BOOK A FREE 15 MINUTE CALL TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Summertime Herb Walks – August

Enjoy a summertime herb walk in the hills where you’ll learn about locally abundant medicinal plants with a Berkeley Herbal Center staff member. You will learn to identify medicinal herbs growing nearby and what healing properties they possess. These walks are suitable for most fitness levels as we will proceed slowly, stopping often along the […]

Berkeley Herbal Center Summer 2023 Open House

This open house at Berkeley Herbal Center is for anyone interested in learning  about our programs. BHC is a leading educational and clinical center for Western herbalism. We are committed to educating healers into successful careers as practicing herbalists and herbal educators by offering comprehensive, integrated education in herbal medicine. Please join us at this […]

Online Introduction to Herbalism – August 2023

This 4-part class is for beginners who want to bring herbs into their everyday life. We will explore the many facets of herbal medicine.

Each class we will go over the basic physiology of two body systems. We’ll then go over common issues for each system, what herbal actions to use, and the best herbs to work with. Then you will learn to make your own herbal medicines!

Class Dates: Thursdays, August 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Class Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm PST

Herb Walk: Sunday, August 27th from 10:00 to 1:00 pm PST

Location: Online

Introduction to Herbalism – July 2023

This 4-part class is for beginners who want to bring herbs into their everyday life. We will explore the many facets of herbal medicine.

Each class we will go over the basic physiology of two body systems. We’ll then go over common issues for each system, what herbal actions to use, and the best herbs to work with. Then you will learn to make your own herbal medicines!

Class Dates: Thursdays, July 13th, 20th, 27th, and August 3rd

Class Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Herb Walk: Sunday, July 30th from 10:00 to 1:00 pm PST

Location: Berkeley Herbal Center Campus

Summer Solstice Herb Magick & Flower Crown Making

Summer Solstice Class

Celebrate the beginning of summer in an herb-centered ritual inspired by the Celtic solstice festival known as Litha. Our ritual will include intention setting with a focus on personal power, a flower crown making activity, and the opportunity to craft your own essential oil ritual spray. Herb-infused mocktails and sweet treats will be provided. Date: Friday […]

5 Elements of Chinese Medicine in Western Herbalism

The five element (or five phase system) is a foundational component of classic Chinese medicine. It examines the relationship between our bodies and our environment, how our energetic and physical wellbeing can be reflected in the macrocosm and change of the seasons. This course will take a closer look at the five phase system. By […]

Introduction to Black North American Herbalism – 2 Part Course

Image of Shereel Washington dancing - with class title "Introduction to Black North American Herbalism"

African-American medicine is sophisticated medicine, brought to the United States by enslaved people who carried with them a rich tradition of plant healing. African-American medicine from this period was very effective and well documented in the historical record. Despite being forced to create remedies in an inhospitable environment, these healers used their knowledge to treat […]

Springtime Herb Walks – May

California Native Wildflowers with title: Springtime Herb Walks - May Session

Enjoy a springtime herb walk in the hills where you’ll learn about locally abundant medicinal plants with a Berkeley Herbal Center staff member. These walks are suitable for most fitness levels as we will proceed slowly, stopping often along the way as we connect with the plant beings growing all around us. Wear sturdy walking […]

Springtime Herb Walks – April (SOLD OUT)

California Native Wildflowers with title: Springtime Herb Walks - April Session

Enjoy a springtime herb walk in the hills where you’ll learn about locally abundant medicinal plants with a Berkeley Herbal Center staff member. These walks are suitable for most fitness levels as we will proceed slowly, stopping often along the way as we connect with the plant beings growing all around us. Wear sturdy walking […]

Springtime Herb Walks – March

California Native Wildflowers with title: Springtime Herb Walks - March Session

Enjoy a springtime herb walk in the hills where you’ll learn about locally abundant medicinal plants with a Berkeley Herbal Center staff member. These walks are suitable for most fitness levels as we will proceed slowly, stopping often along the way as we connect with the plant beings growing all around us. Wear sturdy walking […]