A herbal medicine distance course, part 6, contents.
The printed booklet consists of 60 pages.
6.1. The respiratory tract
26 pages about the respiratory tract (and intro pages), 04Aug2025.
Structure and function of the respiratory tract
The flow of air
Alveoli
Breathing
About breathing
Strengthen the respiratory system
Digestion
Avoid
Respiratory tract problems
Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis
Runny nose
Dry mucous membranes
Common cold or flu?
Asthma
Hay fever
Sore throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis)
Glandular fever (mononucleosis)
Laryngitis
Cough
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, emphysema)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Grief and anxiety and the lungs
Lung herbs
Fiery herbs
Fire Cider vinegar
Onion sock
Expectorants
Mucilaginous herbs
Antitussives
Reduce excess mucus
Antiviral herbs
Crossword puzzle: Respiratory tract
Constitutional intake form
6.2. The musculoskeletal system
34 pages about the musculoskeletal system (and index of herbs), 04Aug2025.
The skeleton
The function of the skeleton
Bone marrow: hematopoiesis
Bone structure
Skeletal problems
Bone pain
Broken bone, fracture
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Shin splints, periostitis
Heel spurs
Plantar fasciitis
Growing pains
Rickets, rachitis
Osteomalacia, bone tissue softening
What to do
Joints
Types of joints
Joint structure
Joint problems
Terms
Joint pain
Sudden injury
Surgery – or nah?
Sprains
steoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ligament injuries
Gout
Tennis elbow, frozen shoulder etc.
Water in the knee
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Lumbago
Sciatica
Herniated disc
Fibromyalgia
Muscles
Muscle problems
Muscle cramps
Restless legs
Muscle weakness
Muscle pain
Strains
Lifestyle
Feedback, part 6
Crossword puzzle: musculoskeletal system
Crossword puzzle: solutions
Herbs mentioned in part 6: respiratory tract and musculoskeletal system