The Appalachian Center for Natural Health offers three certificate programs of instruction: Family Herbalist Program (FHP), Community Herbalist Program (CHP) and the Herbal Practitioner Program (HPP). Together all three form the Practitioner Program at ACNH.

The Family Herbalist Program is a nine month foundation program with an emphasis on learning your herbs and your body. It includes herbs for specific body systems, the functional physiology of the primary body systems, and home remedies based on both folk remedies and science.

In the Community Herbalist Program, you’ll build on the information learned in the Family Herbalist Program. In CHP, we move into a deeper understanding of how the body works by looking at the functioning of the endocrine system, how we make energy, methylation, epigenetics, and herbs, foods, and other aids for balance.

The student will learn about natural approaches to mental health issues, autoimmune disorders, herb/drug interactions and contraindications, chronic illnesses, and healthy aging. We’ll continue to look at the effect of nutrition on health and well-being, especially the effect of nutrition on specific disorders. Case studies abound in HPP.

Be nurtured by the mother of all medicines, connect deeply to the healing powers of nature, reclaim your own body wisdom, and learn to trust and listen to your own inner guidance with the support of our women-centered Ayurveda Professional Programs and community of natural healers, guides and change-makers.

Calling all big-hearted serial-givers, empaths, yogis, therapists, moms & multi-passionate wellness pros, our unique ayurveda trainings are rooted in an embodied feminine approach to both learning and living ayurveda. Our trainings are one-part personal transformation and one-part professional education. Make this your year to reclaim your health, transform your life, and launch your career in natural healing. Together we are raising the consciousness of the planet and supporting you to reclaim your birthright as the self, family and community healer and leader you were born to be.

We train:

* Ayurveda Herbalists
* Ayurveda Health & Life Coaches
* Ayurveda Nutritionists
* Ayurveda Practitioners

Looking for herbal education that blends science and spirit, practical and profound, with a hearty dose of social justice and environmental stewardship?

Our Sacred Gaian Herbalism Apprenticeships are for folks of all learning styles, experience levels, and walks of life. As Herbkin—our inclusive term for all who are drawn together through mutual love of the healing plants—we pride ourselves on co-creating a vibrant and welcoming learning community. Join us for a day, a semester, or the full 3-year program.
Through exploring bioregional plant spirit medicine, deep ecology, and diverse healing traditions from around the world and across time, this program encourages you to develop your own authentic relationship with plant-based medicine, without appropriation or spiritual bypassing.
Through study, ritual, research, hands-on medicine making, and tending our school apothecary gardens and United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary, we learn to embody herbalism in ways that support us as individuals and as inhabitants of a quickly changing world—safely, effectively, and wisely.
With virtual and in-person semesters, multiple tiers of participation to choose from, sliding scale tuition, and scholarships for BIPOC and Trans/2S students, these interactive courses will teach you far more than just how to use plants as medicine—this is herbalism for body, mind, and spirit; ancestors and descendants; family, community, ecosystems, and planet. Herbalism is your birthright—claim it!

BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies in the mountain of northeast Georgia is the premiere school for herbal studies in Georgia. Since 1993 we've introduced thousands of students to the use of herbs with an emphasis on regional plants. Program founder and director, Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH(AHG) is the author of Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians. Programming ranges from day long plant walks with a focus on field botany skills, ethical wildcrafting and both edible and medicinal plants to in-depth training for aspiring clinical herbalists. We also offer online learning options including Crafting Your Herbal Practice, a six month virtual course designed to support herb students as they begin their herbal practice, that begins in September 2023.

At the California College of Ayurveda, you have access to the highest quality education, healthcare and research in the field.

CCA offers the most extensive herbal training in the country. Our program is one of the few in the United States where residents and interns have the opportunity to make each and every medicine they prescribe to their patients and participate in a special herbal apprenticeship program taking herbs from seed to medicine.

Transform your life in powerful, positive ways by connecting with the earth, others, & most importantly ~ yourself. Cedar Mountain Herb School teaches you how to tap in to the healing nature of plants & your own natural ability to heal & thrive. Join a community of like-minded folks, find & become the person you were born to be! With programs in Seattle, WA & Sandpoint ID, CMHS inspires & guides students to better health through medicinal plants & health education. Serving students for over 35 years, we provide the highest quality in herbal medicine education & all-natural living, whether you are learning about herbalism for personal use or building an herb business. Explore our live & recorded online workshops, in-person herbal workshops, apprenticeship programs, podcasts & articles to take your herbal knowledge & skills to the next level!

Suzanne Tabert is a bioregional herbalist, author, speaker, director of herbal education at the Cedar Mountain Herb School & adjunct professor at Bastyr University. Suzanne is a guest blogger for Mountain Rose Herbs, author of Wild & Beautiful: An Herbal Encyclopedia For Naturally Healthy Skin, and Quest for Calm: Herbal Empowerment for Resilient Emotional Health.

Heather Bruno, Seattle instructor, is a bio-regional herbalist, wildcrafter & medicine maker. She is an adjunct professor at Bastyr University & associate faculty at Edmonds College. CMHS is a biz member of UpS.

A rich and comprehensive program guiding students from the holistic foundations of Western, Chinese, and First Nations healing traditions to the doorstep of becoming clinical/community herbalists, offering a diverse and engaging range of workshops, classes and courses for herbal enthusiasts at all levels: including herbal field and identification knowledge, gardening and wildcrafting, preparations, theoretical and hands-on, herbal knowledge for self and family, and full programs for community and clinical herbalism. On-site and distance learning opportunities available (via Zoom), and online courses very soon, TBA.

CSCH offers Fundamentals, Advanced, and Clinical training in Western Herbalism, Integrated Nutrition, Field Botany, and Flower Essences in the Vitalist tradition. The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism was founded as The North American Institute of Medical Herbalism in 2003 by Paul Bergner. Our current directors are John Whiteman and Lindy Reinhardt. Our school is located in the heart of Lafayette, Colorado, a botanically-rich area where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Our fundamentals program is available both in-person and online.

Our clinical herbalism programs incorporate all aspects of science, including human physiology, pathophysiology, and materia medica. The programs value knowledge from traditional medicine, empirical observation, instinct, and intuition. The vitalist tradition uses foods and herbs to support the body’s natural healing abilities. A vitalist education from CSCH prepares the student for a life-long journey of health and wellness as a certified clinical herbalist, nutritionist, and flower essence practitioner.

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The Equinox Center of Herbal Studies Foundations in Herbalism program provides a comprehensive education in basic and intermediate study of herbal medicine. Students will be educated in the roots of herbalism in blended traditions and begin to cultivate their own innate ability as natural healers.

The Equinox Center of Herbal Studies Foundations program is designed to empower students to reconnect with their own vitality and essence through the medium of herbal and plant medicine and provide the tools for students to reclaim their health on all levels of body/mind/spirit.

The Foundations in Herbalism program will include study in botany, Materia Medica, medicine making, nutrition, anatomy and physiology. Special topics will include classes on Essential Oils, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Herbs for Children, Meditative Plant Spirit journeys, Ethnobotany, Herbs for Chronic Illnesses and more.

Equinox Center of Herbal Studies continues the educational path after the Foundations in Herbalism program with an Advanced Program that focuses on phytochemistry and pathology. The Advanced Program is designed for students desiring to deepen their understanding of plant medicine and leads to the clinical path. The Clinical Program is a supervised, hands-on mentorship designed for students to become clinical herbalists.

Learning from nature is an important part of becoming an herbalist and students at ECOHS will take a series of field trips into nature in order for each stud

Gathering Thyme School of Western Herbalism provides students with a strong foundation in herbal medicine with comprehensive programs as well as short-term workshops in clinical & family herbalism, natural cosmetics, aromatherapy and nutrition to promote and enhance personal well-being

Green Comfort offers botanical studies from series lectures to outdoor exploration. Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia it is rich with flora. Our 10 month programs are Foundations of Medicinal Herbalism and Herbal Apothecary, which offer a well rounded introduction to becoming an herbalist. For the advanced students we offer Clinical Practicum Training to gain hours toward AHG professional membership. We also like to play outside and provide hands-on education through; Botanical Sanctuary Apprenticeship, Farm'ocology day classes, Herb Camp and Holistic Herb Camp. We also have invited guests teachers; Matthew Wood

Green Wisdom Herbal Studies has programs ranging from single classes online to a 2 year in person apprenticeship, and everything in between. Our focus is Western traditional herbalism, with a strong emphasis on understanding body systems, basic herbal chemistry, western energetics, and medicine-making techniques based on an understanding of the unique chemistry of each plant and the solvents they prefer.
Julie James is the primary educator, and has been practicing as an herbalist and teaching plant medicines to adults and children for over 30 years.

Deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Hawthorn & Honey offers seasonal apprenticeships in Tacoma, WA. Come on a journey through our local forests, beaches, and mountains as we learn the art of herbalism in nature – as it’s intended – awakening our senses and connecting with the plants.

In the apprenticeship, we break the foundations of herbalism down piece by piece, through guided seasonal explorations where you’ll meet the plants in person, study how the body works, and practice implementing the knowledge you're building.

Our students learn the history and medicinal uses of each plant and how to create a daily plant practice using meal preparation, meditation, journaling, and dream work. Each day our apprentices create new remedies, building their home apothecary, while also developing a personal relationship with the plants through intuitive plant communication.

Through the many years that I’ve taught this seasonal apprenticeship, I’ve found that it’s not just about learning the art of herbalism. It’s the connection with nature, the relationship with the plants, and building your community of fellow plant folks. They’re here to help you – whether it’s to heal your heart, rediscover yourself, or find your true path.

The apprenticeship is offered both in-person & online. Students have access to all online materials including recorded lessons, foraging & medicine-making videos, weekly magic/folklore offerings, plus dreamwork classes, astrology, and meditations.

As one of the only Classical Five Element herbalism schools in the country, Herb Ahava’s educational approach integrates Eastern Five Element principles and Western Appalachian Folk Medicine traditions with up-to-date botanical research.

Our framework enables students of all levels to explore and understand the profound connections between humans and nature, applying timeless concepts to today’s world. By bridging diverse traditions with progressive research, we provide a comprehensive structure that deepens your understanding of health and wellness, empowering you to harmonize and enrich your life in a modern context.

Dr. Fig Finkelstein guides students through in-person and online workshops, in addition to an immersive 200 hour herbal program. Herb Ahava is rooted in sustainable practices, offering unique hands-on experiences with over 100 classic and lesser-known medicinal botanicals in wild spaces and regenerative farms.

Herbal Wisdom Institute offers online and in-person instruction in foundations and advanced topics of herbalism. Our staff of educators are experts in their field of herbalism and are dedicated to assisting you on your path of studying herbal medicine concepts and practices. Herbal Wisdom Institute was founded in 2016 in Arizona and now offers instruction to learners all throughout the world in our online platform.

Course Offerings:
Herbal Medicine Basics
Herbal Medicine Making
Advanced Clinical Concepts
Herbalist Certification
Plant Walks and Field Study (when available)

Students of herbal studies come from all backgrounds and with various intentions of learning. Herbal Wisdom Institute focuses on clinical concepts of herbal medicine with a mission of inspiring better health and lifestyles of wellness rooted in nature. Our instructors teach an eclectic mix of herbal philosophies and nutritional concepts to provide each student with a comprehensive education in herbal medicine.

Immerse yourself in the world of herbal medicine and cultivate the confidence and expertise to flourish as an herbalist. Explore the intricacies of the human body and discover how herbs can be harnessed to support various aspects of your health.

In our dedicated medicine garden, you'll learn the art of growing and harvesting herbs, while field excursions will sharpen your skills in identifying plants in their natural habitats. This immersive, hands-on approach ensures you acquire invaluable practical skills, enabling you to experience the entire herbal medicine process, from seed to remedy.

Benefit from our intimate class sizes, fostering meaningful connections with both instructors and peers. Build confidence through engaging in hands-on medicine-making practicums, where you'll acquire the essential skills needed to craft effective remedies for real-world application.

Delve deeply into the Wise Woman perspective, where traditional wisdom converges with the scientific and spiritual benefits of plants. This holistic approach ensures you develop a well-rounded understanding of herbal medicine, bridging the gap between science and spirituality.

Embark on a transformative journey that seamlessly blends hands-on learning, timeless wisdom, and cutting-edge science, empowering you to emerge as a knowledgeable and skilled herbalist.

Herbal Studies and Artful Knowledge toward Balance & Well-being.
In-person instruction is occasionally by appointment only.
Please visit the website for further information.

Maryland University of Integrative Health is one of the leading academic institutions for integrative health in the nation. Since 1974, MUIH has educated and informed practitioners and leaders in health and wellness through transformative and relationship-centered programs that draw from traditional wisdom and contemporary science. Progressive graduate degrees are offered in a wide range of disciplines including graduate degrees in Clinical Herbal Medicine and Herbal Product Development.

The Midwest School of Herbal Studies was founded by registered clinical herbalist Matthew Alfs, MH, RH (AHG) in 2003. We offer a Master-Herbalist Diploma Program consisting of a Western Herbalism module, an Asian (TCM + Ayurveda) Herbalism module, and an Integrative Herbalism module. Study materials consist of 2 textbooks + 1,000+ pages of workbook text. We also require a thesis of 24 pages or more and 60 hours of in-person workshops consisting of wild-plant walks, holistic-assessment skills, and medicine making, which can be done onsite in our home state of MN or through other approved providers in other states.

Natural Nurse® Herbal Certification with THE NATURAL NURSE Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, RH (AHG), AHN-BC. I have been an herbalist since 1964, as well as providing information to thousands of individuals on how to use herbs for themselves, their patients and their families through the many books I have written: http://www.naturalnurse.com/products/books/ ONGROUND Herb Classes https://www.naturalnurse.com/herb-walks-and-medicine-making/ Radio shows/ podcasts-Search for Your Favorite Herbalist- they have been my guest. http://www.naturalnurse.com/category/radio-shows/ Online and onground classes and workshops- CEU available http://www.naturalnurse.com/events/ Natural Nurse Academy-ON DEMAND CLASSES CEU’s Available https://www.naturalnurse.com/education/natural-nurse-academy/ I have taught in mainstream medical schools and universities, as well as with master traditional herbalists from a variety of cultures, such as JAMBA of the Maroons https://tinyurl.com/mvj6bj5h , Dr. Anthony Kweku Andoh, Michael Moore and Mimi Kemp in Bisbee Arizona, and a vast array of advanced herbalists. I love to share my knowledge and experience with you, to empower you to be in charge of your health naturally, and to pursue HERBALISM as a Career if that is your desired path, with an in depth understanding of today’s REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT. Since I am both a traditional wildcrafting herbalist, AND a Professor of Botanical Pharmacognocy, I can guide you in the business of herbalism as well.

The Ojai School of Herbal Studies (OSHS) provides a 22-month comprehensive program in herbal medicine that includes an in-depth education on how to use herbs safely and effectively, an extensive materia medica, study of anatomy and physiology, clinical skills and ongoing time spent in the Earth Island Medicinal Herb Garden—as well as the making of actual herbal remedies and products.

Educating Veterinarians and Pet-Lovers on Western Herbal Medicine. We are veterinarians trained in Western Herbal Medicine and other holistic modalities training veterinarians and people in allied professions on-site on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and in Delaware.

Rosemary Gladstar's The Science and Art of Herbalism Home Study Course is a ten lesson course taken at your own pace, with homework review and guidance provided by carefully selected herbalists and Rosemary herself. Though it thoroughly instills in the student the practical skills necessary to practice herbal home health care, it doesn’t ignore the rich spirit and essence of herbalism. The heart of this course is the development of a deep personal relationship with the plant world. Many of our students have written sharing that this course has been transformational and one of the most self- empowering and life-changing studies they have undertaken.

At the end of the course you will receive a beautiful certificate of completion signed by Rosemary herself! Thousands of people have taken this herbal journey with Rosemary over the past 40+ years, bringing herbal healing into their homes and communities.

As herbalism continues to spread its roots and grow in communities across the globe, Rosemary offers both an online + print  versions of The Science and Art of Herbalism. 

Rosemary weaves the magic of nature, a reverence for life and a commitment to share the wisdom of herbs with others throughout her teachings. For more information please email: herbs@rosemarygladstar.com or go to https://scienceandartofherbalism.com

Sacred Garden School offers in-person and online classes. Our 3-year training program prepares students to see clients as professional consulting herbalists.

Foundational Herbology (Year 1)- this 9-month course offers a broad introduction to all aspects of herbalism- from medicine-making to botany to learning the elements and their correlation to the seasons and organs. For beginners or even experienced herbalists who want to connect more deeply with the plants and weave threads of wisdom into a holistic understanding of Nature.

Clinical Herbology (Year 2)- this year is a bit more rigorous. We explore the body systems, pathophysiology and our materia medica more deeply. We get into the art of intake, herb/drug interactions, phytochemistry and begin to practice our assessment skills. This program is only available to people who have completed Foundational Herbology or an equivalent program.

Practical Herbology (Year 3)- this is the year that we integrate everything that we have learned through real life practice. We primarily spend our time seeing clients- both as a group and individually. We refine our assessment skills, the art of formulating, and build towards the requirements for professional membership with the AHG.

In addition to the clinical training program, we also offer shorter workshops & retreats. Check out our website for more info!

A Center for Herbal Studies

Terra Sylva exists to meet the growing need for environmentally and socially conscious herbalists able to support their communities as healers, educators, and emissaries of the plants. Our Community Herbalism programs provide training in Western herbal medicine from a holistic and Vitalist perspective. We emphasize the foundational elements of Western herbalism: the flavors of herbs, influences and actions of plants on the body—what we can notice directly with our senses. We employ a traditional Vitalist approach to healing. Vitalism respects the intrinsic wisdom of the human body and seeks to recognize and support the healing force that exists within us all, using herbs, food, and lifestyle changes as fundamental therapies. These time-honored skills and methods are deepened by in-depth lessons in modern botany, plant chemistry, human anatomy and physiology, and the study of disease. At the same time, our program emphasizes immersion in nature and experiential learning. Whether in-person or online, we include practical embodied exercises that train our attention on the plants and on our bodies. We also cover the many techniques for making plant medicine, from the intuitive art of the elixir to quick and effective tincture percolations. We believe that attending to wellness implies recognizing the impact of structural oppression on the health of individuals and communities. Anti-oppressive practice and education is foundational to our school’s curriculum.

Helping moms, family's & community herbalist's use plants as medicine in a safe & effective way via the Apothecary Momma herbal mentorship and the Medicine Makin' Mommas program.

Also known as The Human Path, Herbal Medics Academy has an amazing and diverse faculty of 18 instructors and offers four major certification programs that all focus around herbal, wilderness and integrative medicine: 1) Austere Medicine Program 2) Clinical Herbalism Program 3) Family Medicine Program and 4) Advanced Medicine Making Program. The Austere Medicine Program focuses on the training of wilderness and herbal medicine in remote, austere and under-served environments and is taught by Sam Coffman and Dr. Steve Pehrson MD. This 1+ year, online program includes wilderness first responder certification and takes both herbal and orthodox medical training far beyond that level. The Austere Medicine Program culminates in the Herbal and Off-Grid Medicine Experience (HOME) which is a 13-day, on-site, scenario-based intensive that allows students to work with both field clinical herbalism and orthodox medicine techniques in a post-disaster environment. The Clinical Herbalism Program provides online clinical education and on-site clinical internship that surpasses the requirements to apply for AHG registration. Subjects include botanical functional medicine and nutrition (taught by Dr. Kyla Helm, MD and Sam Coffman), pathophysiology of all major body systems from the standpoint of herbalism, case management, formulating, intake, botany and phytochemistry, clinic setup and business management, tele-medicine and on-site clinical (and apothecary) internships and Spanish for herba...

Trinity School of Natural Health is the premier resource for holistic health education. Our diverse program offerings provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to help turn your passion for healthy living into a fulfilling career. Our courses, including the Certified Master Herbalist, are delivered through an interactive online classroom. Your learning process is guided by instructors with practical expertise to help you Transform the World one client at a time.

Well of Indigenous Wisdom School is a school for clinical herbal medicine studies. It is an international school formerly based (and still holding retreats) in Puerto Rico. We are now based in Kenya. The school is primarily an afro-indigenous school, teaching principles of plants and healing systems from the indigenous world. Our in person and mentorship programs are located in the beautiful lands of East Africa. Our entire program online and in person, is open to anyone that is interested in committing to the path of indigenous healing and care-taking of the earth. Our graduates represent the healthcare community as clinical herbalists, educators, community healers and herbal entrepreneurs. WOIW is known to be an advanced herbal program for mature minded individuals ready to embark on the course of healing and plant medicine. It is well received by those who have already taken herbal courses and want to delve deeper into their understanding of clinical principles and herbal healing modalities as well as spiritualism. The program consists of lectures, independent studies and one-on-one guidance. It is designed to prompt the learner to understand indigenous education styles. Our most enjoyable learning time is during our in person learnings. Our herbal retreats are immersed in plant identification, preparation and healing modalities, and our mentorship focuses on professional enhancement; building confidence and clinical practice skills.

At Wildwood Institute, we teach from the Four Directions of Information: Herbal Traditions, Science, Personal Experience, and Intuition; with Nature at the center.

We have been Bringing the Plants to the People and the People to the Earth™ since 1996! Come study with us in our beautiful rural Wisconsin woodland, garden, and prairie! We appreciate and value the aspect of learning herbalism within community, so we meet in person for classes one weekend per month. We also offer shorter online classes. Located just outside of Madison, WI, we offer one, two and three year Herbalist Apprenticeship Programs. Students spend the first year learning how to identify, make and use herbal medicines, create their materia medica and build an herbal apothecary for themselves. Others continue on for a deeper education, and exceptional students complete the Clinical program. More than half of our students each year travel two hours or more for the program, from Illinois, Iowa, Upper Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana.

For those of you interested in practicing as a Clinical Herbalist, we offer the only comprehensive, collegiate level in-person Clinical Herbalist program in the Upper Midwest, with options for clinical supervision in person and online. An accelerated program, combining the second and third year in one, is available for those who qualify.

Visit our website for more information.