🌿 Family Herbalist

Level 1 – Foundational Course

The Family Herbalist course is a beginner-level training designed to equip individuals and families with practical, everyday herbal knowledge for home wellness support.

This course introduces students to the traditional use of herbs in the family setting — focusing on safety, stewardship, and simple preparations.

Teachings are presented in a secular educational format. Biblical perspectives may be included in optional supplemental notes.

🌿 Course Overview

The Family Herbalist course is ideal for:

• Parents and caregivers
• Homeschool families
• Ministry families
• Beginners in herbal study
• Individuals seeking natural lifestyle education

No prerequisites are required.

This is a foundational course — not professional practitioner training.

🌿 What You Will Learn

Students will explore:

• Herbal safety for families
• Age-appropriate herbal considerations
• Preparing teas, syrups, salves, and basic remedies
• Seasonal wellness support education
• Herbal pantry organization
• Simple home apothecary development
• Holistic lifestyle habits for the family

We emphasize that herbs are traditionally used to support wellness and do not diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

🌿 Course Structure

This Level 1 course is self-paced with guided instruction.

Estimated completion timeframe:
3–6 months (flexible)

Students engage in:

• Online lesson modules
• Video demonstrations
• Practical home assignments
• Optional live workshops (when available)

This course does not require internships, clinical hours, or business training.

🌿 Student Inclusions

Enrollment may include:

• Welcome packet (digital materials; physical materials optional)
• Access to online Canvas classroom
• Downloadable PDFs and e-guides
• Herbal wheels and study charts
• Workshop recordings
• Private student community access
• Optional mentorship check-ins

Shipping costs may apply if physical materials are included.

🌿 Certification

Upon successful completion, students ARE ELIGIBLE:

Family Herbalist – Level 1
Certificate of Completion (NHMEC)

This certificate represents educational achievement only.

Optional registry consideration may be available after completion of higher-level training pathways.

🌿 Legal Clarification

The Family Herbalist course provides educational instruction in traditional herbal use for home support.

It does not authorize medical practice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Students are encouraged to consult licensed healthcare providers for medical concerns.

COMMUNITY PENOTHECARY LEARNING MEMBERSHIP - MONTHLY $29.00

DIPLOMA & DESIGNATION - $19.00

+OPTIONAL- BOX OF HERBS - $200.00 ONE TIME (US ONLY)

+OPTIONAL- PRINTED PHYSICAL TEXTBOOK- $50.00 PLUS SHIPPING (AMAZON) 

+OPTIONAL - PROFESSIONAL REGISTRY - $50.00 PER YEAR + MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP (UPON COMPLETION)