Do I need a certificate to be a herbalist?

To become a practicing herbalist, the American Herbalists Guild recommends a program of at least 1600 hours of study at a school of herbal medicine, including a 400-hour clinical requirement . Naturopathic physicians must complete a bachelor’s degree as well as a 4-year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) program.

There isn’t one common training or certification program for herbalists , which makes their path different from a doctor who attends medical school. … The AHG requires 400 hours of training and clinical experience before practitioners can apply for the title of Registered Herbalist.

The Herbal Medicine Department at ACHS offers you the opportunity to confidently explore nature’s most precious plants. During your interactive, engaging, online herbalist training you will learn to recognize and work with a wide range of herbs, many of which are common weeds.

It’s also possible to be a self-taught herbalist . This approach requires careful research and the dedication to seek out many professional perspectives, and no, reading internet forums for different opinions and ideas don’t count!