Materia Medica workbook (blank template pages)

Create and build your own materia medica and herb monograph pages using this template. You can also use this workbook as a herb journal, and is perfect for your herbal studies. This digital downloadable resource is SO much more than just the worksheets! 

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Use the Materia Medica 2 ways:

1) You can download and print the pdf workbook to use as it is without needing a Canva account. You can print the pages you want as many times as needed.

2) If you want to make edits and changes you can use the editable template with access provided a link in a separate pdf file.

The access links are in a pdf file and contain both A4 template and US letter size template. To use the editable template you will need a Canva pro account. (If you don't yet have a pro Canva account, you may sign up for a free 30 day trial.) 

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Materia Medica contains 4 distinct sections:

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Section 1: MATERIA MEDICA template worksheets:

These pages include space for you to add the following information:

Latin and other names, plant family, TCM name, Ayurvedic name, countries of origin, body systems(s) affinities, specific indications, herbal category, herbal safety scale rating, herb safety/contraindications, etc., parts of the plant used, ways to use the herb, taste notes, herbal actions, adverse or other reactions, dosing instructions, plant chemistry, pairings and synergies, energetics, interesting notes and research cites, plant description, growing and harvesting, conservation status, personal notes, costs, suppliers, formulation page (blank template page), sketching page

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Section 2: Herbal actions index pages

This section includes 9 reference pages organized in quick look format:

🌿 50 Herbal actions

🌿 Summary definition of each herbal action and/or energetic

🌿 Herb examples for each action and energetic entry

🌿 Blank page template so you can make additional entries as needed

(This section is available for purchase separately if desired) 

https://naturenotescanada.etsy.com/ca/listing/1661249982/herbal-actions-cheat-sheets

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Section 3: Herbal energetics index chart pages (7)

This section contains charts that index 96 herbal energetics and includes:

🌿 Common name

🌿 Latin name

🌿 Warming/Cooling

🌿 Drying/Moistening

🌿 Nourishing

🌿 Relaxing

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4) Herbal formulating worksheet template

Copy this page as often as need to keep track of your formulations and inspiration blends!

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This resource also contains: 

🌿 References page and 

🌿 Resources page for your interest.

This resource is a must have for herbalist students, as well as practising herbalists who want to record their life's work with herbs.

Quick info:

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Number of pages: 33

Sizes available: 

🌿 Size A4 portrait (210 mm x 297 mm)

🌿 US letter size portrait (8.5”x11”) 

File format: PDF

File size: 3.18 mb

Printer and ink friendly

After your payment is processed, your workbook is available directly from this platform- you won't get a physical product sent to you. 

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Returns and exchanges:

Due to the digital nature of this product, returns and exchanges are not available. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions about your purchase, please message me and I can help you!

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Terms of use

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This product is copyrighted by Deanna Russell and may not be copied or reproduced.