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Botanical Tonics, Fermentations & Potions

Immerse yourself in the multi-dimensional world of plant alchemy. Learn how to infuse and extract plants to create healing herbal preparations including, botanical beverages, ferments, tinctures, oxymels, and hydrosols.

  • Beginner
  • 5.5 CEUs/PDAs
  • Length: 5.5 hours
  • Instructor: Michael Isted | Phytotherapist (BSc Hons), Aromatherapist, Nutritionist

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  • Course length (start & watch when you want)
    5.5 hours of video content
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    5.5 CEUs / PDAs

    *Please note that many of the associations listed under ‘CEUs/PDAs’ do not formally pre-approve online courses for credits, and thus require the student to track their own online course hours to submit for approval for their annual CEU/PDA requirements.

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Michael Isted | Phytotherapist (BSc Hons), Aromatherapist, Nutritionist

Michael Isted is a trained phytotherapist (BSc Hons), aromatherapist and nutritionist who started up his company The Herball in 2013. Michael is a practising phytotherapist with nearly a decade of experience his passion is to promote and celebrate the many ways in which we can integrate plants into everyday lives in dynamic ways. Michael combines cutting edge technology with more traditional methods, to extract and distil plant compounds, he also works closely with a number of small independent organic growers and plant workers in the UK, Europe & India to source and produce artisanal plant-based products, such as skin care, drinks, perfumes, infusions, hydrosols, spices, extracts, and oils. Michael frequently runs workshops across the globe teaching plant therapeutics while also consulting, creating and formulating botanical drinks, skin care, medicines & perfumes for brands, cafes, bars, restaurants and spas. Michael is also a published author with his book ‘The Herball’s Guide to Botanical Drinks being published in four different languages. The book reflects Michaels philosophy; a very modern take on an ancient practice, revealing the history and processes of making botanical drinks with herbs & plant extracts.

Course description

This dynamic course will immerse you in the multidimensional world of plant alchemy, showcasing contemporary methods inspired by ancient practices. Learn the basic principles of extraction and formulation to create a range of healing plant preparations in your home and kitchen. Specifically, learn how to make botanical beverages, including ferments, tinctures, oxymels, and hydrosols.

Connect with nature like never before, understand the foundations of biochemistry, and learn how you can extract and combine complex mixtures of plant chemicals to create healing and delicious potions. You’ll be guided through the basics of alchemy, its history and influence on herbal medicine and modern culture, and learn how to distill plants with traditional copper alembics to create hydrosols and essences.

Learn the basics of fermentation, the ancient biological processes involved, its healing potential, and how to create a range of fermented preparations and incorporate them into plant potions. Combining all this knowledge, you will be confident in creating signature beverages.

This is an inspirational course intended to engage budding alchemists, herbalists, chefs, bartenders, and plant workers to connect and build new relationships with nature. You will better understand how dynamic, progressive, resilient, and brilliant nature is, and you will learn to engage with nature in a new way. Join this course to open up endless creative plant portals and possibilities for health and happiness.

Lesson plan

Section I | Hello!

1. Introduction

2. Course Outline

Section II | Chemical Masters of the Universe

3. Plant chemicals

4. Processing plants: harvesting & handling

5. Tasting plants: organoleptic assessment

Section III | Practical Set Up

6. Creative set up

Section IV | Alchemy & Brief History of Extraction

7. History of plant extraction

8. Recipe: Mithridatium 1.0

Section V | Alembic Distillation

9. Alembic distillation: set up

10. Introduction to Hydrosols

11. Plant variations

12. Monitoring the distillation

13. Tasting the process

14. Collection & storage

15. Cleaning

Section VI | Solvent Extraction

16. Tincture set up

17. Alcohol extraction

18. Curcumin & piperine

19. Glycerine extraction

20. Oxymel

Section VII | Botanical Beverages

21. Water upgrade

22. Drinking Oxymels

23. Turmeric & Ginger Soda

24. Mithridatium Plant Milk

Seciton VIII | Fermentation & Fermented Beverages

25. Introduction to fermented beverages

26. Lacto-fermentation

27. Herbal vinegars

28. Fermented sodas

Section IX | Course Summary

29. Summary

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Students are saying...

“It was great. I registered because I love bringing herbs into my food and cooking. I learned a lot. Most useful was learning how to clean my still. His way is so much easier than what I was originally told.”

Becky Snell - Utah, USA

“Above and beyond, fancy recipes. I registered due to my thirst for knowledge on ferments and herbal medicine. Very informative and high quality skills and recipes. Really enjoyed the sophistication and knowledge of the instructor, his passion really comes through and is nice to see as well as learn from.”

Abby - Red Deer, AB, Canada

“Very well rounded and impressive. Superb course amazingly informative and captivating.”

Juliena Brown

“Fun, interesting, helpful. I registered because I am particularly interested in fermentation–already do a lot of food and wanted more ideas. Really enjoyed Michael’s knowledge and love of the plants and drinks!”

Katy Taylor - Port Townsend, WA, USA

“It was amazing! He explains everything very clearly. I saw his free course and I loved the way he thought so I figured I’d take this one too. Great class, would love a continuation.”

Camila - USA

“It was high quality. I registered because I am the manager at a juice bar and I wanted to expand my mind.”

Maria - USA

“Overall very knowledgeable, and great starter course to start with simple holistic tonics. Thank you for this course! Excited to keep learning!”

Sara - Ontario, Canada

“The quality of teaching was amazing. This fella is an excellent speaker, teacher. He speaks with passion, I love his hand movements. I found his lectures mesmerizing.”

Joanne - Yukon, Canada

“Very informative. I’m excited to try these [recipes] and more. The course and instructor were both amazing. “

Cathy - Sooke, BC, Canada

“I am impressed with how this course was organized and taught.”

Angela Zeng - Saint Louis, MO, USA

“This is the most comprehensive and compiled resource nugget for a small course that PRCO has if your looking into more healthy alternatives or wanting to learn more about how to make these tasty gem of beverages…definitely one that will give all the things you want to learn in one place. Not only that but so much room to grow and expand on. “

Tiffany - BC, Canada

“Interactive and informative course, for a kitchen herbal witch in the making, this has much needed information about plant chemistry, why and what parts are used and is easily presented to follow along at home, to create these potions Michael is sharing.”

Jennifer Roberts - Victoria, BC, Canada

“Michael embodies the art of herbal potions. His passion and knowledge is unquestionable. The love with which he shares his knowledge is almost tangible in the various videos. I learned a lot and can’t wait to get started myself to test out all the recipes and make my own creations. I hope to see more from him soon!”

Hanne - Belgium

“Very informative. I’m excited to try these and more. The course and instructor were both amazing”

Cathy - Sooke, BC

“This helped me to advance my formulation skills and connect with nature more deeply. From the skills and recipes learned, I’m now creating my own botanical drink formulas! I have a deeper understanding of herbal combinations, flavour, effects, and how to preserve my creations.”

Liza - Victoria, BC, Canada

“Michael’s passion for the natural world shines bright, and he teaches in a way that invites you with open arms into the magic and mystery of plant medicine.”

Riley - Victoria, BC, Canada

“Michael is a brilliant instructor. Well-read, well-spoken and this course is fascinating from beginning to end. I cannot wait to start creating and crafting my own botanical beverages!”

Gillian - Kamloops, BC, Canada

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