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Online Herbal Medicine Courses & Training Programs
Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine has been dedicated to herbal education since its founding, offering comprehensive online programs designed to empower students with practical wisdom in traditional herbalism. Our courses are crafted by experienced instructors who blend scientific knowledge with ancestral practices, ensuring students gain both technical skills and a deep understanding of plant-based healing. With a focus on sustainability and bioregional herbalism, we provide lifetime access to course materials and foster a supportive community of herbalists worldwide.Our commitment to quality education is reflected in our detailed curricula, which cover everything from basic herbal preparations to advanced foraging techniques. We prioritize hands-on learning through projects and interactive resources, ensuring graduates feel confident in applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Services
Online Herbal Immersion Program
Herbal Medicine Making Course
Online Foraging Course
Herbal Safety Certification
Student Business Support
Botanical Gardening Guides
Wild Plant Identification Training
Community Herbal Forums
Lifetime Course Access
Herbal Career Development
Highlights and features
- We offer 1,200-hour immersive programs developed by certified herbalists with decades of experience.
- Our curriculum combines scientific rigor with traditional practices for holistic learning.
- Lifetime access to course materials ensures ongoing reference and skill development.
- Interactive projects and video demonstrations enhance practical understanding of herbal techniques.
- Graduates join a global network of herbalists supported by active online communities.
What people say
Life-changing education
Beautiful course materials
Supportive community
Practical hands-on projects
Expert instructors
Services
Online Herbal Immersion Program
Our 1,200-hour comprehensive program teaches traditional herbal medicine practices through structured modules. Students learn plant identification, remedy creation, and sustainable foraging techniques while building a personal apothecary. The curriculum combines video demonstrations, printable manuals, and interactive projects to develop practical skills for both personal and professional application in herbal medicine.
Herbal Medicine Making Course
This hands-on course teaches students to craft tinctures, salves, syrups, and other herbal preparations using locally available plants. Through video tutorials and detailed guides, participants gain technical proficiency in dosage calculations, preservation methods, and safety protocols while developing their own herbal product line for personal or commercial use.
Online Foraging Course
Designed to build confidence in identifying edible and medicinal wild plants, this course covers 30+ common species through photographic guides and field exercises. Students learn proper harvesting techniques, habitat recognition, and safety protocols for distinguishing edible plants from toxic lookalikes in their local environment.
Herbal Safety Certification
This specialized course addresses legal considerations and safety standards for herbal practitioners, covering proper dosage guidelines, contraindications, and regulatory requirements. Participants learn to create compliant labeling, understand scope of practice limitations, and implement safety protocols for both personal and commercial herbal applications.
Student Business Support
We provide resources for graduates launching herbal businesses, including marketing strategies, product development guidance, and access to our student business directory. The program covers regulatory compliance, pricing strategies, and branding techniques specifically tailored to the herbal products industry.
People
Juliet Blankespoor
Founder & Lead Instructor
Juliet founded Chestnut School with a vision to make herbal education accessible worldwide. With 20+ years experience in herbal medicine, she develops curriculum that blends scientific rigor with traditional practices.
Asia Suler
Senior Instructor
Asia brings expertise in bioregional herbalism and plant spirit medicine to her teaching role. She contributes to course development and provides mentorship through interactive video content and student forums.
7Song
Herbal Safety Specialist
7Song contributes safety protocols and clinical expertise to the program. With decades of experience in herbal first aid and emergency response, he ensures course materials meet the highest safety standards.
Lorna Mauney-Brodek
Botanical Researcher
Lorna specializes in plant identification and ecological sustainability. She develops foraging curriculum and leads field study components that emphasize ethical harvesting practices and habitat preservation.
Christine Borosh
Community Director
Christine manages student engagement initiatives and oversees the online learning platform. She facilitates community building through forums and coordinates graduate success stories for program promotion.
Questions
What herbal courses does Chestnut School offer?
We provide online programs including Herbal Medicine Making, Foraging, Herbal Immersion, and Safety courses with lifetime access to materials.
Are courses suitable for beginners?
Yes, our curriculum caters to all experience levels from novices to professional herbalists seeking advanced training.
Can I interact with instructors?
Students receive personalized feedback on assignments and can participate in active online forums with instructors.
Do courses include practical components?
All programs feature hands-on projects like creating tinctures, salves, and conducting field foraging exercises.
Is there a community aspect?
Yes, enrolled students gain access to private Facebook groups and forums for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
What career support exists?
Graduates receive business development resources and join our Student Herbal Business Directory for networking.
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Reviews (5)
Randi King
Jun 01, 2022
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The Medicine Making course was a truly magical experience that made me feel at one with the Earth around me! Like slipping one's face just under the surface of the water to look around, and discovering a whole world brimming with life and wonder. Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine gave me a very strong foundation and instilled in me a love for all things Herbalism. I've also realized that this will probably be a lifelong practice, as there is SO much to know about plants and their medicine. And I'm perfectly happy with that! Thank you so much, CSOHM.
Steffi Wehner
May 11, 2022
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Loved the Medicine Making Course, which included among many other topics "Herbal Livelihoods" and "Herbal Roots: History, Traditions & Accessibility". Perfect for an intermediate herbalist to go deeper.
Meg Dawkins
Feb 16, 2022
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Thorough, scientific and practical, great communication and support from staff (as needed), variety of learning modalities offered, accessible even though online, very informative videos, great photographs and diagrams to enhance learning.
Pamela Carter
Nov 07, 2021
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I was most impressed with how passionate the Chestnut team is about herbalism and making each student feel appreciated and heard and how their approach to herbal medicine is modern and inclusive. The material is so thorough that will use for years to come. It is one of my go-to resources when I work with plants. The cost of the course is well worth it.
Kim Johnson
Feb 01, 2021
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I absolutely loved the Herbal Immersion program! And am so proud to be an alumni. The love and respect for the plants and our planet shown by the Chestnut folks is just so beautiful. And the knowledge and resources shared is worth the cost. This has been such a positive and uplifting experience for me. I feel blessed, and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this program.
