Practical Herbalism

Practical Herbalism is a fully online, go-at-your-own-pace, experiential course in vitalist Western herbal medicine. Rooted in ACORN's lineage and nature-cure philosophy, this program emphasizes supporting vitality and the whole person while building practical skills that can be applied immediately. • Typical Course Duration: 12 weeks (lifetime access) • Class Hours: 108 (45 video hours + 63 lecture and homework hours) ___________________________________________________________________________ This course is designed for herbalists of all experience levels. Students should have a basic understanding of herbal medicine, including familiarity with common herbal actions and simple herbal preparations. You do not need any prior training to benefit from the material. • Explore 10 core areas of herbal practice, including digestion, pain, immunity, colds and flu, fever, and sleep. • Work directly with 30 medicinal plants through a medicine kit that accompanies the coursework. • Create a variety of herbal preparations, including syrups, honey pastes, and more through guided pharmacy activities. • Build your own materia medica while learning how to choose herbs thoughtfully and create simple, supportive protocols. What You'll Learn: • Foundational herbal actions and energetics • Practical assessment and observation skills • Herbal pharmacy and remedy-making techniques • A vitalist approach to supporting health and vitality • How to develop a clear, grounded framework for herbal decision-making Learning happens through doing. Whether you are building a stronger foundation or refining skills developed over years of study and practice, this course offers a practical, hands-on approach to herbal medicine. Throughout the course, you'll taste herbs, make remedies, observe how plants affect the body, and develop a deeper understanding of herbal medicine through direct experience.