Need to Know
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Who is this course for?Everyone interested in herbal medicine and mental health -
Course length (start & watch when you want)1.25 hours of video content -
Course credits1.25 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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ExtrasLifetime access · Certificate of completion
Meet your course instructor
Seraphina Capranos | Herbalist, Classical Homeopath
Seraphina’s European grandparents first introduced her to the healing power of natural medicine. While seasonally gathering herbs in rural Ontario, Canada they lovingly taught her about the traditional wisdom of herbs and plant lore. After suffering an injury to her spine as a teenager, Seraphina was declared by the conventional medical system to lead a life of suffering in chronic pain. Determined to heal herself, she returned to her roots and began a professional study of natural medicine at Emerson College of Herbology leading her to study with renowned herbalist Susun S. Weed at The Wise Woman Center in NY and then healers in the desert of New Mexico. She attended the University of Toronto while working with an inspiring MD who practiced homeopathy, revealing to her the brilliance of this unique and deep system of medicine. The combination and expertise of her two passions of herbal medicine and homeopathic medicine make Seraphina a gifted holistic practitioner. She brings the balance of university education in science and the magic of what wildlands and mystics have taught her to each of her classes and clients. She lives on Salt Spring Island where’s she’s had a clinical practice since 2005. She teaches herbal medicine, homeopathy & earth-based magic internationally. As an educator, she is passionate about offering empowering, heart-centered classes that are rooted in spirit. She gives thanks to all her teachers, namely Michael Vertolli (Emerson College 1998) Susun Weed, Aviva Romm, Murray Feldman, Susan Gimbel, Laurie Dack, Lianne South, Louis Klein, and the old authors of homeopathic texts from the 1800s, and the women who kept recipes alive in the stillroom books.
Course description
This comprehensive webinar explores the remarkable world of nervine herbs and their profound ability to support mental wellness naturally. Students will discover how simple botanical allies can enhance mental clarity, elevate mood, and provide gentle relief from anxiety while learning the art of combining these powerful plants into personalized, nourishing remedies. The webinar covers essential safety knowledge including herb-drug interactions and reliable resources for ongoing research, ensuring participants can make informed decisions about their herbal practice.
Through detailed exploration of seven key nervine herbs, students will understand each plant’s unique actions and therapeutic applications, while mastering the various delivery methods from traditional teas and potent tinctures to convenient capsules and subtle flower essences. The learning session concludes with practical guidance on optimal timing and frequency for nervous system support, empowering participants to create personalized protocols that work harmoniously with their body’s natural rhythms and individual constitution for lasting mental and emotional balance.