Category: Herbal Medicine

Dean Judith Thompson
Meet Dean Judith Thompson as she shares herbal medicine career insights, industry trends, and advice for future wellness professionals.
a hand pouring dired herbs from a glass container into a cup on a scale
Learn how to become a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, including education, clinical hours, mentorship, and building your herbal practice.
Turmeric root and turmeric powder
Turmeric varies by origin, cultivar, form, & absorption. Knowing sourcing, chemistry, & delivery is key to achieving therapeutic results.
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.

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