This course explores holistic approaches to common ear, nose, and throat concerns through the lens of traditional herbalism and whole-body balance. You’ll examine why issues in these areas are so closely connected, how mucous membranes function as an integrated system, and how congestion, irritation, and discomfort can reflect broader patterns in the body. Drawing from Western herbal traditions, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the class introduces observational frameworks for understanding sinus congestion, postnasal drip, sore throat, ear discomfort, tinnitus, and related conditions without relying on symptom suppression.
Rather than focusing on quick fixes, the course emphasizes how heat, dryness, excess moisture, inflammation, and depletion can influence the head and upper respiratory tract. You’ll learn how herbal categories such as cooling herbs, astringents, demulcents, and aromatic remedies are traditionally selected to support comfort and balance in these tissues. The material also addresses practical considerations such as topical applications, steam inhalation, gargles, and oils, with attention to safety and context.
This class is designed for individuals seeking an educational, systems-based understanding of ear, nose, and throat health through traditional herbal perspectives.
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The ear, nose, and throat form a highly interconnected network, linked by shared mucous membranes and closely influenced by digestion, circulation, and immune response. In this course, you explore holistic perspectives on upper respiratory and sensory health, focusing on how patterns of heat, congestion, dryness, excess moisture, and tissue irritation can manifest in the head and neck.
The class examines why conditions such as sinus congestion, postnasal drip, sore throat, ear discomfort, and tinnitus often overlap, and how traditional herbal systems interpret these patterns differently than symptom-based models. You are introduced to foundational concepts from Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, including upward-moving herbs, cooling and warming actions, astringent and demulcent effects, and the role of circulation and tissue tone in the head.
Attention is also given to topical and external approaches traditionally used to support comfort, such as steam inhalation, herbal gargles, oils, and washes, along with general guidance on when gentle supportive care may be appropriate. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on observation, discernment, and understanding underlying tendencies rather than prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions.
This educational approach encourages you to think holistically about ear, nose, and throat concerns as part of a larger physiological picture, supporting informed decision-making and long-term balance.
What you’ll learn:
How ear, nose, and throat concerns are interconnected through shared tissues and systems
Traditional herbal categories used to support balance in the head and upper respiratory tract
How heat, dryness, congestion, and depletion influence common ENT patterns
Observational frameworks from multiple herbal traditions
The role of topical and external applications in traditional care
This class is ideal for:
Herbalism students seeking a systems-based perspective on ENT concerns
Wellness practitioners expanding foundational knowledge of traditional approaches
Individuals interested in holistic views of sinus, throat, and ear comfort
Those wanting non-prescriptive, educational insight into upper respiratory balance
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
