TRUTH CARRIERS MINISTRY
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This workbook is for educational purposes only. It does not replace professional medical advice. Consult qualified practitioners for serious health concerns. Always learn to use herbs safely.
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This workbook uses the 6 Rs Learning Method designed for deep understanding and long-term retention. Each lesson includes all six components:
Throughout this workbook, we use the Hebrew names:
Yahuah's very name includes the reality that He is our Healer.
What this means: Healing is part of His nature and character!
He heals your diseases, not just some!
Yahuah's Word has healing power.
Yahusha's sacrifice provides ultimate healing—both physical and spiritual.
1. According to Exodus 15:26, what is one of Yahuah's titles?
○ A) Yahuah who judges ○ B) Yahuah who heals ○ C) Yahuah who condemns ○ D) Yahuah who forgets
2. What does Psalm 103:3 say Yahuah heals?
○ A) Some diseases ○ B) Only spiritual diseases ○ C) ALL diseases ○ D) Only minor illnesses
3. According to Isaiah 53:5, by what are we healed?
○ A) Our good works ○ B) His stripes (wounds) ○ C) Medicine ○ D) Positive thinking
1. Healing is part of Yahuah's nature and character.
○ True ○ False
2. Psalm 107:20 says Yahuah sent His word and healed them.
○ True ○ False
3. We should never pray for healing since medicine is always sufficient.
○ True ○ False
"For I am Yahuah that healeth thee."
Write the verse from memory:
Close this workbook. Write: The 5 Scripture references about healing. What each teaches about Yahuah as Healer.
After 5 minutes, reopen and check what you missed. Mark those items for extra review.
Items I need to review:
Explain to someone why Yahuah is called "the One who heals" and share the Scripture references.
Person I taught:
Date:
One question they asked:
Knowledge without action is dead. Before the next lesson, complete ONE:
☐ Pray and thank Yahuah for being your Healer
☐ Memorize Exodus 15:26 and Isaiah 53:5
☐ Journal about a time Yahuah healed you or someone you know
☐ Other:
What I did:
From the very beginning, Yahuah gave us plants for food. And Scripture shows that leaves are specifically for MEDICINE.
Yahuah gave us plants for food from creation!
The LEAVES are for !
Even in the NEW creation, leaves are for !
1. According to Genesis 1:29, what did Elohim give for food?
○ A) Only meat ○ B) Seed-bearing herbs and fruit trees ○ C) Only grain ○ D) Nothing specific
2. In Ezekiel 47:12 and Revelation 22:2, what is for medicine/healing?
○ A) The bark ○ B) The roots ○ C) The leaves ○ D) The flowers
3. The medicinal use of plants appears in which books of the Bible?
○ A) Genesis only ○ B) Ezekiel and Revelation ○ C) Genesis, Ezekiel, and Revelation ○ D) None
1. Pharmaceutical drugs are mentioned in Genesis as Yahuah's original plan for healing.
○ True ○ False
2. Both Ezekiel and Revelation describe leaves being used for healing.
○ True ○ False
3. Plant medicine is only for the Old Testament era, not the new creation.
○ True ○ False
"...the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine."
Write the verse from memory:
Close this workbook. Write: The 3 Scripture passages about plants for food/medicine. What each teaches about Yahuah's provision.
Items I need to review:
Show someone Genesis 1:29, Ezekiel 47:12, and Revelation 22:2. Explain Yahuah's design for plant medicine.
Person I taught: Date:
Their response:
Before the next lesson, complete ONE:
☐ Read all three passages (Genesis 1:29, Ezekiel 47:12, Revelation 22:2) in your Bible
☐ Identify 3 plants in your yard or kitchen that have medicinal properties
☐ Research one herb you already use (like ginger or garlic)
☐ Other:
What I did:
Yahuah gave us dietary instructions in Torah that promote health.
Clean LAND animals must have:
Examples: Cattle, sheep, goats, deer
Clean SEA creatures must have:
Examples: Fish like salmon, tuna, bass
Unclean animals are scavengers that eat waste and disease:
If your body is a of the Ruach HaKodesh, what should you put in it?
1. What two characteristics must a clean land animal have?
○ A) Feathers and wings ○ B) Split hoof and chew cud ○ C) Four legs and fur ○ D) Horns and hooves
2. What must clean sea creatures have?
○ A) Shells and claws ○ B) Fins and scales ○ C) Tentacles ○ D) Any sea creature is clean
3. According to 1 Corinthians 6:19, what is your body?
○ A) Your own possession ○ B) Unimportant ○ C) Temple of the Holy Spirit ○ D) Just physical matter
1. Pigs are clean animals according to Leviticus 11.
○ True ○ False
2. Shellfish concentrate toxins and heavy metals because they are filter feeders.
○ True ○ False
3. The dietary laws in Leviticus were merely ceremonial with no health benefit.
○ True ○ False
"Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of Elohim?"
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write: Requirements for clean land animals. Requirements for clean sea creatures. Why unclean animals are harmful.
Items I need to review:
Explain the clean/unclean food distinctions to someone and why they matter for health.
Person: Date:
☐ Read Leviticus 11 completely
☐ Check your pantry/fridge for unclean foods
☐ Make one dietary change based on these principles
☐ Other:
What I did:
The Greek word "pharmakeia" is where we get the word "pharmacy." Scripture warns against it.
"Sorceries" = φαρμακεία (pharmakeia) — Strong's G5331
Key Point: NATIONS were deceived by pharmakeia!
1. The Greek word "pharmakeia" is translated in Scripture as:
○ A) Pharmacy ○ B) Sorceries/Witchcraft ○ C) Medicine ○ D) Healing
2. According to Revelation 18:23, how many nations were deceived by pharmakeia?
○ A) Some ○ B) Many ○ C) ALL ○ D) None
3. Where does the word "pharmacy" come from?
○ A) Latin for "healer" ○ B) Greek "pharmakeia" (sorcery) ○ C) Hebrew for "medicine" ○ D) English invention
1. "Pharmakeia" in Scripture always refers to beneficial medicine.
○ True ○ False
2. Sorcerers (pharmakeus) are listed among those in the lake of fire.
○ True ○ False
3. The pharmaceutical industry has never deceived anyone.
○ True ○ False
"...for by thy sorceries (pharmakeia) were all nations deceived."
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write: The definition of pharmakeia. Where it appears in Scripture. The connection to modern pharmacy.
Items I need to review:
Explain the pharmakeia word study to someone, showing the Greek and the Scripture references.
Person: Date:
Their reaction:
☐ Look up pharmakeia (G5331) in a Strong's concordance
☐ Research one pharmaceutical scandal or recall
☐ List medications you take and research their side effects
☐ Other:
What I did:
Natural medicine was systematically replaced by pharmaceutical medicine. This was not an accident—it was a planned takeover.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1847 | AMA founded |
| 1901 | Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research founded |
| 1910 | Flexner Report published |
| 1910-1935 | of U.S. medical schools closed |
| Today | Pharmaceutical industry worth $1.4+ trillion globally |
1. Who funded the Flexner Report?
○ A) The government ○ B) Rockefeller and Carnegie Foundations ○ C) Medical doctors ○ D) Herbalists
2. What was John D. Rockefeller's primary business?
○ A) Herbal medicine ○ B) Oil (Standard Oil) ○ C) Hospitals ○ D) Insurance
3. What happened to medical schools after the Flexner Report?
○ A) All grew larger ○ B) Many closed ○ C) Nothing changed ○ D) More herbalism was taught
1. Before 1910, herbalism was widely accepted in American medicine.
○ True ○ False
2. Pharmaceuticals can be made from petroleum (petrochemicals).
○ True ○ False
3. The Rockefeller Foundation had no financial interest in promoting drug-based medicine.
○ True ○ False
1910: The Flexner Report
The year natural medicine was systematically replaced
Close this workbook. Write: Medicine before 1910. The Flexner Report. The Rockefeller connection. Key dates.
Items I need to review:
Explain to someone how the pharmaceutical industry took over medicine in America.
Person: Date:
☐ Research the Flexner Report online
☐ Find out who funds your local hospital or medical school
☐ Research one "alternative" healing modality that was marginalized
☐ Other:
What I did:
Before we study specific herbs, you need to understand basic principles and safety.
Match the term with the definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adaptogen | Helps body adapt to |
| Analgesic | Relieves |
| Anti-inflammatory | Reduces |
| Antimicrobial | Kills (bacteria, virus, fungus) |
| Carminative | Relieves and bloating |
| Demulcent | Soothes irritated |
| Expectorant | Helps expel |
| Nervine | Calms the system |
Pour boiling water over herb, steep 10-15 minutes. Best for: , flowers, soft plant parts.
Simmer herb in water 20-30 minutes. Best for: , bark, seeds, hard plant parts.
Herb extracted in (or glycerin). Concentrated, long shelf life. Typical dose: 30-60 drops.
Mashed fresh herb applied directly to . For wounds, bites, inflammation.
Herb infused in oil, thickened with . For skin conditions, wounds, muscle pain.
1. Which preparation method is best for roots and bark?
○ A) Infusion/Tea ○ B) Decoction ○ C) Poultice ○ D) Essential oil
2. What does "carminative" mean?
○ A) Reduces fever ○ B) Relieves gas and bloating ○ C) Kills bacteria ○ D) Calms nerves
3. What is a tincture typically extracted in?
○ A) Water ○ B) Oil ○ C) Alcohol (or glycerin) ○ D) Vinegar only
1. All herbs are safe during pregnancy.
○ True ○ False
2. A decoction is made by simmering hard plant parts.
○ True ○ False
3. "Start low, go slow" is a safety principle for beginning with herbs.
○ True ○ False
"Start low, go slow"
Begin with small doses and increase gradually.
Close this workbook. Write: 5 herb actions and their definitions. 4 preparation methods. 3 safety principles.
Items I need to review:
Explain herb actions (adaptogen, nervine, etc.) and preparation methods to someone new to herbalism.
Person: Date:
☐ Make an herbal tea (chamomile, peppermint, or ginger)
☐ Research herb-drug interactions for any medication you take
☐ Find a reputable herb supplier online or locally
☐ Other:
What I did:
Learn key herbs for lungs, colds, flu, and respiratory health.
Parts used: , flowers
Actions: Expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory
Uses: Lung congestion, , bronchitis, ear infections (flower oil)
Preparation: Tea from leaves, tincture, flower-infused oil
Safety: Generally very safe. Strain tea well (tiny hairs can irritate throat)
Parts used: Berries,
Actions: Antiviral, immune-stimulating, diaphoretic
Uses: Flu prevention and , cold symptoms, fever, immune support
Research: Studies show elderberry can reduce flu duration by 3-4 days
Safety: COOK berries before use. Raw berries contain .
Actions: (antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal)
Uses: Respiratory infections, sore throat, sinus congestion, coughs
Safety: Oil is very potent - do NOT take internally
Actions: Antimicrobial, expectorant, antispasmodic
Uses: Coughs (especially wet, productive coughs), , respiratory infections
Steep 1 tablespoon in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes. Strain well. Drink 2-3 cups daily.
1. Which herb has been studied to reduce flu duration by 3-4 days?
○ A) Mullein ○ B) Elderberry ○ C) Oregano ○ D) Thyme
2. Why must elderberries be cooked before use?
○ A) Better taste ○ B) Raw berries are toxic ○ C) To release nutrients ○ D) No reason
3. What makes mullein good for lung health?
○ A) Stimulant properties ○ B) Expectorant and demulcent ○ C) Pain relief ○ D) Sleep aid
1. Oregano oil can be safely taken undiluted internally.
○ True ○ False
2. Thyme is especially good for wet, productive coughs.
○ True ○ False
3. Mullein flower oil can be used for ear infections.
○ True ○ False
"Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases."
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write: 4 respiratory herbs and their main uses. The respiratory tea blend ingredients. Safety notes for elderberry and oregano.
Items I need to review:
Explain respiratory herbs to someone with a cold or flu. What would you recommend?
Person: Date:
☐ Make elderberry syrup or buy quality elderberry
☐ Buy or grow mullein, thyme, or oregano
☐ Make the respiratory tea blend
☐ Other:
What I did:
Learn key herbs for digestion, nausea, liver support, and gut health.
Parts used: Root (rhizome)
Actions: Carminative, anti-nausea, anti-inflammatory, warming
Uses: Nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness), and bloating, inflammation
Dose: Tea: 1-3 cups daily. Fresh: 1-2 inches grated into tea
Safety: Generally very safe. May interact with blood thinners in large doses.
Parts used:
Actions: Carminative, antispasmodic, cooling
Uses: Gas and bloating, indigestion, IBS symptoms, headaches (topical)
Safety: May worsen heartburn/GERD. Keep oil away from infants.
Parts used: (liver), Leaf (diuretic)
Actions: Liver support, bitter digestive tonic, diuretic
Uses: Liver support and , digestive stimulant, mild constipation
Preparation: Root decoction, roasted root "coffee," leaf tea
Parts used: Seeds
Actions: Hepatoprotective ( protective), antioxidant
Uses: Liver protection and repair, detoxification support, toxic exposure
Research: Well-studied for liver protection. Used in hospitals for mushroom poisoning.
Parts used:
Actions: Carminative, antispasmodic, nervine, anti-inflammatory
Uses: Digestive upset, stress-related digestive issues, support, teething pain
Safety: Generally very safe. Rare allergy in people allergic to ragweed.
The taste triggers digestive secretions—increasing stomach acid, bile, and digestive enzymes.
Bitter foods: arugula, dandelion greens, radicchio. Or take bitter herbs before meals.
1. Which herb is best-studied for liver protection?
○ A) Ginger ○ B) Peppermint ○ C) Milk Thistle ○ D) Chamomile
2. What does "carminative" mean?
○ A) Reduces fever ○ B) Relieves gas and bloating ○ C) Kills bacteria ○ D) Promotes sleep
3. Which part of dandelion is best for liver support?
○ A) Flower ○ B) Leaf ○ C) Root ○ D) Stem
1. Ginger is safe for morning sickness during pregnancy.
○ True ○ False
2. Peppermint is always safe for people with heartburn/GERD.
○ True ○ False
3. Chamomile is safe for children.
○ True ○ False
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones."
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write: 5 digestive herbs and their main actions. Which herbs support the liver. The bitter taste principle.
Items I need to review:
Recommend digestive herbs to someone with stomach issues. Explain why and how to use them.
Person: Date:
☐ Make ginger tea for digestion
☐ Try dandelion root "coffee"
☐ Take milk thistle for liver support
☐ Eat bitter greens before a meal
☐ Other:
What I did:
Learn key herbs for stress, anxiety, sleep, and nervous system support.
Parts used: Root
Actions: Sedative, nervine, antispasmodic
Uses: Insomnia and difficulties, anxiety, muscle tension
Dose: Tincture: 30-60 drops at bedtime. May need 2-3 weeks for full effect.
Safety: Do not combine with sedative medications. Small percentage get stimulated instead.
Parts used: Aerial parts (leaves, stems, flowers)
Actions: Nervine, sedative, antispasmodic
Uses: Anxiety (especially with ), sleep difficulties, nervous tension
Safety: May enhance sedative medications.
Parts used: Leaves
Actions: Nervine, , carminative
Uses: Mild anxiety, mood support, sleep, cold sores (antiviral against herpes)
Safety: Very safe. One of the safest herbs for .
Parts used: Root
Actions: , nervine, tonic
Uses: Chronic stress, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, adrenal support
Safety: Part of nightshade family - avoid if sensitive. Avoid during pregnancy.
Actions: Nervine, antispasmodic
Uses: Nervous tension, anxiety, tension, nerve pain support
Note: Use American skullcap, not Chinese skullcap (different herb).
Steep 1 tablespoon in 1 cup boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Drink in evening for relaxation.
1. Which herb is an adaptogen that helps with chronic stress?
○ A) Valerian ○ B) Passionflower ○ C) Ashwagandha ○ D) Skullcap
2. Which herb is especially safe for children?
○ A) Valerian ○ B) Ashwagandha ○ C) Lemon Balm ○ D) Skullcap
3. Which herb should NOT be combined with sedative medications?
○ A) Lemon Balm ○ B) Chamomile ○ C) Valerian ○ D) Lavender
1. Valerian works immediately for everyone.
○ True ○ False
2. Lemon balm has antiviral properties against herpes (cold sores).
○ True ○ False
3. Ashwagandha is safe during pregnancy.
○ True ○ False
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto Elohim. And the peace of Elohim, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds..."
Close this workbook. Write: 5 nervine herbs and their uses. The calming tea blend. Safety notes for valerian and ashwagandha.
Items I need to review:
Recommend nervine herbs to someone struggling with anxiety or sleep. Explain options.
Person: Date:
☐ Make the calming tea blend
☐ Try lemon balm tea in the evening
☐ Research ashwagandha for stress support
☐ Other:
What I did:
Learn key herbs for immune support, infection fighting, and illness prevention.
Parts used: Root, aerial parts, seeds
Actions: stimulant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory
Uses: Acute infections (colds, flu), wound healing, immune support at first sign of illness
Dose: Large doses at onset (60-90 drops every 2-3 hours), then reduce
Note: Best for use at first sign of illness, NOT daily prevention.
Parts used: Root
Actions: Immune tonic (builds immunity), adaptogen
Uses: Long-term immune , prevention, recovery from illness
Preparation: Decoction, powder, capsules (add root slices to soups)
Safety: Don't use DURING acute illness, use for prevention and recovery.
Parts used: Bulb
Actions: Antimicrobial, immune support, cardiovascular support
Uses: Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal), immune support, health
Dose: 1-3 raw cloves daily (crushed, let sit 10 minutes before eating)
Note: (active compound) forms when garlic is crushed.
Parts used: Root
Actions: Antimicrobial, bitter, astringent
Uses: Infections (especially mucous membrane - sinus, digestive, urinary), topical for
Safety: NOT for long-term use. NOT during pregnancy. Endangered - use responsibly.
Echinacea: ACUTE use - at first sign of illness, short-term, high doses
Astragalus: CHRONIC use - daily prevention, long-term, builds immunity over time
Don't confuse them! They work differently.
1. Which herb is best for ACUTE infections (at first sign of illness)?
○ A) Astragalus ○ B) Echinacea ○ C) Goldenseal ○ D) Both A and C
2. Which herb is best for long-term immune building and prevention?
○ A) Echinacea ○ B) Goldenseal ○ C) Astragalus ○ D) None
3. What compound in garlic has antimicrobial properties?
○ A) Curcumin ○ B) Allicin ○ C) Salicin ○ D) Berberine
1. Echinacea should be taken daily for prevention.
○ True ○ False
2. Garlic should be crushed and left to sit before eating to form allicin.
○ True ○ False
3. Goldenseal is safe for long-term use and during pregnancy.
○ True ○ False
"For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith Yahuah..."
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write: 4 immune herbs and when to use them. Echinacea vs. Astragalus difference. How to prepare garlic.
Items I need to review:
Explain immune herbs to someone at the start of cold/flu season. What would you recommend?
Person: Date:
☐ Keep echinacea tincture on hand for acute illness
☐ Add astragalus to your daily routine for prevention
☐ Eat raw garlic (crushed, wait 10 min) 3x this week
☐ Other:
What I did:
Learn key herbs for managing pain and reducing inflammation naturally.
Parts used: Root (rhizome)
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Uses: Inflammation (joints, digestive, systemic), support, general antioxidant
Dose: 1-3g powder daily with black pepper and fat
Note: Curcumin (active compound) is poorly absorbed. MUST take with pepper (piperine) and fat.
Parts used: Bark
Actions: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (reduces fever)
Uses: Pain (headache, back pain, joint pain), inflammation, fever
Note: This is the ORIGINAL aspirin! Aspirin was derived from bark.
Safety: Similar cautions to aspirin - don't give to children with fever (Reye's syndrome risk).
Parts used: Flowers
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic (TOPICAL ONLY)
Uses: Bruises, sprains and strains, muscle soreness, trauma
Preparation: Cream, gel, oil - EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Safety: DO NOT TAKE (toxic). Do not use on broken skin.
Parts used: Fruit
Actions: Analgesic (topical), circulatory stimulant, warming
Uses: Topical pain relief (arthritis, nerve pain, muscle pain), circulation
Safety: WILL BURN if you touch eyes. hands thoroughly.
Note: Capsaicin depletes substance P (pain neurotransmitter) - initial burning decreases with regular use.
1. What must turmeric be taken with for absorption?
○ A) Water only ○ B) Black pepper and fat ○ C) Nothing special ○ D) Milk only
2. Which herb is the original source of aspirin?
○ A) Turmeric ○ B) Cayenne ○ C) Willow bark ○ D) Arnica
3. Can arnica be taken internally?
○ A) Yes, in any dose ○ B) Yes, in small doses ○ C) No, TOPICAL ONLY ○ D) Yes, as tea
1. Curcumin (turmeric's active compound) is easily absorbed without help.
○ True ○ False
2. Willow bark is gentler on the stomach than synthetic aspirin.
○ True ○ False
3. Capsaicin in cayenne increases substance P (making pain worse).
○ True ○ False
"...and with his stripes we are healed."
Close this workbook. Write: 4 pain/inflammation herbs and their uses. Turmeric absorption tips. Arnica safety warning.
Items I need to review:
Recommend natural pain relief options to someone with chronic pain. Explain why and how.
Person: Date:
☐ Add turmeric with black pepper to a meal
☐ Buy arnica cream/gel for your first aid kit
☐ Try willow bark tea for a headache
☐ Other:
What I did:
Guide to creating your own herbal medicine cabinet.
| # | Herb | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digestion, sleep, calming, safe for children | |
| 2 | Digestion, nausea, headaches | |
| 3 | Nausea, digestion, inflammation, warming | |
| 4 | Flu prevention/treatment, immune support | |
| 5 | Acute infections, immune stimulant | |
| 6 | Sleep, anxiety | |
| 7 | Calendula | Skin healing, wounds (external) |
| 8 | Antimicrobial, immune, heart | |
| 9 | Anti-inflammatory | |
| 10 | Plantain (Plantago) | Bites, stings, wounds (external) |
Chop ingredients, fill jar ⅔ full, cover with vinegar. Let sit 4-6 weeks, strain, add honey. Take 1-2 tablespoons daily.
Heat oil and beeswax until beeswax melts. Pour into tins or jars. Let cool.
1. What type of jars are best for storing herbs?
○ A) Clear glass ○ B) Dark glass ○ C) Plastic ○ D) Any container
2. How long should fire cider sit before straining?
○ A) 1 day ○ B) 1 week ○ C) 4-6 weeks ○ D) 6 months
3. What thickener is used to make salves?
○ A) Flour ○ B) Cornstarch ○ C) Beeswax ○ D) Gelatin
1. Light degrades herbs, so dark storage containers are best.
○ True ○ False
2. Tinctures should be shaken daily during the extraction period.
○ True ○ False
3. You need expensive equipment to make basic herbal remedies.
○ True ○ False
Close this workbook. Write: 10 starter herbs and their uses. Fire cider ingredients. Basic tincture method.
Items I need to review:
Help someone choose 5 herbs to start their own home apothecary. Explain why you chose them.
Person: Date:
☐ Order or buy 3 starter herbs
☐ Make fire cider or a simple tincture
☐ Make an herbal salve
☐ Set up a proper storage area for herbs
☐ Other:
What I did:
One of the most rewarding aspects of plant medicine is growing your own healing plants. Learn to cultivate a medicinal herb garden.
| Herb | Growing Conditions | Uses | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppermint | Part shade, soil | Digestion, headaches | Before flowering |
| Chamomile | Full sun, well-drained | Calm, sleep, digestion | when open |
| Calendula | Full sun, average soil | Skin healing, wounds | Flowers at peak |
| Lavender | Full sun, dry soil | Calm, sleep, | When buds form |
| Lemon Balm | Part shade, moist | Stress, cold sores | Before flowering |
| Echinacea | Full sun, well-drained | support | Roots (3+ years), flowers |
Many herbs grow beautifully in containers:
1. When is the best time to harvest herb leaves?
○ A) Hot afternoon ○ B) Morning after dew dries ○ C) Rainy day ○ D) During flowering
2. Why should mint be grown in containers?
○ A) It needs special soil ○ B) It spreads aggressively ○ C) It doesn't like sun ○ D) It needs more water
3. How do you know herbs are fully dried?
○ A) They turn black ○ B) They crumble easily ○ C) They stay flexible ○ D) They smell less
1. Fresh herbs are more potent than store-bought dried herbs.
○ True ○ False
2. Echinacea roots should be harvested after the first year.
○ True ○ False
3. Herbs should be stored in clear glass jars in sunlight.
○ True ○ False
Close this workbook. Write: 6 easy starter herbs and their growing conditions. Proper harvesting time. Drying methods.
Items I need to review:
Help someone plan a simple medicinal herb garden with 3-5 herbs.
Person: Date:
☐ Start 3 herbs from seed
☐ Set up a small container herb garden
☐ Harvest and dry an herb properly
☐ Other:
Master the art of creating potent herbal tinctures with proper ratios and techniques.
A tincture is a concentrated liquid herbal extract made by soaking herbs in a solvent (menstruum) that extracts the medicinal compounds. Tinctures are:
| Menstruum | Best For | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Most herbs, strongest extraction | Use 80-proof (40%) minimum; 100-proof (50%) is versatile |
| Glycerin | Children, alcohol-sensitive | Sweeter, weaker extraction, shorter shelf life |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | Mineral extraction | Good for nutritive herbs, shorter shelf life |
Dried herbs: 1:5 ratio (1 part herb to 5 parts menstruum by weight)
Example: 100g dried chamomile + 500ml alcohol
Fresh herbs: 1:2 ratio (1 part herb to 2 parts menstruum)
Example: 100g fresh lemon balm + 200ml alcohol
Calculate your own:
If you have 50g dried echinacea root and use 1:5 ratio:
50g × 5 = ml alcohol needed
| Alcohol % | Best For | Common Herbs |
|---|---|---|
| 25-40% | Mucilaginous, mineral-rich herbs | Marshmallow, slippery elm |
| 40-50% | Most leaves and flowers | Chamomile, mint, lemon balm |
| 60-75% | Roots, barks, resins | Echinacea root, valerian, myrrh |
| 90-95% | Resins, essential oil-rich | Propolis, calendula resin |
1. What is the standard ratio for dried herb tinctures?
○ A) 1:1 ○ B) 1:2 ○ C) 1:5 ○ D) 1:10
2. How long should a folk method tincture macerate?
○ A) 1 week ○ B) 4-6 weeks ○ C) 6 months ○ D) 1 day
3. What alcohol percentage is best for roots and barks?
○ A) 25-40% ○ B) 40-50% ○ C) 60-75% ○ D) Any percentage
1. Fresh herb tinctures use a 1:2 ratio.
○ True ○ False
2. Glycerites have a longer shelf life than alcohol tinctures.
○ True ○ False
3. Rubbing alcohol is acceptable for making tinctures.
○ True ○ False
Close this workbook. Write: Dried vs fresh herb ratios. Alcohol percentage guide. Folk method steps. Glycerite formula.
Items I need to review:
Walk someone through making their first tincture step by step.
Person: Date:
☐ Make a folk method tincture
☐ Try a ratio method tincture
☐ Make a glycerite for children
☐ Other:
Learn to create healing topical preparations for skin conditions, wounds, and muscle pain.
Infused oils are the foundation for salves, balms, and lotions. The oil extracts fat-soluble compounds from herbs.
| Oil | Properties | Best For | Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | Stable, moisturizing | General use, most salves | 1-2 years |
| Coconut Oil | Antimicrobial, solid at room temp | Wound healing, lip balms | 2+ years |
| Jojoba Oil | Long shelf life, close to skin's sebum | Face products | 5+ years |
| Sweet Almond | Light, absorbs well | Massage oils | year |
Best for: Calendula, St. John's Wort, Arnica
Caution: NEVER leave unattended. Do not use direct heat (can catch fire).
Shelf life: 1-2 years if kept away from water contamination
| Type | Beeswax Ratio | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Soft salve | 1 oz per cups oil | Body application, massage |
| Medium salve | 1 oz per 1 cup oil | General purpose healing |
| Firm balm | 1 oz per 1/2 cup oil | Lip balm, solid sticks |
Uses: Cuts, scrapes, rashes, dry skin, diaper rash
Base: Calendula-infused olive oil + beeswax
Add: Lavender essential oil (optional)
Uses: Sore muscles, joint pain, tension
Base: Arnica and/or cayenne-infused oil + beeswax
Add: Peppermint, eucalyptus, or essential oils
Caution: For external use only. Wash hands after applying.
Uses: Bug bites, stings, splinters, minor infections
Base: Plantain-infused oil + beeswax
Optional add: Activated charcoal for extra drawing power
1. How long should a solar oil infusion sit?
○ A) 1 day ○ B) 1 week ○ C) 4-6 weeks ○ D) 6 months
2. What is the standard ratio for a medium-consistency salve?
○ A) 1 oz beeswax per 2 cups oil ○ B) 1 oz beeswax per 1 cup oil ○ C) 2 oz beeswax per 1 cup oil ○ D) No beeswax needed
3. Which herb is best for a wound-healing salve?
○ A) Cayenne ○ B) Calendula ○ C) Valerian ○ D) Echinacea
1. Jojoba oil has one of the longest shelf lives of carrier oils.
○ True ○ False
2. You can heat infused oils directly on a stovetop burner.
○ True ○ False
3. More beeswax makes a softer salve.
○ True ○ False
Close this workbook. Write: Two methods for making infused oil. Basic salve recipe. Beeswax ratios for different consistencies. 3 common healing salves.
Items I need to review:
Make a salve with someone and teach them the process.
Person: Date:
☐ Start a solar-infused oil
☐ Make a calendula healing salve
☐ Create a muscle rub salve
☐ Other:
Write these key Scriptures from memory:
Exodus 15:26: "I am Yahuah that thee"
Genesis 1:29: Herbs given for
Ezekiel 47:12: Leaves for
Revelation 22:2: Leaves for of nations
Revelation 18:23: Nations deceived by
1 Corinthians 6:19: Body is of Ruach HaKodesh
I have studied Yahuah's provision for healing and I commit to:
Signature: Date:
Close this workbook. Write everything you remember from the entire course: Key Scriptures. The pharmakeia deception. 10 herbs and their uses. Safety principles.
Items I need to review:
Teach someone the entire framework: Biblical basis for plant medicine, pharmakeia warning, and 3-5 practical herbs they can start using.
Person: Date:
What they found most impactful:
Before completing this workbook:
☐ Build a basic home apothecary with at least 5 herbs
☐ Share what you've learned with family or friends
☐ Research one health concern you have and find herbal support
☐ Make at least one herbal remedy (tea blend, tincture, or salve)
☐ Other:
What I did:
ALWAYS research herb-drug interactions before combining herbs with medications.
Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Willow bark, Ginkgo - Consult healthcare provider if on blood thinners
Most herbs should be used cautiously. Generally safe: Ginger (moderate), Chamomile, Peppermint. Avoid: Goldenseal, Black cohosh, Blue cohosh, Pennyroyal, many others
May lower blood sugar: Fenugreek, Bitter melon, Gymnema. Diabetics should monitor blood sugar.
Valerian, Passionflower, Kava - may enhance sedative medications
Instructions: After completing each lesson, return to review at these intervals for maximum long-term retention.
| Lesson | Completed | Day 1 | Day 3 | Day 7 | Day 21 | Day 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Yahuah is Our Healer | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2. Plants for Food/Medicine | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 3. Biblical Health Principles | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4. Exposing Pharmakeia | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5. Rockefeller Takeover | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6. Intro to Herbalism | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7. Respiratory Herbs | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 8. Digestive Herbs | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 9. Nervous System Herbs | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10. Immune Herbs | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 11. Pain/Inflammation | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 12. Home Apothecary | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 13. Growing Medicinal Herbs | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 14. Advanced Tinctures | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 15. Salves & Infused Oils | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 16. Review & Commitment | ___/___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Studies show that reviewing material at increasing intervals dramatically improves long-term retention. Without review, we forget 80% within a month. With spaced review, retention can exceed 90%.
"Precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little." — Isaiah 28:10
Fill-in: healeth, all, all, word, healed, stripes
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-C, 3-B
True/False: 1-True, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: herb, leaf, medicine, leaves, healing
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-C, 3-C
True/False: 1-False, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: hoof, cud, fins, scales, swine/pig, body, temple
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B, 3-C
True/False: 1-False, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: sorceries/pharmakeia, ALL
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-C, 3-B
True/False: 1-False, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: Rockefeller, accreditation, oil/petroleum, drug, Half (or similar)
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B
True/False: 1-True, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: stress, pain, inflammation, microbes, spasms, gas, tissues, urine, mucus, nervous, wounds, leaves, roots, alcohol, skin, beeswax, Start
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B, 3-C
True/False: 1-False, 2-True, 3-True
Fill-in: leaves, coughs, flowers, treatment, toxins, antimicrobial, undiluted, bronchitis, thyme
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B
True/False: 1-False, 2-True, 3-True
Fill-in: gas, leaves, root, detoxification, liver, flowers, sleep, bitter
Multiple Choice: 1-C, 2-B, 3-C
True/False: 1-True, 2-False, 3-True
Fill-in: sleep, racing thoughts, antiviral, children, adaptogen, muscle, lemon
Multiple Choice: 1-C, 2-C, 3-C
True/False: 1-False, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: immune, acute, building, cardiovascular, Allicin, wounds
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-C, 3-B
True/False: 1-False, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: brain, black, willow, salicin, stomach, internally, Wash
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-C, 3-C
True/False: 1-False, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: Chamomile, Peppermint, Ginger, Elderberry, Echinacea, Valerian, Garlic, Turmeric, alcohol, Beeswax, Dark, Garlic, beeswax, vodka, 4-6
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-C, 3-C
True/False: 1-True, 2-True, 3-False
Fill-in: moist, Flowers, skin, Immune, moist, potency, 30, crumble, drainage
Multiple Choice: 1-B, 2-B, 3-B
True/False: 1-True, 2-False, 3-False
Fill-in: 5+, dried, date, daily, 250, rubbing, 1-2, 6-8
Multiple Choice: 1-C, 2-B, 3-C
True/False: 1-True, 2-False, 3-False
Fill-in: 1, dried, 4-6, 150, melted, 2, wintergreen
Multiple Choice: 1-C, 2-B, 3-B
True/False: 1-True, 2-False, 3-False
Fill-in: Healer, medicine/food, temple, nations, replaced, healeth, food/meat, medicine, healing, pharmakeia, temple
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