The Science & Art of Herbalism Home Study Course emphasizes self care, home health, and self reliance, all invaluable tools that are essential at this time on earth. More than any one system of healing, herbalism teaches us to take care of ourselves, our families and the earth and offers a low cost alternative to health care that is both sustainable and renewable.  This is a self empowering joyful course and is recognized as one of the best home study courses available on this subject. Written by Rosemary Gladstar who brings more than 40 years of herbal experience to this course. 

The Science & Art of Herbalism guides you into the very heart of herbalism. It instills in the student both the necessary skills to practice this ancient healing art as well as a profound understanding of the spirit and essence of herbalism.

Rosemary Gladstar, your instructor throughout this course, brings a wealth of herbal knowledge, excellent training skills, and a passionate love of herbs to this course. Written in an inspiring and joyful manner, The Science & Art of Herbalism was designed specifically for students requesting a systematic, in-depth study of herbs but who were unable to attend full time residential herb programs. It contains a depth of knowledge and a lively student/teacher interaction seldom found in home study courses.

The course emphasizes:

• The Foundations of Herbalism
• Wild Plant Identification
• Medicinal Herbology
• Herb Gardening
• Herbal Preparation
• Natural Cosmetics
• Medicinal Formulation
• Earth Awareness & Ceremony
• Techniques of Harvesting, Drying & Storing Plants

Though it thoroughly instills in the student the practical skills necessary to practice herbal home health care, it doesn’t ignore the rich spirit and essence of herbalism. The heart of this course is the development of a deep personal relationship with the plant world.

Rosemary weaves the magic of nature, a reverence for life and a commitment to share the wisdom of herbs with others throughout her teachings.