Learn how to support body systems and common conditions
Herbal water infusions can be used as a topical application for issues such as headaches, wounds, tension, and more. Learn a simple compress recipe with 3 beautifully aromatic herbs from Herbalist Amanda Howe.
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Support yourself and your community with herbal remedies for the most common ailments.
Students are saying...
Get 3 Printed Guidebooks FREE
876-pages of herbal wisdom in your hands.
Enroll in the Community Herbalist Online Certificate Program before March 30th, and get 3 printed guidebooks FREE (a savings of $270 CAD).
Sample the program & start nourishing your body, mind & soul
1. Hawthorn Identification & Uses
with Amanda Howe
2. Make Gotu Kola & Green Tea Cleansing Oil
with Dr. Marisa Marciano
3. Make Lavender-Infused Honey
with Seraphina Capranos
4. Learn Herbal Approaches to Indigestion
with David Caudwell
When you join our Holistic Nutrition newsletter, we'll send you 5 free mini-lessons, recipes, food monographs & more:
21 courses, 398 video lessons filmed over 3 seasons, and 80+ hours of self-paced instruction.
Follow along with your 3 FREE printed guidebooks when you enroll before April 25th, 2022.
Immerse yourself in the history of herbs.
"This program has been life-altering in so many ways. I feel dramatically empowered in taking care of my own health and inspired to support others in theirs. It was soothing and beautiful to watch, informative and inspiring. Everything was very well covered. I loved the bonus live video lectures and the herbal hangout sessions, they made me feel a part of a community."
— Philma Scheepers from Coquitlam, BC, Canada
"Very organized. Very educational. The textbooks are beautiful. Very impressed. I have always wanted to study at PRC—it has been a dream, so I took advantage of this chance to learn from very grounded, practical, passionate teachers. Learning how to formulate products was very worthy for me. Thank you soo much. I'm looking forward to putting forth this wealth of knowledge into practice."
— Ashley from Canada
Why herbalism?
Plants connect us all. It's our ancestral right to know how to use herbs to build health and resilience for ourselves and our communities.
The practice of herbalism embraces the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of people and the planet.
It appreciates traditional knowledge in a contemporary context. It is creative, exploratory, immersive, and fundamental to our human experience.
Download the Basil Food Profile from Guidebook 1, Nourish
This mini-lesson is an excerpt from course 6: Materia Medica of Food.
Learn to grow & make herbal remedies — online
Join 1200+ other students in our online, video-based, self-paced Community Herbalist Certificate program.
Program curriculum
1. Introduction to Herbalism
2. Wild Herbals
3. Introduction to Plant Monographs
4. Plant Profiles
5. Herbal Therapeutics
6. The Art of Herbal Remedy Making Internal Preparations
7. The Art of Herbal Remedy Making External Preparations
8. Herbal Body Products & Gift Making
9. The Herbal Kitchen
10. Conclusion
A program I’d love everyone to take! This course has truly expanded my knowledge of nutrition with a depth I was not expecting. Truly a gem. This course has given me so many ways to look at food in my life and how it can help others. Worth every penny.
—Magdalena, BC, Canada
What our students are saying
I love the high quality video and the engaging nature of the teachers.
I highly recommend the PRCO Holistic Nutrition program to anyone who is curious about how what we eat can influence our overall health.
—Nancy Prober, BC, Canada
What our graduates are saying...
Pacific Rim College Online’s mission is to impact communities across the globe. We exist to inspire people to take action and find empowerment through education. With 16+ years of success on campus in Victoria, British Columbia, at our sister school Pacific Rim College, we bring our proven educational expertise directly to you—online.
7+ years in business
10,500+ online students
Hand-selected expert instructors
Learn to create safe, effective remedies at home.
A new study option: hybrid
Embracing the diversity of individual learning preferences, we are introducing a learning add-on: The Hybrid Program
This unique offering seamlessly blends the convenience of online learning with the enriching benefits of live sessions, fostering meaningful connections with your instructor, Dr. Angeli Chitale, and like-minded peers.
Sessions begin on March 11 2024 and go until June 17th, 2024. Below is a sneak peek of the first three sessions. For more information or to save your spot, contact student support below.
The $800 CAD is an additional charge to the program fee (payment options below). The total for the hybrid program must be paid up front to secure spot. Only 12 spots available. Refunds are not available for the hybrid program. A minimum of 3 registrants is required.
Spots available
Number of sesssions
Hours per session
12
8
1.5
Session | Title | Hours |
Session 1 March 11 | History of Nutrition - food as energy currency in the web of life
| 1.5 |
Session 2 March 25 | Origins & Evolution of Diet Culture and Body Ideals.
| 1.5 |
Session 3 April 8 | Ayurvedic Energetics and Constitution
| 1.5 |
Download one of 60+ detailed food monographs from our guidebooks
5 reasons why you will love this program
100% video-based learning
8 world-class instructors to inspire you
College-level content that brings the campus to you
Comprehensive guidebook to reference time and again
Ongoing enrollment - learn wherever, whenever
Use nutrition and simple lifestyle practices to ease common symptoms
Learn how to support the following conditions & body systems:
Learn how to prepare 160+ safe, effective herbal remedies for common ailments. Build confidence and self-sufficiency while studying at your own pace.
Create herbal infused oils for:
Treat common ailments naturally, effectively + affordably
Learn to work with over 50 herbal allies
Angelica, Arnica, Ashwagandha, Bearberry, Bilberry, Borage, Burdock, Calendula, Chamomile, Cleavers, Comfrey, Cottonwood, Dandelion, Echinacea, Elder, Elecampane, Eleuthero, Garlic, Ginger, Hawthorn, Holy Basil, Hyssop, Lady's Mantle, Lavender, Linden, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Lemon Balm, Milk Thistle, Mint, Motherwort, Mullein, Nettle, Oats, Oregon Grape, Passion Flower, Plantain, Red Clover, Reishi, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Skullcap, St. John’s Wort, Thyme, Turmeric, Valerian, Wood Betony, Yarrow, + more!
Join 1450+ other Home Herbalists
Learn how to use natural herbal wellness safely and effectively, and join a community of lifelong learners and practitioners. This program was made for:
Herbal enthusiasts looking for hands-on experience creating herbal remedies
Parents and caregivers naturally supporting health and well-being
Practitioners and professionals seeking to expand their treatment offerings
Homeschoolers integrating wellness into family life
Prep-minded individuals and those living off-grid or homesteading
Retirees and lifelong learners looking for a meaningful, hands-on learning experience
What you'll learn:
How to formulate herbal remedies— salves, tinctures, teas, creams and more.
Safe and effective remedies for common ailments.
The properties and uses of over 50 common therapeutic and culinary herbs.
Use herbs to restore internal and external health.
Save money— create your own luscious body products in your kitchen.
Anatomy, physiology and therapeutic approaches to the body systems.
How to formulate herbal remedies— salves, tinctures, teas, creams and more.
Safe and effective remedies for # common ailments
The properties and uses of over 50 common theraputic and culinary herbs
Use herbs to restore internal and external health.
Save money— create your own luscious body products in your kitchen.
Anatomy, physiology and therapeutic approaches to the body systems
What's included?
All lessons filmed at the historic Ravenhill Herb Farm
10 college-level courses
46+ hours of professionally filmed video lessons
A 564-page digital guidebook (or 2 printed guidebook upgrade)
Monthly Live Webinars & Tea Times With Your Instructors
Private Facebook Community & Herbalist-moderated Discussion Boards
Lifetime access to videos and resources
Meet your instructors:
Seraphina Capranos
Herbalist + Homeopath
Jennifer Brott
Holistic Nutritionist
Dr. Marisa Marciano
Registered Herbalist + Naturopath
Amanda Howe
Registered Herbal Therapist
6 world-class Herbalists, Naturopaths & Nutritionists have come together to bring you the highest quality online herbal education. Get inspired to impact your community.
Peter Conway
Dip. Phyt., RHT
David Caudwell
BSc, Herbalist
Support yourself and your community with medicinal herbal recipes for the most common ailments.
Enhance your practice & earn CEUs with self-paced online courses.
This online herbal program offers a unique advantage: transfer up to 13 credits at no extra charge to our sister college, Pacific Rim College campus (in-person or live streaming). Build your path towards a fulfilling career as a Medical Herbalist with our college-level courses serving as the stepping stone to earning your diploma.
Considering a career as a herbal practitioner?
Wondering the what, when, and how of planning your herbal garden this spring?
Join us for a 90-minute, virtual class to start your herb garden. Amanda will teach you:
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Learn to use common herbs for everyday wellbeing
Experts teach wild harvesting, herbal preparations, and kitchen remedies—all online.
Regular $890 — Now $790.
NCCAOM
(AOM-BIO 40, PE-CW 43)
Course Credits
40 CEUs/PDAs/CEC's with:
CTCMPAO
Only until March 12, 2023, enroll for $199 CAD—that's $100 off.
Enroll at 40% off
Not sure if this is the right course for you? We offer a 7-day money back guarantee as long as the course is less than 50% completed.
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Get lifetime access to 4.75 hours of video lessons & a digital guidebook that you'll refer back to for years.
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Enroll today and save $100 CAD
Until November 2, enroll for $790 CAD—that’s $100 off the regular tuition.
Gain the knowledge and skills to create herbal remedies at home, strengthen your self-sufficiency, and earn a certificate you can be proud of.
Full Price $890.00 CAD
Current offer: $790.00 CAD
*Offer valid until November 2, 2025 at midnight PDT. It can not be combined with any other discount or promotion. $100 savings available with full payment only, not available on payment plan.
Lifelong learning, guaranteed
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7-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied*
* A refund is not available if the program is more than 50% completed.
Support yourself and your loved ones with herbal recipes for the most common ailments.
• Common skin concerns
• Soothing the nervous system
• Nerve pain relief
• Nerve damage support
• Anti-inflammatory
• And more
Make salves and balms for:
• Cold sores
• Eczema
• Bruises
• Diaper rashes
• Burns
• And more
Blend herbal teas for:
• Insomnia
• Digestive issues
• Immune support
• UTI relief
• Tension headache relief
• And more
These remedies are designed to support everyday health and are not a substitute for professional health care.
Take a safe and practical first step into herbalism, building confidence and skills you can use right away.
Speak with an advisor
Wondering if the Home Herbalist Online Certificate Program is right for you? Want to know more about what you can do with your certificate?
Book a 15-minute virtual chat with our Head of Programs, Sophia, to discuss the program and have your questions answered.
Enroll today and save $100 CAD
Wondering if the Home Herbalist Program is right for you? Want to know more about what you can do with your certificate?
Book a 15-minute virtual chat with our Head of Programs, Sophia, to discuss the program and have your questions answered.
*Offer valid until November 2, 2025 at midnight PDT. It can not be combined with any other discount or promotion. $100 savings available with full payment only, not available on payment plan.
*Offer valid until November 2, 2025 at midnight PDT. It can not be combined with any other discount or promotion. $100 savings available with full payment only, not available on payment plan.