Foundations of Herbalism

Presented by FDN

10 CECs

Foundations in Herbalism is a comprehensive, advanced training program designed for holistic health professionals who want to deepen their clinical use of herbs. The course is a deep dive into herbal formulation, organ system assessment through an herbal lens, and hands-on herbal medicine making.

Students will explore the history of traditional herbalism through a diagnostic perspective and gain the skills to match herbs to the bio individual physiology of their clients. The curriculum covers how to make and dose a wide variety of herbal preparations, including powders, honeys, teas, herb-infused oils, tinctures (both simple and advanced), vinegars, nourishing infusions, plasters, salves, and poultices.

Participants will also be guided through a full intake and assessment process to create bespoke herbal formulas for four client case studies. The course is taught by a national board-registered clinical herbalist and nutritionist.

Learning Objectives

• By the end of the program, students will be able to:
• Understand herbal dosage guidelines and herbal safety principles
• Create custom herbal formulations for four mock client case studies
• Conduct herbal assessments of organ systems
• Prepare a wide variety of herbal preparations using traditional and modern techniques
• Apply advanced herbal biochemistry to client protocol development
• Confidently conduct intakes and assessments to guide clinical decision-making

Online, self-paced program
Includes video modules, case study assignments, and practical herbal-making instruction.

Designed for clinical and functional health practitioners integrating herbs into their work.

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