There is no Official Degree for Herbalist. I'm a self taught herbalist. I also attend an on-line course through The Wise Woman University Created by Susun Weed. I looked into schooling to become a certified herbalist and came to find out there is no OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE. I was floored. Knowing the the world is all about the PAPER and how long you went to school. This kinda threw me back a little.
I find that I am a herbalist ( with out a degree). I have been one with the herbs from a very young age. I have self healed and cared over my family for years. I have helped others care for them selves . When seeing the results in those I have help and hearing all good comments on my knowledge and the herbal remedies I have created with my two hands, keeps my passion and love for herbs growing more and more.
Learning about herbalism is never ending. It takes a long time to lean all you can about one plant. Then to add 100;s more to the list will take even longer.Just like learning anything there must be passion and love that will also shine through your work.
I love learning all I can and am super excited to do so. I do buy some herbs online myself, that I couldn't expect to find in my woods. Wild crafting is art to me and I love going out looking for my herbs.
When I go visit my doctor I listen to what they have to say about what is going on with my body. I take it with a grain of salt and then take the time to listen to my body to see what I can do to help heal it.Some times I just need TLC, relax, drink some infusions and all is good. Yes there are times when medical attention is a NEED, thus why we have it. So use it. I have. There is nothing wrong with having both in your life.
I find that herbalism helps us heal the body and mind as a whole. Although it may take a little time to heal the whole body, it is well worth the wait. Learning to lesson stress, changing a diet and adding herbs to your life is something I feel folks should look into before taking that pill for a quick fix.
Reach out to a local herbalist or slowly teach your self about herbs in your area.
I wanted to share another blogger who put it into good words on herbalism and the education factor..
Common Uses for Herbal Medicine
- To improve general health and vitality and restore balance
- To support healthy functioning of the body, especially that of the digestive, immune, reproductive, and respiratory systems
- To address chronic conditions of imbalance in the body
- To navigate any healing process with holistic awareness and intention
