Rediscover the forgotten wisdom and cultural heritage of herbal medicine in this creative, hands-on online workshop. From the comfort of your own home, you'll learn how to craft a range of natural remedies using everyday plants, including many that grow abundantly in local hedgerows, gardens, and fields.
In today’s fast-paced, pharmaceutical-driven world, herbal medicine might seem ‘alternative’ or even a little ‘niche’. But for thousands of years, people across the globe have turned to plants for healing. Many of the gentle, effective treatments for common ailments like headaches, indigestion, and colds have been passed down through generations.
This immersive course is designed to show you just how simple, enjoyable, and empowering it can be to make your own herbal formulas. You'll be guided step-by-step through making several remedies during the session, with plenty of time for questions and conversation along the way. Whether you're new to herbalism or returning to an old interest, this is a joyful way to reconnect with plant-based wellness and your own ability to care for yourself and others.
"From Plants to Pills." Learn how pharmaceutical medicine evolved from herbal roots. Delve into the history of isolating active ingredients from plants and understand the benefits of using the 'whole' plant over isolated compounds and why synergy matters in herbal healing.
Harvesting, Drying and Storing Herbs. Get practical, easy-to-follow tips on identifying, harvesting, and properly storing herbs to preserve their potency. Learn techniques for working with different plant parts: aerial portions, leaves, roots, flowers, resins, and barks.
The Five Tastes in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gain insight into the energetics of herbs through the five tastes (bitter, sweet, salty, pungent, and sour) and how these tastes relate to organ systems, emotional states, and healing properties.
Different Types of Herbal Remedies. Understand the processes of creating remedies like infusions, decoctions, tinctures, cold infusions, herbal honeys, compresses, and poultices. You'll also learn about safe dosages for adults and children, empowering you to treat common ailments naturally and confidently.
Demonstration of Remedies. Watch step - by - step demos of how to create natural treatments for everyday conditions such as gout, dandruff and skin irritation.
Interactive, hands - on learning. This is not just theory; you'll follow along at home, crafting your own herbal remedies with guidance. By the end of the course, you’ll have started your own herbal medicine cabinet and gained confidence in using natural remedies for yourself and your family.
How to Build Your Home Apothecary. Get practical advice on how to start and organise your own home apothecary - including jars, labels, storage tips, shelf life and essential starter herbs to have on hand.
Herbal Safety and Contraindications. Understand how to use herbs safely and responsibly. Learn the basics of herbal contraindications, how herbs interact with common medications, and when to seek professional advice. This is essential knowledge for anyone starting their herbal medicine journey.
Q&A Session. Enjoy opportunities to ask questions throughout the workshop for personalized insights and guidance.
This online herbal medicine course is pre-recorded and available right here on our website. Once you sign up, you’ll be able to log in and access all the lessons in one place, so you can start learning whenever it suits you — whether you’re in the kitchen, garden, or curled up on the sofa with a cuppa.
You’ll get immediate, lifetime access to all the course materials, including:
A short video introduction to the history and roots of herbal medicine making
A 20-minute demonstration showing how to prepare five herbal remedies
A printable recipe book and guide to support you as you make your own
Everything is designed to be simple, clear, and beginner-friendly — no live sessions, no deadlines, just hands-on learning at your own pace.
None at all! This is a beginner-friendly, hands-on introduction designed to spark curiosity and build confidence. Whether you’re a total newbie or you’ve dabbled in herbal teas and tinctures, this course will meet you where you are. You'll be guided step-by-step through every part of the process with clear instructions and a printable recipe book and all the support along the way, so you can dive in with confidence, even if you've never made a remedy before.
Once you sign up, you’ll get immediate access to the course materials and a comprehensive preparation list with everything you'll need, from jars and sieves (don’t worry, we’ll keep it affordable and accessible). We offer alternatives throughout the course (like using clean hands instead of a cheesecloth) so you can get started with whatever you have at home.
Because this is a pre-recorded course, there’s no live Q&A session but you won’t be left on your own. Once you sign up, you’ll be able to email your questions directly and we’re happy to offer support and extra guidance as needed.
Yes, once you've signed up, we'll post the herbs and ingredients directly to you, so you can follow along with demonstrations at your own pace, whenever you're ready.
You'll also receive a tracking number so that you can track your parcel.
The workshop is led by Flora, a qualified medicinal herbalist and naturopath and passionate forager and storyteller.
Find more about Flora here.
Yes, the remedies we teach are based on safe, traditional practices. However, if you have any allergies, medical conditions, or are pregnant, please consult with your healthcare provider before using herbal remedies and let me know before we begin.
Absolutely! The workshop is designed to give you the confidence and knowledge to make your own herbal remedies at home with in - depth demonstrations so you can follow step - by - step.
"Yes, you’ll receive a beautifully designed PDF workbook featuring all 5 recipes from the Herbal Online Medicine Course.
