Where to Get Herbalist Training?

[Jemima]

The more exposure I have to mainstream medicine, the more I think herbalism is a better idea. There's a lot to learn and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a source for training? So far all I've found is self-education and an herbal institute in the Rocky Mountains, which is one long, impossible distance from Philadelphia.

TIA.

[JaneV2.0]

http://www.bastyr.edu/academics/areas-study/bs-major-herbal-sciences

They also have programs in traditional Chinese herbal medicine.

[gimmethesimplelife]

I would try calling local herbs shops out your way and see if they offer herbalist training. I almost took an herbal training course myself here in Phoenix about ten years ago for much the same reason - an alternative to health care as most practice it. I can tell you back then the course, which lasted something like six months, and included an internship in the herb shop itself, was about $2500 - I checked last year and the course was still offered but are you ready for this - $5000 now. I would shop around as I found another place out in the suburbs with similar courses for much less. Rob

[Jemima]

Thanks to both of you for your help. :)

[Maxamillion]

I'd like to find some herbalist training also. I don't know of any place in my part of Mississippi that would offer something like that though. I'll probably have to stick to books for the most part right now.

[catherine]

I love the Open Center in New York... it's a little closer than the Rockies! (one trip from Philly's 30th street station to Penn Station NY): The intro has gone by for this season, but I think they offer it a couple of times a year.

http://www.opencenter.org/free-intro-green-medicine-a-4-month-training-in-herbalism/

[Jemima]

I'd like to find some herbalist training also. I don't know of any place in my part of Mississippi that would offer something like that though. I'll probably have to stick to books for the most part right now.

Here's an informal online course - no certification at the end - that looks like fun, and it's a lifetime membership for $97:

http://www.learningherbs.com/herb_mentor.html

They also offer a free, downloadable book on herbs that looks fairly comprehensive.

There are quite a few herbalist courses being offered online I discovered, to the point that I now have no idea what to do. Costs range from around five hundred to thousands. There is also an American Herbalists Guild:

http://americanherbalistsguild.com/ which is having a convention this coming October.

And here's a really good book which I just read:

http://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Antibiotics-Alternatives-Drug-Resistant-Medicinal/dp/1580171486/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332714032&sr=1-1

This guy really knows his stuff.

[Maxamillion]

Thanks for the links, I'll have to check them out. One of the drawbacks of having to learn online or through a book is not having someone there who can help you identify stuff. A book on poisonous plants would be helpful there.

One of my favorite herbal books is Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. I'd like to get a copy of it again. Lots of full color pictures in it.

[frugal-one]

I will be taking Beginning Herb Course 1 starting in May with 2 friends. I believe there are 2 or 3 courses after this one. I found out about it because I went to see this herbalist and looked on line and saw she also taught classes. That may be the way for you to find a class too. Check with the local herbalists in your area.

I just bought this book online for $1 (included free shipping). I found it at the library and HAD to have it. It is a MUST have. I started reading the book but will go in depth and STUDY it!

Off-the-Shelf Natural Health
How to use Herbs and Nutrients to Say Well by Mark Mayell
ISBN: 0553374575
Copyright 1995