Crystals Emotional Freedom Technique Honouring the Seasonal cycles of Nature Working with the Moon ... & much more

It is important to address all aspects of dis-ease Mental, Physical and Spiritual, and the Emotions that connect all three, using various methods. To enable you to do this, the Course introduces you to the three Gifts of Life:

basic anatomy and physiology including

common complaints affecting the body.

a Materia Medica of nearly 100 plants from the

UK and Europe, herbal preparations, how to create a kitchen pharmacy and personal herbal.

- observation of the seasonal cycles of Nature and

discovering different natural healing techniques and therapies along the way to also enhance your journey into Well-Being.

Five Elements diagnostic chart 12 monthly Study Guides 1 Companion Course Guide Herbal Contra-indications Manual 12 full-colour A5 reference cards Practical Herbcraft DVD Wildflower identification book Wild food book Herbal detoxification pack

Every Living thing comprises the "energetic" or functional qualities possessed by the universal five "Elements"; Water, Fire, Earth, Air and Spirit. The balance of these five energies is health, and imbalance denotes illness. Therefore the goal of healing is to restore natural harmony with all five elements. Western medicine tends to focus mainly on physical symptoms within dis-ease, and does not generally take into account the energetics of dis-ease from the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects, which also have an effect. Herbcraft integrates both the eastern and western approaches with the seasons and their respective spiritual aspects; and plants and foods to aid the healing process, thus maintaining the Gifts of the Three Realms.

Planting Prayer Leaves, roots, flowers, fruits:

Be ye well and by my toil, grow ye strong within this soil.

Planting seeds A perfect time to be planting seeds for new growth in the garden this year and also to plant new seed ideas to watch them grow throughout the coming year and create changes in your daily life.

There are several plants associated with the festival of Spring Equinox, and I have listed some of them here. Some are flowering at this time of year, whilst others are used magically or medicinally for ailments that may be prominent during the spring. I have also listed some which are relevant to the digestive system, which we will also cover this month.and cleanse any stagnant energy and to allow new energy in.

Found on waysides, meadows and lawns this popular weed takes its name from the French for lions tooth (dent de lion), no doubt due to the shape of its leaves!

This plant is associated with the planet and deity Jupiter, and the zodiacal sign of Sagittarius. Drinking the tea is said to increase psychic abilities, maybe due to its cleansing and rejuvenating properties? Because of its yellow flowers, it is ssociated with the Celtic Sun/Fire Deity Belenos. Making a wish: Pick a fluffy dandelion puff ball clock on the night of the Full Moon, call in the sacred directions and energies, and blow your wish to the wind.

It gives one a sudden start in going down a barren, stony street, to see upon a narrow strip of grass, just within the iron fence, the radiant

dandelion, shining in the grass, like a spark dropped from the sun

Henry Ward Beecher

What students are saying about Herbcraft

Thank you for the fast service. It is quite a lot of stuff. I have already watched the DVD, which is very

informative! Dennis, Scotland

Just to say that I am absolutely delighted with the Course!! It was so attractively presented that I did not want to open it!! I will keep in touch and let you know how I am getting on and would confirm that I would

like the bi-annual assessments that lead to certification. Karen, Liverpool

Just to let you know that my Herbcraft Course arrived yesterday. Many thanks! It's so beautifully presented,

I can't wait to spend some time on it! Colleen, Glastonbury

The Course looks good but also reads well and I can almost hear you when I read through the pages. You

know your business well, it shows in everything. I am thoroughly enjoying it! Thank you! Raven, Rotterdam

Our Herbcraft Course arrived yesterday, thank you, it looks lovely, I've had a quick look through and hope to get started next week. I had thought about waiting until July to get started, but June looks a good place.

Catherine, Suffolk

Echinacea (root) Echinacea angustifolia/purpurea Elder (flower and berry) Sambucus nigra Garlic (bulb) Allium sativum Oregano (leaf) Origanum species Pine (needles) Pinus sylvestris St Johns Wort (flowers) Hypericum perforatum Siberian Ginseng (root) Eleuthercococcus senticosus Thyme (leaf) Thymus vulgaris

a) Read through the information on the Immune and Lymphatic Systems. Research the herbs listed at the end of the section. Provide evidence on each of their properties and uses. Include reference to their main functions and specific actions with regard to the immune and lymphatic systems. b) Evaluate the information on common immune related complaints and suggest a minimum of three herbs and/or flavours, diet and natural healing techniques that would help relieve symptoms from one of your choice.

Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is

also a love of humanity Hippocrates

Herbcraft is accredited by the Association of Natural Medicine,

a registered charitable trust established in 1983 www.associationnaturalmedicine.co.uk

Professional Diploma now

available on-going enrolment See our website for details

Herbcraft combines both written and practical work outlined in the Practicum at the end of each section to encourage your own research and participation.

Both certification options offer annual assessment (optional with Home Study Course), with either a diploma certificate of competency or ANM accreditation upon completion.

However you wish to work with Herbcraft, for whatever personal reason, you are guaranteed to enjoy the Journey.

Basic home study diploma: 395 ANM accredited Diploma: 2800 +

4 CPD Advanced Days & Mentorship 400

For more information about enrolling on the Herbcraft Home-study Course and various payment

options (including monthly instalments):

www.herbcraft.info

Whether you choose to study Herbcraft for your own personal desire or if you work in the Alternative Therapy field or wish to move in that direction .. either way, this course will give you a good understanding of herbal medicine, basic anatomy and physiology, many other healing techniques, and the confidence to work with the plants around you to better yours and your family's health.

Melanie began training in Herbal Medicine in 1991 with the Selfheal School and after she qualified in 1996, taught alongside her teacher. In 2001, she founded Natures Pharmacy, a successful mail order herbal online pharmacy and clinic. A member of the Association of Master Herbalists, she is also a qualified Iridologist, Reiki Master Teacher, Thermo-Auricular Therapist, Energy Meridian Therapist (EFT), Crystal Healer and Masseuse. She also facilitates The Reconnection and Reconnective Healing

Melanies approach to healing the body is wholistic, and her aim is to empower people to reclaim their own innate ability to heal themselves. Herbcraft is a culmination of her knowledge and passion, and a result of four years work. An international teacher, she is available for talks and workshops both in the UK and overseas.

Melanie Cardwell 2014

www.herbcraft.info Natures Pharmacy

3 Saville Close Clavering

Essex CB11 4PY

07947 381520