Introduction to Herbalism
Learn how to use herbs safely and effectively for yourself, your family, and your clients. Six comprehensive modules designed to give you the confidence to begin your herbal journey.
Program Overview
Who Is This For?
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning herbalism — whether you're a nutrition professional looking to expand your toolbox, a wellness practitioner seeking to incorporate botanicals, or simply someone curious about using herbs safely for your family.
No prior herbal knowledge is required. We'll walk you through everything from how herbs interact with your body to preparing medicine at home using simple tools and techniques.
Curriculum
Learn how to approach the body from a whole plant medicine perspective and how to create basic plant medicines for your home.
Using herbs as medicine can be powerful. Learn how to determine an herb's safety, contraindications, and dosage recommendations.
Learn how herbs interact with your body, and how to determine what herb is best suited for what condition.
We'll walk you through the 3-5 most important herbs for the most important systems in your body.
Learn how to prepare herbal medicine for your home using simple techniques that pretty much anyone can do with simple tools.
This course is designed to be your introduction to herbalism. We'll leave you with countless resources and references to continue your journey.
How It Works
Choose your plan and get instant access to all course materials.
Begin with Module 1 and progress through the curriculum at your pace.
Build your knowledge through lectures, then apply it with hands-on pharmacy skills.
Join our community, attend monthly Q&As, and continue your herbal education.
Your Instructor
DCN(c), CNS®, MS, RH(AHG)
Clinical herbalist and Certified Nutrition Specialist with more than 25 years of study in herbal medicine and 15 years of clinical experience. She specializes in women's reproductive health, blending traditional herbal practice with evidence-informed nutrition.
Adjunct faculty at Notre Dame of Maryland University's School of Integrative Health, teaching Materia Medica, Herbal Pharmacy, and Botany.
Investment
Self-Paced Program
Lifetime access, learn at your pace
Premium Membership
Live support & community access
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