Advanced Botanical Medicine (Program-Specific Knowledge)

This comprehensive course offers advanced training for clinical herbalists, functional medicine practitioners, and other healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in botanical medicine. Grounded in the rigorous curricula of world-renowned herbalists David Winston and Dr. Aviva Romm, this program bridges traditional energetic principles with modern scientific evidence.

You will move beyond basic herbal knowledge to master the art and science of complex clinical formulation. Learn to design synergistic multi-herb protocols that are safe, effective, and tailored to the individual. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to women's health, featuring Dr.

Romm's evidence-based protocols for menstrual disorders, fertility challenges, perinatal care, and endocrine balance. [1][2] You will gain confidence in using key botanicals for conditions ranging from PCOS to menopause, with a strong emphasis on safety during pregnancy and lactation. [3][4]A core component of this advanced training is a deep dive into safety, focusing on herb-drug-nutrient interactions.

Guided by David Winston's meticulous approach and resources like the American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook, you will learn to navigate potential contraindications, understand the clinical relevance of cytochrome P450 enzyme interactions, and implement protocols for high-risk populations. [5][6][7]Furthermore, the course integrates functional medicine principles by teaching you to interpret key lab markers from a botanical perspective. You will learn David Winston's methods for functional bloodwork analysis to identify underlying patterns of imbalance and use this data to inform your herbal strategies for conditions related to HPA-axis dysregulation, thyroid imbalances, and systemic inflammation.