Using Herbs

Learn how to use herbs -for culinary, medicinal, craft, garden, cosmetic and other purposes. A 20 hour self paced online course, leading to a certificate on passing a final assessment.

Course Code: SGH25

Fee Code: SG

Duration (approx) Duration (approx) 20 hours

Qualification Certificate of Completion

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Within Australia
AUD $220.00inc GST

Outside Australia
AUD $200.00

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Delivery Method
   Online
   Offline (not available) (USB stick via post)
   Correspondence (not available) (Paper notes via post)

All prices in Australian Dollars.

Explore How to Use Herbs

Edibles, crafts, medicines, cleaners, cosmetics and more
Harvest, process the raw product
Manufacture products for your own use or to sell

Lesson Structure

There are 13 lessons in this course:

LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION
- What are Culinary Herbs?
- Plant Parts Used as Culinary Herbs
- Brief History of Culinary Herbs
- Fresh Herbs
- Storing Fresh Herbs
- Cooking with Fresh Herbs
- Dried Herbs
- How to Dry Herbs
- Other Preserving Methods
- Sugars, Vinegars & Salts
- Freezing
- Lifting and Keeping Herbs over Winter
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 2 HERB CHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION
- Chemistry of Herbs
- The Nutritional Value of Herbs
LESSON 3 SPICES
- Processing, Storing and Using Spices
- What are Spices?
- Processing Plants to Make Spices
- Storing Spices
- Using & Assessing Spices
- Growing Plants for Spices
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
- Coriander/Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
- Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
- Other Spices to Grow at Home
- Some Culinary Uses for Spices
- Marinating Meat
- Gingersnaps
- Homemade Curry Powder
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 4 A CLOSER LOOK AT GARLIC AND GINGER
- GARLIC (Allium sativum)
- Growing Garlic
- Using Garlic
- Medicinal Properties
- Garlic Bread
- Garlic Leaf Butter
- GINGER (Zingiber officinale)
- Growing Ginger
- Using Ginger
- Medicinal Properties
- Crystallised Ginger
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 5 MUSTARDS
- What is Mustard?
- Types of Mustard Plant
- Growing Mustard Seed
- Making Mustards
- Types of Mustards
- How to Use Mustards
- Basic Mustard
- Hot English Mustard
- Eggs in Mustard Sauce
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 6 MEDICINAL USES OF CULINARY HERBS
- Medicinal Herbs
- How To Make A Herbal Decoction
- How To Make A Herbal Ointment
- Medicinal Uses
- Cautionary Notes
- Using Medicinal Herbs
- Herbal Medicine – A Glossary of Terms
- Herbs for Minor Complaints
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 7 HERBAL TEAS
- The Benefits of Herbal Tea
- Growing Tea Herbs
- Popular plants for herbal tea
- How to Make a Herbal Tea
- Popular Herbal Teas
- Herbal Tea Ingredients and their Benefits
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 8 OTHER USES FOR CULINARY HERBS
- Garden Benefits of Herbs
- Pollinator Herbs
- Insect Repellents
- Herbal Repellents
- Herbal Pest Control
- Herbal decoys
- Herbs for pets and your wardrobe
- Insect Repellent Herbal Oil
- Insect Repellent Herb Cream
- Herbal Bench Top Spray
- Herbal Sachets
- Pest control for pot plants
- Washing with Herbal Oils
- Herb Vinegars
- Garlic Vinegar
- Italian Herb Vinegar
- Herb Oils
- Herb Oil with Leaves
- Herb Cheeses
- Herb Salt
- Homemade Herb Salt
- Herb Honey
- Homemade Herb Honey
- Herb Confectionary
- Herb Biscuits
- Using Herbs with Fruit
- Easy Recipes
- Baked Red Cabbage
- Fast Mint Sauce
- Dandelion Coffee
- Mint Pasty
- Herb Dip
- BBQ Marinade
- Corn Soup (Serves Six)
- Stevia Liquid Essence and Syrup
- Herb Breads
- Herb and Garlic Bread Sticks
- Thyme and Pumpkin Damper
- Scandinavian-Style Crispbread
- Savoury Luncheon Twist
- Herb Butters
- Maître d’Hôtel Butter
- Green Butter
- Chive Butter
- Zesty Butter
- Lemon Parsley Butter
- Gargles
- Ginger and Lemon Gargle
- Herb and Spice Gargle
- Rosemary, Clove and Ginger Gargle
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 9 HERB CRAFTS
- Herb Dyes
- Hair Rinses
- Herb Scented Stationary
- Pressing Herbs
- Ways to Press Herbs
- Herbal Fragrances
- Potpourri
- Herbs for Potpourris
- Herb Baths
- Herbal Aftershave
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 10 LAVENDER CRAFTS
- Everyday Items
- Lavender Bath Elixir
- Lavender Herbal Massage Oil
- Lavender Sachets
- Scented Clothes Hangers
- Lavender Candles
- Dried Flowers
- Preserving dried flowers
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 11 THE KITCHEN GARDEN
- Growing Herbs
- Growing Herbs in Containers
- Caring for Herbs in Containers
- Choosing the Right Container
- Potting Mixes
- Maintenance
- Herbs for Pots
- Herbs as Indoor Plants
- How to grow herbs indoors
- Herbs suitable for growing indoors
- Hydroponic Herbs
- Natural Pest Control
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 12 USING A SELECTION OF HERBS PART 1
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 13 USING A SELECTION OF HERBS PART 2
- Review what you have been learning
- Final Assessment

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