Resource Box: CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd - Freelance Writer and Web Consultant for HolisticJunction.com, in association with CollegeSurfing.com - Educational Resources for Programs in Herbology, Herbology Schools, and other unique training programs.
With an ancient healing history as diverse as its therapeutics, programs in herbology are offered in a variety of natural healing schools -- including the natural health practices of naturopathy, homeopathy, Oriental medicine, and of course, holistic nutrition.
When choosing programs in herbology, potential students should determine which form of herbal medicine they would like to study. If Eastern medicine appeals to you, you can enroll in an Oriental medicine school. There, you will learn the fundamentals of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), which include studies in Chinese herbal medicine, pharmacology, herbal formulations, and more. While studies concentrate on Eastern medicine philosophies and practices, there are a number of TCM courses that offer elective Western herbal classes.
If you would like to learn about both forms of this natural healing medicine, naturopathic and homeopathic schools often integrate both Eastern and Western programs in herbology into the overall curricula. However, for the home remedy expert, introductory herbal medicine workshops and seminars may suffice.
Some questions to ask yourself when selecting from the various programs in herbology are:
- Do I want this education for my (or my family's) health purposes?
- Am I pursuing a degree in herbal sciences?
- Is this a supplemental education for my natural health practice?
- Am I prepared to dedicate at least two years of studies to Western or Eastern herbal medicine?
- Are there any course prerequisites?
- Are home study courses available?
- Tuition cost?
If you (or someone you know) are interested in learning more about these or other holistic medicine programs, let professional training within fast-growing industries like massage therapy, naturopathy, acupuncture, Oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore programs in herbology near you.
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