ROOTED IN HERBS
12-WEEK HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP
Begins June 17th
"Before the time of prescription medicines, healing lived in the hands of ordinary people".
Somewhere beneath the noise of modern life lives an older remembering - a quieter, wiser way of caring for yourself that once existed in every home, every kitchen, every garden.
Herbalism is more than remedies and recipes; it is the art of returning to relationship: with the plants, with the rhythms of the natural world, and with your own intuition.
This 12-week journey is an invitation to step back into the grounded, empowering wisdom of plant medicine - learning not only how to heal with herbs, but how to rediscover your connection to them.
A Journey into Plant Medicine, Healing & Herbal Wisdom
Imagine being able to walk through woodland or garden and recognise the healing allies growing around you.
To know which herbs calm anxiety, support immunity, soothe inflammation, ease digestion, balance hormones, and restore vitality - and how to prepare them safely and effectively at home.
This immersive 3-month course is designed for beginners who feel called toward the ancient art of herbal medicine - blending practical medical herbalism with the deeper spiritual wisdom of the plants.
Whether you dream of creating your own remedies, caring for your family naturally, or deepening your connection to the living world, this course offers a grounded and inspiring foundation in holistic herbalism.
On the course, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the healing properties and energetic actions of medicinal herbs
Identify common medicinal plants safely and confidently
Make your own tinctures, teas, salves, syrups, oils, and balms
Work with herbs for immunity, stress, sleep, digestion, hormones, inflammation, and nervous system support
Explore the foundations of Western herbalism alongside reference to Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese herbal traditions
Understand the body holistically through anatomy, energetics, and constitutional healing
Develop a respectful, intuitive relationship with plant medicine
Practice herbalism safely, ethically, and confidently at home
What's Included:
MODULE 1
The Roots of Herbalism
Discover the ancient history of herbal medicine and how traditional plant wisdom has been used across cultures for centuries.
MODULE 2
Plant Medicine & Herbal Foundations
Learn the core principles of herbalism, including herbal energetics, actions, preparations, and how plants support the body naturally.
MODULE 3
Plant Identification & Wild Wisdom
Develop confidence recognising medicinal herbs safely in gardens, hedgerows, and the wild while deepening your relationship with nature.
MODULE 4
The Home Herbal Apothecary
Create your own herbal remedies including teas, tinctures, syrups, oils, salves, and balms using simple, practical methods.
MODULE 5
Holistic Healing & Herbal Traditions
Explore the body holistically through Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine to understand personalised healing.
MODULE 6
Spiritual Herbalism & Everyday Practice
Learn how to work intuitively and ethically with plant medicine while integrating herbal wisdom into everyday life and self-care.
This Programme Is For:
Complete Beginners
You do not need any previous experience with herbalism to begin. This course is designed to guide you step-by-step through the foundations of plant medicine in a way that feels accessible, grounded, and inspiring - even if you’ve never made a herbal remedy before.
Wellness Practitioners
Whether you already work in holistic health, coaching, yoga, bodywork, energy healing, or wellbeing, this course will deepen your understanding of natural healing and give you practical herbal knowledge you can integrate into your personal or professional life.
Spiritually Curious Seekers
If you feel drawn to the deeper wisdom of plants, seasonal living, ritual, intuition, and reconnecting with nature, this course offers a beautiful introduction to the spiritual dimensions of herbalism.
Aspiring Herbalists
If you’ve been feeling the call toward herbalism but don’t know where to begin, this apprenticeship provides a strong foundational understanding of herbal medicine, herbal traditions, remedy-making, and holistic healing principles to support your journey forward.
Those Wanting Greater Natural Self-Sufficiency
If you long to rely less on synthetic solutions and become more confident caring for yourself and your loved ones naturally, this course will teach you how to build a home herbal apothecary and use herbs safely and effectively in daily life.
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Nic, (The Astroherbalist)
Herbalism first entered my life not simply as a subject to study, but as a reconnection to something bigger.
After years spent working in Marketing and feeling a sense of dread kicking in on every morning commute, something finally had to give - and it was my own wellbeing.
So what began as a slow, personal healing journey gradually became a lifelong devotion to the wisdom of medicinal plants, holistic wellbeing, and the ancient relationship between us and the natural world.
Over the last 10 years, I have immersed myself in the study of herbal medicine, exploring both the practical foundations of medical herbalism and the more intuitive, spiritual traditions that honour plants as allies, teachers, and living medicine.
Now as a practicing clinical herbalist, my approach brings together grounded herbal knowledge with a deep respect for the emotional, energetic, and spiritual dimensions of healing.
I believe herbalism should feel both accessible and empowering - not overwhelming, intimidating, or disconnected from real life. My work combines Western herbalism, elements of Ayurveda, and spiritual plant practice.
Through this course, my intention is not only to teach you how to work safely and confidently with herbs, but to help you cultivate a deeper sense of trust in your own intuition, your body, and your relationship with nature.
Whether you are completely new to herbalism or standing at the threshold of a deeper calling, you are warmly welcome here.
FAQ
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Yes - that is one of the core intentions of the course. By the end of the 12 weeks, you will understand foundational herbal principles, know how to make a variety of remedies safely at home, and feel far more confident supporting your wellbeing naturally.
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You do not need to live in the countryside to study herbalism. Many of the herbs explored in this course are easy to source online, grow at home, or find in local shops and gardens. Herbalism begins with relationship and understanding, not location.
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This course is designed to give you a strong and inspiring foundation in both practical and spiritual herbalism, helping you build confidence using herbs safely and effectively at home. While you will gain valuable knowledge, hands-on skills, and a deep understanding of holistic plant medicine, this programme is not a formal clinical qualification and does not certify you to practise as a licensed medical herbalist. Instead, it is intended as a foundational apprenticeship for home herbalists, wellness seekers, and those feeling called to begin their journey with plant medicine - whether for personal use, family care, or as the first step toward deeper professional study.
ENROL HERE:
100% GUARANTEED - IF, FOR ANY REASON, YOU DECIDE THE COURSE IS NOT FOR YOU, YOU’LL GET A FULL REFUND WITHIN THE FIRST 14 DAYS.
"Having taken several herbal courses with Nic, I can assure you that you’re about to have your mind blown"
- A. Driscoll. Cardiff
"There was something incredibly calming and nourishing about the way this was taught.
It didn’t feel rushed or performative - it felt like being gently guided.
I came away with practical skills, but also with a completely different relationship to plants and healing."
- J. Maynard, Newport
“Before this course, I relied on shop-bought remedies without really understanding herbs at all. Now I make my own teas, tinctures, and salves, and I’ve become much more mindful about how I support my health. The course gave me practical confidence rather than just information.”
- M. Jones, Reading