What qualifications do you need to be a herbalist?

Herbalists treat a variety of physical conditions, illnesses and allergies through the holistic use of plants in conjunction with medical knowledge . Most herbalists are self-employed and work from home or run their own practice. Herbalists treat patients using plant-based remedies and other treatments.

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.

Definition of herbalist 1 : a person who practices healing by the use of herbs . 2 : a person who collects or grows herbs.