Herbal medicine course for beginners
Start with foundational herbology, herbal terminology, preparation methods and body-system learning before progressing through applied wellness topics.
Fundamental Herbology · Online course
Online Herbal Medicine Course Outline
Discover a flexible and structured way to learn herbal medicine with ASOHM's 12-lesson Fundamental Herbology course. Study from home, start anytime, and build your understanding step by step through a clear, guided learning pathway.
Suitable for beginners and ideal for anyone wanting a more organised introduction to western herbal medicine.
12 structured lessons
Self-paced online delivery
Start anytime with flexible packages
Course overview
A structured online herbal medicine course from ASOHM
Fundamental Herbology is ASOHM's practical course pathway for people comparing herbal medicine, herbalism, herbology and natural medicine study options in Australia and online.
Flexible online herbalism study
Study from home with online lesson access, no fixed classroom timetable, and up to four years to complete the full 12-lesson pathway.
Clear certificate outcome
Complete all 12 lessons successfully to receive the ASOHM certificate of Fundamental Herbology. The course is not an accredited practitioner qualification.
Ready to choose your study option?
Compare one-, three-, six-, and twelve-lesson packages, including the complete course bundle for the lowest cost per lesson.
Why ASOHM
Why study herbal medicine with ASOHM?
At the Australian School of Herbal Medicine, we believe herbal medicine study should be clear, practical, and easy to follow. Our online course is designed to give students a structured learning experience, helping you build knowledge progressively rather than trying to piece information together from disconnected sources.
Across 12 carefully designed lessons, you will explore foundational herbal medicine concepts, traditional herbal applications, and key body-system topics within a guided educational framework. Each lesson builds on the last, giving you a stronger and more connected understanding over time.
Whether you choose one lesson, a lesson package, or the full course, ASOHM gives you the flexibility to study in a way that suits your goals, schedule, and pace.
Structured learning
Move through a sequenced course rather than disconnected articles.
Experienced guidance
Study expert-led teaching and carefully curated material.
Flexible enrolment
Begin with one lesson, a bundle, or the full course.
Course fit
Who this course is for
This course suits students who want a thoughtful, organised entry point into western herbal medicine study.
Beginners looking for a clear introduction to western herbal medicine
Students wanting a flexible online course they can complete from home
Natural health enthusiasts interested in structured herbal learning
Learners who want to study herbal medicine step by step
People exploring herbs, wellness traditions, and herbal applications in an educational setting
Course scope
What Fundamental Herbology Is — and Is Not
The credential and study outcome are stated plainly so you can choose the course with confidence.
Foundational online education
A self-paced, 12-lesson course with four years of access, questionnaires, personal feedback, and email support from Hilde.
An accredited practitioner qualification
The course is not accredited and does not qualify graduates to practise or describe themselves as clinical herbal practitioners.
Credential after completion
After successfully completing all 12 lessons, students receive the posted ASOHM certificate of Fundamental Herbology and may describe themselves as a graduate of Fundamental Herbology from the Australian School of Herbal Medicine.
Learning outcomes
What you'll learn
Throughout this 12-lesson course, you will build a stronger understanding of herbal medicine foundations, terminology, and body-system topics.
- The foundations and history of western herbal medicine
- How herbs are traditionally identified, prepared, and used
- Important principles and terminology used in herbal medicine study
- Key body systems and how they are explored within herbal education
- The broader connection between herbs, wellness, and traditional practice
- How to develop a more complete and connected understanding of herbal medicine
Course structure
Explore the 12 herbal medicine lessons
Each lesson can be studied individually, or as part of the complete ASOHM learning pathway.
Fundamentals of Herbal Medicine
Start with the origins and language of herbal medicine — how herbs are identified, collected and prepared, and the essential terminology used throughout the course.
Health and Disease
Compare traditional and modern ideas of health and disease, and see how concepts of balance and vitality have shaped herbal thinking over time.
Gastro-Intestinal System
Learn how digestion breaks food down into nutrients for energy, growth and repair, and explore common gastro-intestinal complaints alongside herbs traditionally associated with digestive wellbeing.
Urinary System and Skin
Study how the urinary system and skin work as elimination organs, and learn about common complaints affecting each and the herbs traditionally associated with them.
Respiratory System
Understand how oxygen moves through the body via the respiratory system, the organs involved, and the herbs traditionally valued for respiratory wellbeing.
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Explore how the heart, blood vessels and lymphatic system defend the body against illness, and the lifestyle factors traditionally linked to cardiovascular wellbeing.
Nervous System and Sensory Organs
Discover how the nervous system carries internal communication and how the senses connect the body to its environment, with herbs traditionally associated with nervous system support.
Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Study the glands that produce hormones regulating metabolism, growth and reproduction, and how imbalances in this system are traditionally approached in herbal medicine.
Musculo-Skeletal Systems and Skin Complaints
Examine how bones, muscles and joints give the body movement and support, and study common skin complaints alongside the herbs traditionally used for them.
Pain, Symptoms, and Recovery
Understand inflammation as the body's alarm system, and how herbal medicine has traditionally approached pain, symptoms and the recovery process.
Acute and Chronic Disorders
Learn the difference between short-term acute conditions and long-term chronic disorders, and how each has traditionally been discussed within herbal medicine.
Prevention and Cure
Explore traditional ideas of prevention and cure, and how small, sustainable lifestyle habits can support the body's own balance as the course concludes.
A structured 12-lesson Fundamental Herbology course
Fundamental Herbology begins with core foundations and progresses into broader body-system and wellness topics. This structure helps students learn with more confidence, continuity, and clarity.
Enrol OnlineStudy options
Choose the study option that suits you
ASOHM offers flexible enrolment options so you can begin where you feel most comfortable and study at the pace that suits you best.
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
Continue to enrolmentBuy a multi lesson package
3 Lesson Bundle
Enjoy a discount and progress your online herbal medicine learning.
150
Save up to $35 compared to purchasing individual lessons
Continue to enrolmentPurchase 50% of the course
6 Lesson Bundle
Fast track your study with half the course in a single package.
280
Save up to $70 compared to purchasing individual lessons
Continue to enrolmentGet the complete course
12 Lesson Bundle
Enrol in the full ASOHM Fundamental Herbology pathway with all 12 online lessons, personal feedback, and the lowest cost per lesson.
500
Save up to $180 compared to purchasing individual lessons
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Option
Best for
Access and inclusions
Savings and value
1 lesson
A low-commitment way to experience the course before continuing.
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
*Lesson One is $75 when purchased individually
3 sequential lessons
Students who want enough breadth to build early momentum.
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
Save up to $35 compared to purchasing individual lessons
6 sequential lessons
Learners ready for a deeper block of structured study.
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
Save up to $70 compared to purchasing individual lessons
12 lessons
Students who want the complete online herbal medicine course in one best-value enrolment.
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
Save up to $180 compared to purchasing individual lessons
Full pathway
Why many students choose the full course
- Follow a complete and structured learning pathway from beginning to end.
- Build stronger continuity from lesson to lesson.
- Develop a more connected understanding of herbal medicine topics.
- Gain the full educational experience ASOHM has designed across all 12 lessons.
Ready for the full pathway?
Enrol in all 12 lessons and move through the complete ASOHM course at your own pace.
Enrol in Full Course
Learn with ASOHM
Learn with ASOHM
ASOHM has been created for students who want a more thoughtful and structured introduction to herbal medicine. Our approach is designed to help learners study with greater clarity, confidence, and flexibility through easy-to-follow online lessons.
Guided by the educational direction of Hilde Hemmes and the ASOHM team, the course supports students who value a grounded, accessible, and well-organised approach to herbal medicine study.
Students trust ASOHM for its long-standing herbal education focus, clear course structure, and practical approach to beginner-friendly western herbal medicine study.
Student feedback
What students appreciate about ASOHM
Students value ASOHM for its clear lesson structure, flexible online study, and approachable introduction to herbal medicine learning.
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!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions before choosing a single lesson, bundle, or full course.
Is this herbal medicine course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is designed to be accessible for beginners while still offering value to students wanting to deepen their knowledge in a more structured way.
Can I study one lesson before enrolling in the full course?
Yes. You can begin with a single lesson, choose a lesson package, or enrol in the full 12-lesson course.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered online so you can study from home and work through the lessons at your own pace.
Do I need previous herbal medicine training?
No prior training is required for students beginning with the foundational lessons.
What is the benefit of choosing the full course?
The full course gives you a more complete and connected learning experience, helping you build understanding progressively across all 12 lessons.
Is Fundamental Herbology accredited?
No. It is a foundational education course and not an accredited clinical-practitioner qualification.
What certificate do I receive?
After successfully completing all 12 lessons, you receive the posted ASOHM certificate of Fundamental Herbology.
Begin today
Start your herbal medicine studies with confidence
Begin with a single lesson or enrol in the complete 12-lesson course to follow ASOHM's full online herbal medicine learning pathway.