Integrative Herbalism I: Bridging Western Clinical Herbalism &TCM Herbology

This is an online course. You can participate from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Transform Your Herbal Practice by Mastering the Integration of Eastern and Western Herbal Traditions

Discover the powerful synergy between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Herbalism in this groundbreaking 4-week intensive course which is the introduction to this subject (more advanced modules to follow). For the first time at Herbal Medics Academy, we're offering a comprehensive introduction to integrative herbalism that brings together the best of both worlds.

Why This Course Is Essential:

Have you ever wondered how to incorporate the profound energetic wisdom of TCM into your Western herbal practice? Or perhaps you're a TCM practitioner curious about expanding your materia medica with potent Western botanicals? This course bridges these two complementary systems, creating a more holistic and effective approach to herbal medicine.

What You'll Learn:

• Master fundamental TCM energetic principles and apply them to Western herbs
• Understand syndrome differentiation in TCM and how it transforms clinical herbalism
• Build a comprehensive materia medica that connects Western herbs to TCM principles
• Identify Western analogues for classic TCM formulations
• Develop integrated SOAP notes and formulations using real-world case studies
• Practice intake using TCM diagnosis with western herbal protocols

Hands-On Clinical Experience: Work directly with your instructor in weekly live sessions as you develop SOAP notes and herbal formulations based on realistic clinical scenarios. This interactive component allows you to immediately apply your learning and receive expert feedback on your developing integrative approach.

Perfect For:

• Western herbalists (all levels) seeking to incorporate TCM pattern recognition – especially for chronic and difficult clinical cases
• TCM practitioners interested in expanding their botanical toolkit to include western herbs
• Anyone looking to deepen their understanding of herbal energetics across traditions

Course Structure:

• 2 hours of comprehensive video instruction weekly
• Weekly 90-minute live Q&A and clinical practice sessions
• Downloadable resources and reference materials
• Weekly knowledge assessments and final examination

Certification: Complete this 14-hour course to earn a certificate of completion that counts toward your clinical certification. This course also serves as the prerequisite foundation for our advanced integrative herbalism program modules.

Enrollment is limited to ensure personalized attention during clinical practice sessions.

Reserve your place now to begin your journey toward becoming a truly integrative herbal practitioner!

COURSE INFORMATION

Dates: This is a 4 week course beginning on July 20th, 2026. Registration will remain open until August 3rd, 2026.

New lectures, pdfs, documents and videos are uploaded each week.

Live Class Schedule: TBA, all live sessions will be recorded and made available for download.

There is a 4-week grace period after the last class week, to allow ample time for downloading content and finishing the course test. 

Course Hours: 14 contact hours.

Pre-requisites: none, however, we strongly recommend completion of the Herbal Medicine for Professionals course or its equivalent from another school.

TUITION INFORMATION

Regular Tuition: $200 (processing fees apply)

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