Category: herbal medicine

A person washing produce in a kitchen sink
Pesticides linked to Parkinson’s aren’t just in food—UCLA study reveals risks in essential oils, herbs, and everyday exposure.
Turmeric root and powdered turmeric in a bowl
Discover why turmeric earned 2026 Herb of the Year, from ancient Ayurvedic roots to modern science on inflammation, joints, brain, and skin.
Valerian root and valerian flowers
Valerian root has supported sleep & calm for 2,000+ years. Modern research shows it may improve sleep & reduce anxiety by supporting GABA.
Amanda Lattin, Erin Stewart, and David Tircuit
Amanda Lattin & two others share reflections from the Free Herbalism Project, highlighting plant medicine & herbal education.
Clockwise from top left: The ACHS campus building, Susan Leopold, PhD, Executive Director of United Plant Savers (left) and Judith Thompson, ND, ACHS Dean of Herbal Medicine (right), David Winston, RH (AHG), (left) and Christopher Hobbs, PhD., organic herbs from the ACHS Apothecary Shoppe.
Dean Judith Thompson reflects on ACHS Herbal Medicine’s 2025 milestones and shares exciting growth and opportunities for 2026.
A woman smelling essential oil
Explore holistic tools for emotional well-being with ACHS’s self-paced certificate in aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and nutrition.
A woman putting an herbal face mask on
Bring the spa home with DIY herbal face masks! Use natural ingredients like chamomile, lavender, and calendula to calm and nourish skin.
A woman meditating and images of Holy Basil, Schisandra, and Ashwagandha
Adaptogens like ashwagandha, holy basil, licorice, astragalus, & schisandra may help your body adapt, balance energy, & support well-being.
Two people working in a community garden
Natural remedies nurture health and connection, transforming kitchen wisdom into community wellness and shared resilience.
pink backpack, school supplies, essential oils, and granola
Keep your family healthy and calm this school year with a DIY wellness kit featuring herbal teas, kid-safe aromatherapy, and stress support tools.
Jars of dried herbs and a green bottle on an outdoor table
Boost your wellness skills with ACHS’s Nature’s Remedies Certificate—learn herbs, oils, and nutrition flexibly, affordably, and practically.
chamomile, peppermint, lavender, ginger, and rosemary
Chamomile for sleep, peppermint for digestion, lavender for calm, ginger for comfort, and rosemary for focus—simple herbs for daily wellness.

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