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Herbal Academy Courses Migrate to Lifetime Access – Everything you Need to Know
Over the past decade, through the ebbs and flows, in times of uncertainty and transitions, and in seasons of abundance and growth, the Herbal Academy has always prioritized meeting our community where you are in your herbal journey. This evolution has involved listening and responding to the needs of our students. We’ve grown right along…

5 Herbal Study Tools for Different Learning Styles
As a new or experienced herbal student, there are many ways to prime yourself for success as you dive into your studies. Perhaps y...

The Ultimate Herbal Gift Guide for Herbal Students, Entrepreneurs, Formulators, and More!
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for the herbalist in your life! Or perhaps yo...

Herbal Academy Student Feature: Rachel Baker (@3_sources)
For this month’s Student Feature, we spoke with Herbal Academy graduate, Rachel Baker (@3_sources). Rachel has an online business, 3 Sources, to help others maintain optimal health using nutrition and lifestyle as medicine. She is currently enrolled in the Intermediate Herbal Course and Mastering Herbal Formulation Course, and has contributed to Herbal Academy’s blog with…

Tribute to Herbal Academy’s Founder and Director, Marlene Adelmann
To Our Herbal Academy Community: It is with very heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our Founder and Director, Marlene Adelmann, at age 67. For the last year and a half, she bravely battled a rare form of cancer with a strength so characteristic of the woman she was. …

15 Heartwarming Herbal Gifts for Plant Lovers
It’s the season of gift giving once more! If you are preparing your gift list and in need of ideas for the herbalists in your li...

10 Years Strong! Herbal Academy’s Secrets to Success
We’re celebrating our 10-year anniversary this month at the Herbal Academy! Like any new business, it’s been a decade of incre...

Our Guide to Finding the Perfect Gifts for Herbalists
Holiday shopping season is upon us! Do you have an herbalist or two to shop for this season? Or maybe you’re building your own holiday wish list? If you’re unfamiliar with herbal practices, or if your herbalist loved one seems to already have everything they could possibly need, look no further! We’ve rounded up the…

Student Feature: Ashley York (@whimsy and while)
In the second installment of our Student Feature Series, we chatted with Ashley York (@whimsyandwhile) who has completed a number of Herbal Academy’s short courses, including the Botanical Skin Care Course, the Foraging Course, the Herbal Self-Care for Stress Management Course, and others. Ashley’s beautiful photography and seasonal approach to homemaking has caught our eye…

Introducing Our NEW Foraging Class!
As herbalists, we are passionate about all things botanical, and foraging is top of the list! With spring in full swing and summer...

New Intensive! Identify and Manage Estrogen Excess
Estrogen. It’s a well-known hormone, but how many of us truly understand the many ways it affects our bodies? As one could guess...

COVID-19 School Lunch Programs: Keeping Children Fed
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve become particularly aware of the simple, daily blessings that we take for granted, including access to healthy, year-round produce. As we collectively give thanks for what we’re fortunate to have — from a safe home, to a healthy meal, to our ability to care for our families’ wellbeing —…

A Heart-Warming Herbalist Day
April 17th marks Herbalist Day — a celebration of the many teachers, peers, and herbs that have guided you through your journey as a herbalist thus far. As we all navigate a time of uncertainty, one thing that remains vital is the need to tend to the heart, both physically and energetically. This Herbalist Day,…

Good Faith Discount on Herbalism Courses
Hello dear friends, I’m sure you, too, have been feeling the weight of the week. Our hope is that the Herbal Academy can remain ...

Herbal Terminology: Actions, Categories, Energetics, Flavors, and Properties—Oh, My!
The study of herbalism isn’t for the lazy! There are a plethora of plants to learn about, not to mention herbal history, how the...

7 Gifts Ideas For The Herbalist Who Is Just Getting Started
The holidays will be here before you know it, and soon you’ll be looking for the perfect gifts for friends and family. If a person who is just getting started on their herbal journey just so happens to be on your list, you may be wondering what you can gift to them this holiday season….

3 New Goods Shop Products You’re Going To Love
We are always busily creating new offerings behind the scenes here at the Herbal Academy, and today, we are so excited to share our new Goods Shop products with you! Each of these unique botanical-themed products will add beauty to your own herbal practice and studies or make a great holiday gift for the herbalist…

Free Registration To Our New Making Herbal Preparations 101 Mini Course!
The history of herbs is a fascinating one that goes back thousands of years and spans the globe! While there have certainly been p...

Your Favorite Botanical Skin Care Recipes—In Print!
We all have to make good choices for our lives and our health, and we also want to do the very best for those we love. As herbalis...

Take A Peek Into Our New Botanical Skin Care Course!
We’ve been dropping hints like hotcakes for several weeks, and this morning, we are thrilled to start shouting from the rooftops that our Botanical Skin Care Course is now OPEN for registration! Oh heavens, you are in for a scrumptious treat with this course! For some of you, this course may even be life-changing. Our…

What Dosha Pain Type Are You?
Ayurveda is the ancient healing tradition of India, and in the ayurvedic philosophy, all things in nature are comprised of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. These elements combine together in various ways to form the three doshas, known as vata, pitta, and kapha. Air and ether combine to make vata dosha….

Introducing The Most Complete Herbalism Textbooks in Beginner and Intermediate Levels
There’s nothing better than walking into the library or a bookstore and experiencing the joys of the printed word with one’s s...

Herbal Academy: The Journey
One thing we can always count on is change! For us at the Herbal Academy, change usually means progress, an upward movement, a rea...

6 Herbal Vision Boards To Inspire Your Herbal Journey
Herbalism speaks to each of us in different ways. When we first venture onto this path, many of us don’t have a clear idea of who we want to become as an herbalist. Even when we’ve been on our individual herbal journey for some time, we may still struggle with identifying who we are as…

3 Calming Herbs to Support ADHD & Cognition
Many different herbs can be incorporated into a successful herbal protocol that helps support attention, cognition, and mood in those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Whether it is you struggling with ADHD or you are working with a child, family member, or a client, approach the topic with compassion and an open mind. In doing so,…

An Herbal Approach to Children with ADHD
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an increasingly common condition in the United States with nearly 10% of Americ...

Find The Right Herbal Course For You With This Herbal Academy Course Comparison Chart!
There is one week left during back to school season, so it’s decision time! Which Academy course is right for you? Deciding on a...

8 Of Your Most Frequently Asked Herbal Questions, Answered
In the spirit of Back to School Season, we thought it would be fun to take on common student questions in a really quick Q&A fashion. We know you’ll find these topics helpful because we get questions about them all the time! Grab a box of #2 pencils or your favorite ballpoint pen, a notebook,…

Curious About Becoming An Herbalist? Here’s What You Need To Know First!
Have you ever daydreamed about becoming an herbalist? Perhaps in your dream, you’re standing in your herbal garden, basket in hand, wind blowing through your hair as you gather flowers, leaves, and roots to take home and prepare for later use. Maybe you’re standing in your kitchen, your counters covered with supplies and materials to…

Inside The Herbarium Membership!
Welcome to The Herbarium — a membership site for herbalists! Inside this space, you will find a collection of herbal monographs,...