Below is a list of quality schools we have pulled together to help you find the right course:
Herbalism
- College of Naturopathic Medicine
- Heartwood
- Lincoln College
- School of Herbal Medicine
- School of Intuitive Herbalism
- Scottish School of Herbal Medicine
- Ecoversity herbalism certification
- Awaken Herbal Wisdom: An Intensive Course in the Fundamentals of Herbalism
- New Vitality Tuition – Introducing Herbal Medicine (FREE course)
- International Register of Consultant Herbalists – Training course
Ireland
- The Plant Medicine School
- Core College (previously The Irish School of Herbal Medicine)
- Brighids Academy of Healing Arts
USA
Betonica School of Herbal Medicine
At Betonica, our mission is to build and sustain a vibrant herbal community that not only thrives but also flourishes both nationally and globally. We firmly believe that herbal medicine is fundamentally of the people, and this core principle profoundly informs the way we approach our diverse teaching methods as well as the services we provide at our clinic.
4-Year Medical Herbalist Training Programme
We train professional herbalists with an in-depth knowledge of both medicinal practices and clinical techniques, empowering them to support their communities effectively and to work collaboratively alongside other health practitioners.
Home Herbalist Courses
We offer accessible home herbalist courses, available both online and in person, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage with and benefit from the enriching learning experience that best suits their unique needs and individual preferences.
Find out more at www.betonica.co.uk
Heartwood Education
Following a change in the landscape of the provision of herbal medicine courses in the UK, Heartwood Education was established by the Herbal Medicine Trust (formerly The National Institute of Medical Herbalists’ Education Fund) in 2016 to provide a range of easily accessible herbal medicine courses that meets the needs of those who want to study herbal medicine in the digital age.
We provide a year-long online Foundation Course in herbal medicine, which can be taken purely for pleasure and self-care, or used as a stepping stone to our Professional Course. We also offer an online Advanced Foundation Course and online CPD courses.
Taking the best of what we have learnt from the provision of herbal medicine degrees in Higher Education and combining it with the experience of a wide range of herbalists and educators and a love of plants, the Professional Course, which can be taken over 4 or 6 years, blends online education with face-to-face clinical training in the real-world practices of herbalists. We are also offering an International Route option for those outside the UK.
For more information, please see our website: www.heartwoodeducation.net
Heartwood Education courses
Advanced Foundation Course ‘Downstairs with Anita and Mary’ – Function, Health and Herbal Support for the Human Genito-Urinary Systems
- Start date: 3rd Feb 2025
- Final unit released: 12th May 2025
- Content available until: 7th July 2025
Ayurveda
- College of Ayurveda, UK
- Ayurveda Pura, London
- The Ayurveda Academy
- Anne McIntyre – Short weekend courses from an artist of the art
- Ayurveda Akademie, Germany
- Ayurvedic Institute, Albequerque, USA – with Dr Lad
- Atreya, France or long-distance
- Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine
https://dogwoodbotanical.com/inside-ayurveda/
https://dogwoodbotanical.com/food-as-medicine/
https://dogwoodbotanical.com/phytomedica/
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine
Integrative medicine
- Diploma in Integrative Healthcare: A course for healthcare professionals to treat patients in a new, more holistic and collaborative way
Other useful resources
- The Wild Flower Society: Accurate plant identification is a crucial part of herbal medicine. The Wild Flower Society holds regular field meetings guided by expert botanists who will help beginners to identify wild flowers. Find out more on their website https://thewildflowersociety.org.uk
- Digital Herbarium for Chinese Medicines: The Department of Health of Hong Kong, China created the “Digital Herbarium for Chinese Medicines” (DHCM) to provide comprehensive and professional information for Chinese medicines identification and educational purposes. It is available in both Chinese and English. You can search and browse images of relevant source plants, source medicinal materials, and specimens of decoction pieces in order to understand their uses and safety information. As well, you can find chemical and DNA information obtained through scientific analysis. https://www.cmherbarium.gov.hk/#/home?lang=eng