Intro to Herbal Medicine Class/Preparedness Fair-Handouts and Resources


Hello!! Here are some resources and handouts I discussed in class (or that were available at the Preparedness Fair). Feel free to email me with any questions machelle2439@gmail.com, or use the contact form on this page.


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Beyond the 1-2-3: A Companion Guide

This FULL COLOR companion to the original 1-2-3 Guide will contain single page Herb Snapshots, with color photos, & usage information for all the "rockstar" herbs, AND all the recipes, tips and tricks shared in the Intro to Herbs Class #2. I have no publication date yet, but I'm working hard on getting it ready! Keep checking this page for a link to download/print when its available! Special thanks to the amazing Stevie Young for spearheading this project, and her many hours of help in putting it together!




1-2-3 Guide Options:



1-2-3 Guide to Effective Herbal Medicine-Updated Version, 250 pages
This 250 page manual is packed FULL of information. It costs about $25 to have printed and bound at a local print shop in Rexburg.

**the books in class were printed on 24 lb paper, with a white linen cardstock cover, spiral bound with a clear cover and vinyl back.**


See below for for the link to a condensed version of the book that is 94 pages, and contains all the information we discussed in class WITHOUT the Single Herb Monographs and the Herbs by Body System Section. The condensed version costs about $11.00 to have printed and bound.  This is a good option if you want a lower printing cost, or if you already have a lot of herb books at home that might contain the same information.



UPDATED!! New Version is 250 pages, expanded to include "Herbs by Body System" AND Single Herbs!

This is the guide that is used in the Intro to Herbal Medicine Class. It has step-by-step instructions, with all the reference information you will need to practice the principles I taught in class, and start using herbs in your home and get the results you want



1-2-3 Guide, Condensed Version-this is a good option if you want the information we discuss in class, but want a cheaper option than printing the full 250 page Manual. This version has everything the full version does, EXCEPT the Single Herb Monographs and Herbs by Body System Section. 94 pages, about $11.00 to have printed and bound at a local print shop  **the books in class were printed on 24 lb paper, with a white linen cardstock cover, spiral bound with a clear cover and vinyl back.**

1-2-3 Guide ADD ON If you have the original 94 page 1-2-3 Guide from a previous class, this file contains JUST the updated information that is in the new guide (Herbs by Body System and Single Herbs). If you take it to Zippy (or any print shop), have them print it on 24 lb paper, spiral bound with a clear cover and vinyl back, with a white linen cardstock cover, it will have a nice cover, and will match the look of the 1-2-3 Guide you have, so they look like a set. The 94 page guide, with this add-on contains all the info that is in the UPDATED version of the 1-2-3 Guide. **the books in class were printed on 24 lb paper, with a white linen cardstock cover, spiral bound with a clear cover and vinyl back.**

Handouts:

NEW: Stock Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet: Top Picks (work in progress)
Although I talk about stocking your herbal medicine cabinet in the 1-2-3 Guide, people always ask what my top 5 or 10 single herbs/combos are. Here the most reached for herbs, for myself and 3 other herbalists!

Preparedness Fair handout.  

Recipe/Notes for Runny Nose Formula, Monthly Blend
These formulas were created to address an annoying runny nose that drips and drips, whether from a cold or seasonal allergies, and menstrual cramping and excessive monthly bleeding. It is also good for bleeding from any source, such as a wound or bloody nose.

                         
Preparedness Fair handout 

"Why Herbs are Such Powerful Healers"
Preparedness Fair Handout                    

Herbal Actions & Uses-Quick Reference  -Handout used in class #1, included in 1-2-3 Guide     Herbs are categorized by their therapeutic action in the body. The very best way to become proficient in understanding and using herbs is to know the different therapeutic actions, and the best herbs in each category. Use this guide as a quick reference to the different categories and when to use them. 

Index of Combinations and Uses-Quick Chart, Handout for Class #2, included in 1-2-3 Guide
List of all the Butterfly combo formula's with a brief description of what it is used for. Start here when determining if there is a ready-made combo formula that will meet your needs, then look at the full recipe/description to learn more about each blend, and narrow down your choices. 

Combo Recipes and Detailed Info about each Blend  Full Recipes-This file is provided by Laree Westover, of Butterfly Expressions. Many of her Combo's are adapted from traditional Dr. Christopher Formulas. You can purchase them tinctured, and ready to take, from https://www.butterflyexpress.org/ OR purchase the "Dry Herb Pack", which is the recipe, pre mixed, ready to dump in a jar with 80 proof alcohol, to tincture yourself OR you can make it yourself with the recipe provided. AND your knowledge of the different herbal actions would allow you to swap herbs in the recipe for ones of the same action, allowing to use the herbs you already have in your home :-) 

**If you want a printed copy of this section, consider purchasing the green Butterfly book mentioned below...it is a great all round beginner herb book which contains additional info you could use as reference in addition to the 1-2-3 Guide, plus it contains the entire recipe section, with full descriptions of the blends in the above file. **

Combo's & Essential Oil blends for Women's Health
Combo's and Essential Oils for Menstrual Issues, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Nursing, Menopause. Also includes info on the pressure points that cut contraction pain in HALF during labor 


Dr. Mom Facebook Group: This is a place where I post my favorite tips and tricks...also a great place to ask questions


PowerPoint I used in class:

Intro to Healing with Herbs, Part 1 and 2- (all in one printable PDF document, just print the pages you want)

 

 








Class Recordings:


Recorded Classes-Updated Classes that align with the 1-2-3 Guide

Intro to Herbs Part 1: February 2026, Rexburg, Idaho (Hibbard class)



Intro to Herbs Part 2: March 2026, Rexburg, Idaho (Hibbard class)





Awesome Misc Info:

Video: How to make tinctures (by our friends at Butterfly Expressions) Only 7 minutes long...easy peesy. She is making a recipe from the Butterfly Herbal book



Homegrown Herbalist You Tube Channel- Doc Jones does a lot of short, informational videos on all things herbal. A great channel to follow to continually learn more about common herbs in short, easy to listen to videos. Doc Jones is also the herbalist behind the Homegrown School of Botanical Medicine mentioned below.


Link to a great beginner book-Butterfly Miracles with Herbal Remedies-I love this book because it covers the therapeutic action of herbs, and the best herbs in each category. It's laid out differently than the 1-2-3 Guide (which I think is more straight forward) but I still use this book as a reference for the single herb section and the recipes with full descriptions of the blends I mention in class. You can use the recipes in the book to source the herbs and make it yourself, purchase the dry herb pack already measured out, or purchase the ready made tincture.










🠊Need a bit more help knowing where to start in stocking your herbal medicine cabinet? HERE are my Go-To protocols for Cold and Flu


Files for Emergency Preparedness Herb Binder

**The SINGLE HERB write-ups in these files are NOW INCLUDED in the updated 250 page 1-2-3 Guide that aligns with the Intro to Herbal Medicine class.**

-these files are from the write-ups I did each month when we did our bulk-buy herb group. The herbs featured are the best herbs to have and know how to use in an emergency. Print the files and put them in a binder so you have access to the info in a grid-down or emergency situation. The focus of the herb binder is on having about individual 40 herbs in your home, and knowing how to combine them to treat a wide variety of conditions. The Herb Binder Write-Ups were primarily geared for those who wanted to have herbs stored for an emergency, with information on how to use them when the need arose. The information on single herbs would be a great companion to the information in the 1-2-3 Guide to Herbal Medicine I use in the Intro to Herbal Medicine Class


Ready to Learn More??-Here are two online classes from Centre of Excellence I highly recommend. It is produced in the UK, and the price is listed in British pounds. **every few months the classes go on sale at a substantial discount.  I strongly recommend purchasing the written materials. It is a spiral bound book you can take notes in, and is very handy for reference!!The program is online, and can be completed at your own pace, with lifetime access. These really are great herbal programs:

1) The Master Herbalist program is a great place to start, especially if you are just beginning. It covers material to about the same depth as the green Butterfly book I mentioned in class (see link on this page)

2) If you are a little more experienced, and thoroughly familiar with the contents of the green Butterfly book (or a similar basic herbal book), the Advanced Master Herbalist program might be a good place for you to start.

Additionally, Homegrown Herbalist and Butterfly Express offer classes that are very worthwhile! Homegrown Herbalist herb school is all online. It is the most comprehensive program I've listed here, and takes about a year to complete. New information is constantly being added, they offer Masters Seminars, local herb walks, etc. I highly recommend it, if you want to really dig in and become a practical herbalist. It is a bit pricey, but well worth it. They offer payment plans, and sometimes offer a 2 for 1 special, where you can split the cost with a friend. If you take this course, contact me, and I'll give you some very valuable tips as to how to create a reference book as you go, as this class doesn't come with written materials. 

Butterfly Express has classes on herbs, homeopathy, essential oils and more, in person in Clifton, Idaho. They are very affordable, and are usually a series of weekend classes. Follow the link above for more details. These are also highly recommended. If you are looking for a good herbal medicine program, remember to find one that teaches about the therapeutic actions in plants, not only teaches how to use ready made formulas. Herbal medicine is about plants, not products.

Facebook Groups- I created a Facebook group called Dr. Mom: Empowering Yourself to Take Charge of Your Families Health as a place for people to ask questions, and for me to post my favorite natural healing tip & tricks, and share information. Here is a link to join the Facebook group. Every time new info is posted, I add it to a google doc, here.

Resources

Butterflyexpress.org-my “go to” for pre-measured dry herb packs (to make your own tinctures), ready made tinctures, essential oils, 1 oz tincture bottles w/ droppers, glycerin, and other supplements and supplies

Homegrownherbalist.net-my other go-to for ready to take tinctures, and herbs. They also have a wonderful selection of herbal teas.
Mountainroseherbs.com-dried herbs, bulk as well as smaller quantities
Starwest.com-dried herbs, bulk as well as smaller quantities
Strictlymedicinalseeds.com-seeds to plant your own, where I purchased angelica seed to tincture (my favorite diarrhea remedy)
uline.com-8 oz amber glass bottle w/lid (need separate dropper. I get my droppers at the local herb store) Save box to store! (there are other sources for bottles, just Google 8 oz amber boston rounds, glass, never plastic)

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