Health-conscious families
You want natural options for everyday ailments - for yourself and your children - without reaching for pharmaceuticals first.
Online · Self-paced · Certificate after 12 lessons
Take control of your health with nature's medicine
Study Fundamental Herbology with the Australian School of Herbal Medicine, providing structured herbal education since 1990.
1990ASOHM established
12In-depth lessons
4 yrsNo extra study cost
Career changers
Considering a future in natural therapies? This is the ideal bridge into formal naturopathy or herbal medicine study.
Wellness seekers
Managing a chronic condition, perimenopausal, or simply curious - you want to understand what is in your body's best interest.
Lifelong learners
Retired, curious, or returning to study - our course has no academic prerequisites and suits any age or background.
Studied in 60+ countries
Why herbal medicine
Ancient knowledge, proven by modern science
Herbal medicine helps you understand the body through a practical, natural lens. ASOHM's course introduces the traditional uses of herbs alongside anatomy, body systems and modern wellness thinking.
- Learn how herbs support digestion, immunity, sleep, circulation and recovery.
- Build confidence using natural remedies for family health and wellbeing.
- Study the same structured lessons Hilde has refined over decades.
- Move at your own pace with no classroom deadlines.
Enrol today
Choose your package
Start with Lesson 1 or choose a bundle. Every package includes online study material, questionnaires, and personal feedback. The Fundamental Herbology certificate is awarded after successful completion of all 12 lessons.
Purchase a single lesson
Individual Lessons
A focused way to begin the course or add your next lesson.
55*
*Lesson One is $75 when purchased individually
- 1 ASOHM lesson to continue your natural remedy and herbal medicine study goals
- Online lesson questionnaire
- Personal marking and feedback
- Self-paced online access for up to four years
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Buy a multi lesson package
Three Lesson Bundle
Enjoy a discount and progress your online herbal medicine learning.
150
Save up to $35 compared to purchasing individual lessons
- 3 sequential ASOHM lessons to fast track your natural remedy and herbal medicine study goals
- Online lesson questionnaire
- Personal marking and feedback
- Self-paced online access for up to four years
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Purchase 50% of the course
Six Lesson Bundle
Fast track your study with half the course in a single package.
280
Save up to $70 compared to purchasing individual lessons
- 6 sequential ASOHM lessons to build momentum toward your natural remedy and herbal medicine study goals
- Online lesson questionnaire
- Personal marking and feedback
- Self-paced online access for up to four years
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Best value
Get the complete course
12 Lesson Bundle
The entire ASOHM herbal medicine course at the lowest cost per lesson.
500
Save up to $180 compared to purchasing individual lessons
- 12 sequential ASOHM lessons covering the complete Fundamental Herbology course
- Online lesson questionnaire
- Personal marking and feedback
- Self-paced online access for up to four years
- Posted Fundamental Herbology certificate after successful completion of all 12 lessons
All prices in AUD. No ongoing fees. Up to 4 years to complete all 12 lessons.
On completion
Earn your Certificate of Fundamental Herbology
Successfully complete all 12 lessons to receive your Fundamental Herbology certificate and finalisation material by post.
- Apply to family healthUse herbs and body-system knowledge in everyday life.
- Share with communityBring trusted natural health education to people around you.
- Continue your studyUse ASOHM as a grounding for deeper herbal pathways.
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How it works
From enrolment to certificate in four steps
Choose the package that suits you, receive your lessons, complete the questions and build your practical herbal knowledge from home.
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Choose your package
Start with one lesson or enrol in the full course for best value.
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Receive your lessons
Access your lesson material online for flexible home study.
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Complete the questions
Each lesson includes questions to guide and assess your progress.
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Achievement
Earn your certificate
Receive your posted certificate after successfully completing all 12 lessons.
Google reviews
What students say about ASOHM
Business reviews
5 / 5
Based on 28 Google reviews
This course was fun and informative. I have always practiced alternative healing. I didn’t want to do the full diploma so I did this 12 lesson fundamental Herbology course online at my own pace! This will enable me to confidently heal my family and friends with natural herbal medicine. The content was very well structured and doable. Very interesting content. The multiple choice questions made it easier to understand and implement. I loved it so much it has left me wanting to learn more. I may go on to do the diploma.Thank Hilde for putting this together. It enables ordinary people like me to gain very important knowledge in this field without having to commit to a full diploma. I feel very confident to make my tinctures up now. I also received two digital books and a certificate of completion when I graduated 🙏
Not my first rodeo, but definitely a course I'd recommend ASHM's course was informative, thorough and the tests worthy of effort. I feel more capable of treating minor ailments at home, as well as knowing when to seek professional medical assistance. Well worth the money.
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about herbs in this course. The lessons are short, but they stay on point with useful information that you just want to keep soaking up, (No tiresome word bloat). The presentation was an enjoyable experience. The end of lesson quiz (test) is multiple choice with the option of re-doing it if you don't get 100%. The quiz also helps information sink in. I finished the course in 3 to 4 weeks because I found it effortless. I received two of Hilde's books at the end and I am now waiting for my certificate to arrive in the mail. I have since bought lots of Hilde's herb teas and they are beautiful! I bought them from Nature's Works. Thank you, Hilde, for sharing your knowledge in Australia.
Student stories
Praised by students across Australia and the world
When I was a child I would follow my Grandmother around her big garden and she would show me all the plants. She was German/French so Herbalism was something she grew up with too. I have practiced some form of herbalism since then and I'm now in my 40's and decided I might put my life's learning into doing this course.
Fantastic that I could do it at my own pace, in amongst fulltime work.
For many years I have wanted to complete a course in herbal medicine and I finally got that chance! Looking forward to seeing where this takes me now and I'm almost 51 years young!
Founder - Hilde Hemmes
A lifelong passion for herbs, shared through more than 40 years of writing, teaching and education
Hilde Hemmes' connection with herbal medicine began in her childhood in Germany, where herbs and home remedies were part of everyday family life. After training as a nurse in Australia, she went on to become a herbal medicine author, educator and founder of a successful Australian herbal products business.
As interest in her work grew, Hilde began teaching others, first in local classes, then through the Australian School of Herbal Medicine, which she founded in 1990 so people across Australia could study herbal medicine from home.
More than 35 years later, Hilde still leads the school and remains personally available to support students throughout their studies.
Read Hilde's storyCourse content
12 lessons across every body system
A complete herbology education - from the fundamentals of plant medicine to specific body systems and conditions. A reference you'll use for life.
01
Fundamentals of Herbal Medicine
What herbology is and why plant medicine works.
02
Health and Disease
Understanding illness through a natural health lens.
03
Gastro Intestinal System
Gut health, digestion and inflammation.
04
Urinary System and Skin
Kidneys, bladder, eczema and skin care.
05
Respiratory System
Colds, flu, asthma and respiratory herbs.
06
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Heart health, circulation and immunity.
07
Nervous System and Sensory Organs
Stress, sleep, anxiety and brain health.
08
Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Hormones, menopause and women's health.
09
Musculo-Skeletal Systems and Skin Complaints
Arthritis, inflammation and pain relief.
10
Pain Symptoms and Recovery
Natural approaches to acute and chronic pain.
11
Acute and Chronic Disorders
Specific disease states and herbal protocols.
12
Prevention and Cure
Living herbally as a lifelong practice.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for prospective students before choosing a package.
Students have up to four years to complete all 12 lessons, with no extra ongoing study fees.
Lessons and study materials are delivered online for flexible, self-paced study. After successful completion of all 12 lessons, the certificate and finalisation material are posted as physical copies.
Each lesson includes a questionnaire so you can test your understanding before moving through the course.
Yes. After successfully completing all 12 lessons, you receive the ASOHM certificate of Fundamental Herbology.
Yes. Course materials are delivered online, so international students can study without lesson-postage delays. Completion documents are posted after all 12 lessons are successfully completed.
No. Fundamental Herbology is a foundational education course for personal knowledge; it is not an accredited clinical-practitioner qualification.