If you’ve ever wanted to explore the practice of herbal medicine, traditional healing, or phytotherapy, the herbal medicine school "Biljarnica Online" with Momčilo Antonijević will equip you with skills you can apply long after completing the program. Whether it’s about creating natural remedies for alleviating or treating common illnesses, boosting immunity, or making skincare products with botanical ingredients, this program empowers participants to take control of their health. Whether your interest is personal or professional, you now have the unique opportunity to actively learn about these topics this winter from the comfort of your home.
Guiding you on this journey is Serbia's most renowned herbalist, with 30 years of experience. The new and improved online edition of "Biljarnica" in 2024 allows you to learn at your own pace, wherever you are. This course has been created to provide everyone, anywhere, with access to education on this topic in Serbian, blending the rich traditions of our ancestors with new scientific discoveries that confirm or enhance centuries-old practices. Through this course, you’ll dive into the world of traditional medicine from a contemporary perspective while adapting the learning process to your existing commitments. The instructor is available for consultations and questions related to the course topics, and participants can interact with one another as part of the program.
Momčilo Antonijević, your guide through the theory and practice of herbal usage, has already trained over 300 people through the live and online versions of "Biljarnica" over the past four years. Feedback from satisfied participants has shown that this program is both essential and highly sought-after. Learning how to identify various plants, understand their properties, and prepare medicinal remedies remains relevant even in today’s highly digitalized world. Moreover, like previous participants, you’ll enjoy learning from Momčilo and hearing his fascinating stories, collected not only as a traditional herbalist but also as a journalist and author of the books "Wild Chef" and "How I Became a Traveler and Stopped Being a Tourist."
Topics Covered in "Biljarnica Online":
How to prepare infusions, decoctions, tinctures, oil macerates, and ointments from various plants
Where to find medicinal plants, how to harvest, dry, store, and use them properly
Medicinal and wild plants in cooking
Herbal blends – how to make them, their duration of use for different organ systems
Contraindications and safety of medicinal plants, poisonous plants
How to grow medicinal plants in urban and rural environments and turn cultivation into a business
Groups of active compounds in plants: basic mechanisms of action and proper usage
Medicinal plants for children
Basics of aromatherapy – what essential oils are, how they work, and how to use them correctly
How to tailor plants to your needs and create the best daily, personalized herbal routine
Medicinal plants in agriculture (natural fertilizers and insecticides)
All participants will have the opportunity to consult the mentor and benefit from his extensive experience in collecting and using medicinal plants, enabling them to independently create herbal remedies after completing the "Biljarnica Online" program.
Upon completing the course, as in previous years, participants will receive a "Biljarnica Online" certificate via email.
APPLICATION:
To register for the program or get more details about the terms of participation, please complete the short APPLICATION FORM at THIS LINK. THIS LINK
All registered participants will receive an email with necessary information. If the terms of participation sent to you are acceptable, you need to reply to the email to confirm your registration and receive payment details and further instructions for the "Biljarnica Online" program.
TERMS OF PAYMENT:
The cost of this program is 29,000 RSD (or €260 for international payments). Applications for the program are open until November 27, and the first lesson will be delivered via YouTube link to your email on December 2. Lessons will then be sent twice weekly until the end of January. All lessons will remain available until March 15.
After completing the APPLICATION FORM with your basic information, you will receive detailed information about the program and an introductory lesson, "Medicinal Plants and Bee Products," via the contact email you provided. This will help you assess whether this program is right for you. If the terms and the introductory lesson interest you, you confirm your registration via email, after which you will receive further instructions through direct communication.
The program is organized by Snaga Bilja, Ekonaut and Nova Iskra - creative hub