The Way of the Herbalist is a foundational training in elemental herbalism, it is designed to teach you how to understand plants, forage with discernment, and confidently make your own medicine.

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This is a self-paced, pre-recorded program delivered over 12 weeks. You can move through the content in your own rhythm, returning to the teachings whenever you need.

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Rooted in an elemental framework we learn to see people and plants through the lens of Air, Fire, Water and Earth. This training brings structure and depth to your understanding of plants, individual constitutions and medicine making.

This is not a surface level introduction. It is a grounded, practical, and embodied approach to herbalism. It is an alternative for those considering studying a tertiary degree in naturopathy or herbalism. Herbalism is a way of life, and a lifelong journey. 

Course Structure

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AIR ~ Weeks 1–3

Breath • Mind • Nervous System

• The elemental framework of Air: Air constitution & Air plants
• Foraging ethics and plant identification
• Nervous system support through herbal nervines

Medicine Making:
• Incense
• Herbal infusions
• Flower essences

 FIRE ~ Weeks 4–6

Metabolism • Heat • Transformation

• The elemental framework of Fire: Fire constitution & Fire plants
• Women’s health and cyclical awareness
• Herbal actions and key plant constituents
• Immune support and the stages of fever

Medicine Making:
• Oxymels & fire ciders
• Herbal steaming
• Tinctures

 WATER ~ Weeks 7–9

Womb • Intuition • Seasons

• The elemental framework of Water: Water constitution & Water plants
• Building your materia medica
• How to formulate simple remedies
• Women’s health and cyclical awareness

Medicine Making:
• Glycerites
• Syrups
• Herbal elixirs

 EARTH ~ Weeks 10–12

Digestion • Structure • Resilience

• The elemental framework of Earth: Earth constitution & Earth plants
• Digestive health & eating elementally through the six tastes
• Red flags, contraindications & referrals
• Case taking foundations
• Dosage principles