Spotlight on the BHC Founder: Pam Fischer

Our January 2021 spotlight is focused on Pam Fischer. She is the Founder and current President of the Berkeley Herbal Center, her is her story.
What You Learn in Our Long Term Herbal Certification Programs

Did you know that we offer three long term certification programs in our herbal school every year? It is important for us to be able to meet our community’s needs when it comes to their herb education. About Our Programs While all of our long term programs result in being a certified herbal practitioner, each […]
3 Adaptogens to Know Right Now

Stress is normal, until it isn’t. Here are three adaptogens that can help and how to use each one: Schisandra, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola.
Alumni Series: Nora Toomey

This month’s herbal spotlight is shining on Nora Toomey! She graduated in 2019 and launched her business Flower and Frequency on the East Coast.
How to Use Arnica montana Safely

Arnica montana is toxic internally, but using it topically can help reduce pain and bruising. Here’s how to make a safe arnica lotion
Alumni Series: Beth Sachnoff

This month’s Alumni Spotlight shines on Beth Sachnoff. The founder of Wild Child Apothecary to help overwhelmed sleep-deprived mamas!
Spotlight on The Berkeley Herb Clinic

Our community herbal clinic was created to help our students grow as clinicians by offering low-cost health care to our community.
Alumni Series: Sharon Bargil

This month’s Alumni Spotlight is shining on Sharon Bargil! We hear about her herbl journey, her book, and her current project!
The Village Herbalist—Online Herbalism Certification Program

Learn about why we’re creating this online herbalism program and the difference between our online program and our on-campus program.
Why the Berkeley Herbal Center is a Nonprofit

Berkeley Herbal Center is one of a handful of Western Herbal School and herbal training clinics nationally that operates as a non profit. Here’s why.