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Introduction to Herbalism

Build Your
Herbal Foundation

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.

Enroll Now — $300 or $100/mo Premium Membership

Program Overview

Your Introduction to
Whole Plant Medicine

6 Modules
Self-Paced
Lifetime Access

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

Six Modules to
Build Your Foundation

Module 01

Introduction to Herbalism

Learn how to approach the body from a whole plant medicine perspective and how to create basic plant medicines for your home.

Module 02

Botanical Safety Primer

Using herbs as medicine can be powerful. Learn how to determine an herb's safety, contraindications, and dosage recommendations.

Module 03

Herbal Actions & Energetics

Learn how herbs interact with your body, and how to determine what herb is best suited for what condition.

Module 04

Herbal Medicine Cabinet

We'll walk you through the 3-5 most important herbs for the most important systems in your body.

Module 05

Herbal Pharmacy Basics

Learn how to prepare herbal medicine for your home using simple techniques that pretty much anyone can do with simple tools.

Module 06

Resources & References

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

Four Simple
Steps to Start

1

Enroll

Choose your plan and get instant access to all course materials.

2

Access Modules

Begin with Module 1 and progress through the curriculum at your pace.

3

Learn & Practice

Build your knowledge through lectures, then apply it with hands-on pharmacy skills.

4

Keep Growing

Join our community, attend monthly Q&As, and continue your herbal education.

Betsy Miller

Your Instructor

Betsy Miller

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

Choose Your
Path

Self-Paced Program

$300 one-time

Lifetime access, learn at your pace

All 6 training modules
Monthly guest lecturer invitations
Monthly Q&As with Betsy Miller
Preferred vendors list
Continued education resources
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Premium Membership

$100 /month

Live support & community access

Everything in Self-Paced
Weekly live group calls (Thursdays @ 7:30 ET)
Direct instructor access
Community group & discussion board
Small group case studies
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Ready for the Next Level?

If you're a nutrition professional looking to earn your Registered Herbalist credential, explore our 18-month advanced program.

Herbalism for the Nutrition Professional