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  • Portugal
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Agriculture Biology Chemistry Conservation and Preservation Ecology Education Environmental Studies Healthcare Life Sciences Public Health Sustainable Development Wildlife Sciences +2

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Fall Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer
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Apartment
Language
English
Qualifications
  • official diploma

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1400
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Fees including food, accommodation, the printed Diploma, educational material, advice and guidance, tutoring, forest trips.
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Feb 18, 2019
Mar 15, 2019
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This 10-day course aims to shed the light on the different aspects of herbal medicine with a specific focus on therapeutical and spiritual outreach. We will learn all the active compounds and their pharmacological action, scientific investigation and classification. We will also learn the practice of the herbalist in the field and in the laboratory.
This course is accredited by the CMA Complementary Medical Association. Our course is certified and a therapist level Diploma is issued upon completion of the course.
As a student you will experience the majesty of nature and its variety of plants and enjoy daily practical activities like distillation, aromatherapy and soap making.

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Psychotropic Plants Diploma Alquimia
Psychotropic Plants Diploma Alquimia

Program Highlights

  • Accredited course with academic developing credits
  • The course will give the fundamental knowledge for a career in herbalism and complementary medicine
  • Plenty of hours of practice will give you skills in preparing your own remedies
  • Wild foraging classes are held for teaching students how to collect edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms

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Lea
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Yes, I recommend this program

Best course on plants

Mar 15, 2019

I have a lot to say about this program...very engaging, entertaining, complete!
Outstanding information, clear delivery, very passionate teachers.
The overall stay was nice. Beautiful wooden cabins where to sleep, amazing views...
The Centre is close to the river and next to a forest with many ancient native trees.
I have loved very much the visits to the local woods and the time spent in the library.
They have an etnobotanical garden and some classes are interactive and very visual.
It has been easy to memorize information due to the clarity of explanations and the direct experience with plants.
My favourite time? Myths, legends and history of psychotropic plants. I also enjoyed the seminars on pharmacology and bioactivity of certain plants.
So many emotions and insights!
Thanks again.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Please, bring a camera because the sorroundings are stunning!
Leave back the city life, because you will learn how to live in a community of conscious people with meditative moments and introspection. It is a good chance for disconnecting from technology, distractions and stress.
You have all comforts but not luxury..this is the best lesson. Living this peaceful moments of reconnection to nature.
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About Alquimia Centre of Healing Arts

Alquimia is a sacred space nestled in the wilderness of Central Portugal. An educational hub where creative arts and ancestral medicine are combined for delivering unique learning experiences. The centre and wild sanctuary offers the opportunity to learn ancient wisdom and traditions, herbal medicine and ethnobotany along with a fullfilling...

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