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Herbal Medicine Courses

Herbal medicine courses can help you learn about plant-based remedies, dosage forms, preparation techniques, and the therapeutic properties of various herbs. You can build skills in identifying medicinal plants, formulating herbal products, and understanding the interactions between herbs and pharmaceuticals. Many courses introduce tools like herbal databases, extraction equipment, and formulation software, that support creating effective herbal treatments and ensuring safety in their application.

Popular Herbal Medicine Courses and Certifications


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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Decision Making, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutritional Assessment, Pharmacology, Contraindication

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Plant-Based Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Health Promotion

    4.5 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, General Surgery, Nutrition Education, Medical Practices and Procedures

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Making Sense of Supplements

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Athletic Training, Nutrition Education, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Science and Research

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Space Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Medicine, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Hemodynamics, Preventative Care, Oxygen Therapy, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Environment, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Psychosocial Assessments, Biology, Engineering

    4.8 stars, 832 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (832) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

    4.9 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology

    4.7 stars, 436 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (436) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, General Medicine, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition

    4.8 stars, 236 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Positivity, Health Care, Instrumental Music, Cultural Diversity, Culture, World Music

    4.8 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology

    4.8 stars, 830 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (830) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

    4.7 stars, 3.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular herbal medicine courses

  • Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
  • Plant-Based Diets: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Making Sense of Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Space Medicine: Duke University
  • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit: University of New Mexico

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