BECOMING A HERBALIST

If you wish to become a Herbalist, your first step is to begin educating yourself. This can be done by attending a reputable Herbal College in the US, Canada, or the UK, or by taking Correspondence courses. Some courses teach a specific system of Herbal Medicine and others integrate the main systems of herbal medicine which are based on the traditional practice of Western, Chinese and Ayurvedic (East Indian) herbal medicine.
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As you investigate the herbal schools, determine if the basic course covers the relevent areas of knowledge including:
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specific remedies for different conditions;
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herbal therapeutics;
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the use of food and herbs in health and healing;
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the foundations of Herbal theory; and,
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providing the essential principles of herbs, including diet and energy
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teaching the principles of disease and diagnosis within the frameworks of Western, Ayurvedic or Chinese medical systems.
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teaching herbal preparation, therapeutics and formulary.
The second course you must take is intended for the herbal professional and for those seeking to go deeper into the theory and practice of advanced Herbology. It should include additional studies in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The course should consists of:
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An extensive and comprehensive materia medica, including most herbs and medicines from around the world.
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A section emphasizing the clinical diagnosis of specific diseases and the maintenance of health.
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A section which brings together all of the knowledge of the previous lessons to enable the student be a competent herbal consultant.
Below are various links to sites that will help you find information about various schools, herbal systems and supplies.