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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Lesson Structure

There are 13 lessons in this course:

  1. 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
  2. LESSON 2 HERB CHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION
    • Chemistry of Herbs
    • The Nutritional Value of Herbs
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. LESSON 12 USING A SELECTION OF HERBS PART 1
    • Review what you have been learning
  13. LESSON 13 USING A SELECTION OF HERBS PART 2
    • Review what you have been learning
    • Final Assessment



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