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Berkeley Herbal Center

Herbal Medicine The Center is committed to educating healers in successful careers as practicing herbalists and herbal educators.

The Berkeley Herbal Center encourages and renews a living knowledge of the healing powers of plants through the study and practice of traditional Western herbalism. Established in 1995, the Berkeley Herbal Center is a leading educational and clinical center for sustainable systems of Western herbal-based healing. Based in Berkeley, California, the Center offers the most comprehensive, integrated education in Western herbal medicine and practice, and is one of very few schools nationwide with clinical internships in Western herbalism. Western herbalism provides critical healing solutions to economic, physical, mental, and spiritual challenges in a changing health care environment. Based on time-honored traditions practiced worldwide today, Western botanicals offer a highly effective, affordable healing modality that is in balance with our natural resources. Throughout history, plants have been central to all forms of medicines; worldwide, 20,000 documented species are used for medicinal purposes. Approximately 75 percent of the world population depends on botanicals for their basic health care needs, according to the World Health Organization. In addition to providing primary healing for a wide range of health challenges, herbs can increase the effectiveness of modern drugs, decrease their side effects, and sometimes replace them. The indigenous knowledge of plants and plant medicines is based on a deep relationship to the land, place, and home. This understanding is handed down through many generations using natural wisdom and scientific study. While allopathic drugs burden our natural resources and create waste contributing to global pollution, the use of local plants deeply benefits the body and the earth. The Center offers two distinct professional tracks to prepare students for careers in clinical herbalism:
A three-year program of Foundational, Therapeutic, and Clinical training through evening classes designed for working adults
An intensive two-year Apprenticeship program for full-time, daytime students covering the entire 3-year program tracks

Graduates of either program have all the knowledge they need to practice effective clinical herbalism. They take care of their communities by serving non-profit clinics, developing private practices, working with medical professionals, and teaching the next generation of practitioners. BHC specializes in teaching graduates how to develop successful careers in herbal healing practices. Our support for students continues long after they complete their program, with peer practitioner groups that provide ongoing collaborations, a sense of professional community, and lifelong learning. .

03/23/2026

As the earth awakens, so too does our practice. This April, the Berkeley Herbal Center opens its doors to a tapestry of experiences where plants become teachers, medicine is made by hand, and community is woven through every gathering.

APR 4 | Living by the Womb Workshop
In this womb-centered workshop, we’ll begin by mapping out some anatomy of the reproductive system and offer an overview of the hormonal symphony occurring within us all.
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

APR 7 | Herbal Tea Tailoring for Wellbeing
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll slow down and engage your senses as we explore 12 herbs through mindful tasting, plant stories, and traditional herbal actions.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

APR 11 | Spring Vinegars with Shereel Washington
Join herbalist Shereel Washington to learn how to make a fun and tasty springtime “cider” and a slurry of fresh Cleavers.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

APR 17 | Aries New Moon Gathering: Spark of life, Vitality, & Ginger
Together, we will explore the themes of igniting the spark of life, tapping into our deepest wells of vitality, and utilizing our monthly plant ally, Ginger.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

APR 18 | April Herb Walk
Enjoy an herb walk in the hills where you’ll learn about locally abundant medicinal plants with a Berkeley Herbal Center staff member.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

APR | 26 Weeds as Medicine:Forgotten Allies
Come discover the medicine that is often overlooked, thrown out, and under-appreciated.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

APR 27 | April Herb Club: Nettle
Herb Club members receive our herb of the month prepared three ways, a monograph written by a practicing herbalist, recipes, journal prompts, poems, and more.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

APR 28 - MAY 23 | Introduction to Herbalism
Students will explore the physiology and common imbalances of the digestive, nervous, immune, and respiratory systems, while learning corresponding herbal actions and remedies.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

03/18/2026

🌷Happy Spring Equinox🌷

In lieu of the renewal and rebirth of spring, we’ve got special news for you…

We are rebranding and expanding our in-house product line! On top of that, Berkeley Herbal Center products will soon be available online!

To prepare for this incoming abundance, we are running a spring equinox sale on all current tea blends and single use herbs at 30% off.* This limited offer is happening Wednesday 3/18 to Sunday 3/22.

Tend to your body this Spring with a blend and staff that’s ready to support you!

*This sale will not include any additional faculty or student discounts.

Store Hours
Sun - Fri: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
1250 Addison St.
Suite G.
Berkeley, CA
94702

03/13/2026

Spring is bursting at the Berkeley Herbal Center ✨🌹🍀🌻🌱🪻🌿✨
From herb walks and seed starting to plant medicine workshops and moon gatherings — our calendar from now through May is overflowing with ways to deepen your herbal practice and connect with community.

Save this post so you don’t miss what’s coming next 👇🏽

MAR 17 | New Moon Gathering in Pisces

MAR 21 | Winter Herb Walk

MAR 28 | Seed Starting Workshop at Bancroft Community Garden

MAR 29 | Seasonal Nourishment with Chelsea Feldman

MAR 31 | Herb Club: Reishi

APR 04 | Living By the Womb” Herbal Workshop

APR 07 | Herbal Tea Tailoring for Wellbeing with Laura Ash

APR 11 | Spring Vinegars with Shereel Washington

APR 17 | New Moon Gathering in Aries

APR 18 | April Herb Walk

APR 26 | Weeds as Medicine: Forgotten Allies

APR 27 | April Herb Club: Nettle

APR 28 - MAY 3 | Intro to Herbalism: 5 Part Series

15 MAY | New Moon Gathering in Ta**us

17 MAY | May Herb Walk & Late Spring Gardening at Bancroft Garden

26 MAY | May Herb Club: Hawthorn

03/05/2026

Our community clinic offers accessible, affordable herbal care while supporting the next generation of clinical herbalists. First-year clinicians work directly with clients and develop personalized protocols, while all formulations and plans of care are reviewed and approved by experienced clinical mentors—so you receive thoughtful, supported care at an accessible price.

In-person clinic: Mondays, 10:30am–5:30pm Online appointments: Available throughout the week

This week we’re highlighting two of our in person first-year clinicians:

Helena del Pesco When Helena began studying the healing properties of plants, she experienced an overwhelming sense of gratitude paired with urgency. Our intimate and interdependent relationships with plants are fundamental to who we are as humans, yet so often overlooked. In this moment of heightened anxiety and state-sanctioned violence, Helena feels deeply motivated to share plant knowledge passed down by mothers, grandmothers, Indigenous healers, and justice seekers with anyone seeking support in connecting to plant allies and their medicine.

Lauren Thomas As a plant ally, Lauren’s feet are rooted in ancestral traditions that honor the wisdom of plant medicine, while her grounding in the sciences keeps her deeply appreciative of the growing body of research affirming their power.
With a trauma-informed clinical approach, Lauren is drawn to places where Western medicine may not offer enough support—persistent symptoms without clear resolution and a longing for care that honors our full human complexity. She specializes in supporting burnout, anxiety, depression, postpartum mothers rebuilding their energy and sense of self, and clients seeking holistic care for complex or long-term conditions such as Type II diabetes. Her work centers on nourishment, restoration, and reconnecting clients to the wisdom and resilience already within them.

02/27/2026

Berkeley Herbal Center se enorgullece de contar con herbolarias clínicas que hablan español para apoyar a nuestra comunidad. Conozca a Pía y Marjorie, dos herbolarias que entienden la importancia de las plantas, la presencia, y el cuidado holístico. 🌼

¿Lista para dar el siguiente paso en tu bienestar? Visita nuestro sitio y conecta hoy mismo con Pía y Marjorie.

02/25/2026

March 7 | Intro to Tincturing
Join the medicine making team at BHC to learn one of the most essential herbal preparations: tinctures.
10am - 12pm

March 14 | CBD Chocolates
This class will provide grounding information about cannabidiol (CBD), an important molecule found in cannabis that offers soothing aid to the body mood without the high.
11:00am - 12:30pm

March 17 | Pisces New Moon Gathering
Please join us for a sacred community gathering honoring the New Moon in Pisces through astrological guidance, breath work, sound, and our monthly plant ally, Reishi mushroom.
6:30pm - 8:00pm

March 21 | Winter Herb Walk
Enjoy an herb walk in the hills where you’ll learn about locally abundant medicinal plants with a Berkeley Herbal Center staff member.
10:00am - 12:00pm

March 28 | Seed Starting Workshop
BHC will be hosting a series of gardening workshops with Bancroft’s main gardener, Steve, on how to successfully start your garden from seeds.
10:00am - 12:00pm

March 29 | Seasonal Nourishment
This four-part seasonal series highlights herbs, food as medicine, and self-tending practices that promote vitality throughout the year.
11:00am - 1:30pm

March 31 | March Herb Club
Deepen your relationship with plants, share experiences, and connect with future friends. March’s herb of the month is gentle Reishi.
6:30pm - 7:30pm

02/23/2026

Shereel Washington and Berkeley Herbal Center present Celebrating Black Herbalists: Past, Present, & Future Wellness Market.

Join us for the finale event celebrating Black Herbal Healers this Saturday, February 28. In its second year, this marketplace honors Black Medicine Makers and Healers—Past, Present, & Future. Your support will empower Black business owners to thrive and perpetuate our great legacy.

We are grateful to the staff and Center for hosting this historic and long-overdue event.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

11am - 4pm
1250 Addison St.
Berkeley, CA
94702

02/16/2026

🌱It’s here! Berkeley Herbal Center is a proud sponsor of this year’s 2026 Virtual Herbalism Conference hosted by , a gathering rooted in this year’s guiding theme: Wholeness.

🪴In herbalism, wholeness is more than a concept. It’s a way of seeing the world.

💫This conference is a celebration of that integrative wisdom: where body, mind, spirit, plants, and people all meet in harmony.

📚It’s an extraordinary lineup of herbalists and healers speaking at the upcoming conference – whose work embodies this fullness of practice and perspective!

✨And the best part? You’re invited to completely and generously join for free! Click the link in our instagram stories to join

We’ll see you there 🫶

01/06/2026

🍃Herbal tips for easing into the new year🍃

🧘🏾Be quiet, be still🫀: The new year is a time for reflection–turning inward and assessing where you’ve been and want to go. In quiet the heart speaks loudly, what is yours saying?

🥦🫚Eat within the season🧄🥕: Give the digestive system a reset by consuming simple, immune boosting foods. Find nourishment from warming spices, citrus fruits, and cruciferous & root vegetables this winter.

🫖It’s tea time 🍵: Drink your herbs as a tisane or decoction to stay warm, hydrated, and grounded. Some of our seasonal favorites include astragalus, cacao, clove, cinnamon, cardamom, elderberry, ginger, orange, and turmeric.

🧖🏾‍♂️In with the new💨: It’s time to let go. Releasing what no longer serves us makes space for our wildest dreams to come into fruition. Herbal baths, smoke cleanses, saunas, and somatic movement are indicated now. What are your traditional practices of shedding?

01/05/2026

Now enrolling for 2026 🌵

🌻Herbal Apprenticeship Our 600-hour, immersive Apprenticeship is designed for deeply motivated beginning & intermediate students ready to build a strong foundation in Western Herbal Medicine. Think: medicine making, plant walks, physiology, field study, and learning in relationship—with plants, place, and community.

March 10, 2026 to October 15, 2026
Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10:00 - 4:00pm
In Person at Berkeley Herbal Center

🌿Online Clinical Practicum For students with ~500+ hours of prior study, our Clinical Practicum is where knowledge becomes practice. Work with real clients, receive mentorship, develop clinical confidence, and deepen your studies in herbs and pathologies.

January 25th 2026 - December 6th 2026
Sundays 10:00a-2:00pm
Online

For more information 📧 info at Berkeley herbal center ⚫️ org

11/28/2025

🍄DECEMBER AT BERKELEY HERBAL CENTER🍄

❤️December 6: Medicine Making: Cordials

❤️December 13: Seasonal Nourishment with Chelsea Feldman

❤️December 14: Winter Wellness & Craft Fair

See you there!

11/11/2025

🌲🎀🌲🎀🌲

Join us for Berkeley Herbal Center’s Winter Wellness & Craft Fair, a delightful day filled with the enchanting aroma of cedar and pine, the warmth of community, and the spirit of the season. The medicine makers that are part of our BHC alumni and local community have been hard at work crafting beautiful herbal preparations. Warm beverages and tasty bites will be provided while you shop for unique handcrafted gifts. We hope to see you there!

Sunday, December 14th, 2025

11:00am – 4:00pm

Berkeley Herbal Center

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1250 Addison Street, Ste G
Berkeley, CA
94702

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Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm

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+15109308050

Website

https://www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/

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The Berkeley Herbal Center encourages and renews a living knowledge of the healing powers of plants through the study and practice of traditional Western herbalism. The Center is committed to educating healers in successful careers as practicing herbalists and herbal educators. Established in 1995, the Berkeley Herbal Center is a leading educational and clinical center for sustainable systems of Western herbal-based healing. Based in Berkeley, California, the Center offers the most comprehensive, integrated education in Western herbal medicine and practice, and is one of very few schools nationwide with clinical internships in Western herbalism. Western herbalism provides critical healing solutions to economic, physical, mental, and spiritual challenges in a changing health care environment. Based on time-honored traditions practiced worldwide today, Western botanicals offer a highly effective, affordable healing modality that is in balance with our natural resources. Throughout history, plants have been central to all forms of medicines; worldwide, 20,000 documented species are used for medicinal purposes. Approximately 75 percent of the world population depends on botanicals for their basic health care needs, according to the World Health Organization. In addition to providing primary healing for a wide range of health challenges, herbs can increase the effectiveness of modern drugs, decrease their side effects, and sometimes replace them. The indigenous knowledge of plants and plant medicines is based on a deep relationship to the land, place, and home. This understanding is handed down through many generations using natural wisdom and scientific study. While allopathic drugs burden our natural resources and create waste contributing to global pollution, the use of local plants deeply benefits the body and the earth. The Center offers two distinct professional tracks to prepare students for careers in clinical herbalism: A three-year program of Foundational, Therapeutic, and Clinical training through evening classes designed for working adults An intensive two-year Apprenticeship program for full-time, daytime students covering the entire 3-year program tracks Graduates of either program have all the knowledge they need to practice effective clinical herbalism. They take care of their communities by serving non-profit clinics, developing private practices, working with medical professionals, and teaching the next generation of practitioners. Berkeley Herbal Center specializes in teaching graduates how to develop successful careers in herbal healing practices. Our support for students continues long after they complete their program, with peer practitioner groups that provide ongoing collaborations, a sense of professional community, and lifelong learning. .