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Advanced Master HerbalistDiploma Course

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Welcome to the Advanced Master Herbalist Diploma Course, where you’ll get the opportunity to add depth to your existing herbal knowledge and learn new ways to enhance your formulations and fine-tune your treatment strategies.

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What Will You Learn?

Welcome to the Advanced Master Herbalist Diploma Course, where you’ll get the opportunity to add depth to your existing herbal knowledge and learn new ways to enhance your formulations and fine-tune your treatment strategies.

The Advanced Master Herbalist Diploma Course will be of particular interest to students of our Master Herbalist Diploma Course and practising herbalists looking to upskill. While the course does recap some of the fundamentals, you’ll go far beyond the basics - exploring advanced approaches to herbal medicine with the aim of improving your treatment strategies and enhancing your formulations.

  • Introduction
  • Part 1: The Power of Herbs
  • Part 2: Anti-Catarrhal Action
  • Part 3: Expectorant Herbs
  • Part 4: Astringent Herbs
  • Part 5: Demulcent Herbs
  • Part 6: Antispasmodic Herbs
  • Part 7: Anti-Rheumatic Herbs
  • Part 8: Carminative Herbs
  • Part 9: Bitter Herbs
  • Part 10: Cholagogue Herbs
  • Part 11: Hepatic Herbs
  • Part 12: Diuretic Herbs
  • Part 13: Cardiotonics, Cardioprotectors and Cardioactives
  • Part 14: Hypotensives
  • Part 15: Nervines
  • Part 16: Hypnotics
  • Part 17: Adaptogens
  • Part 18: Alteratives
  • Part 19: Emmenagogues
  • Part 20: Antimicrobials and the Immune System Herbs
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 1 Assessment
  • Part 1: Using Dangerous Herbs
  • Part 2: When Herbalists Use Restricted Herbs
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 2 Assessment
  • Part 1: Extraction and Dosing
  • Part 2: The Double Extraction Method
  • Part 3: Spagyric Tinctures
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 3 Assessment
  • Part 1: Treatment Models
  • Part 2: Effectors and Their Secondary Actions
  • Part 3: Enhancing Your Formula
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 4 Assessment
  • Part 1: Aiding the Digestive System
  • Part 2: A Review of the Digestive System
  • Part 3: Diarrhoea and Constipation
  • Part 4: Indigestion
  • Part 5: Inflammatory Bowel Conditions
  • Part 6: Food Allergies and Intolerances
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 5 Assessment
  • Part 1: Herbs to Help Us Breathe More Easily
  • Part 2: Review of the Respiratory System
  • Part 3: Colds and Flu
  • Part 4: Chest Infections
  • Part 5: Hay Fever
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 6 Assessment
  • Part 1: Dealing with Transport Issues Around the Body
  • Part 2: Key Cardiovascular Herbs
  • Part 3: Varicose Veins
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 7 Assessment
  • Part 1: Herbs for the Reproductive Organs, Kidneys and Bladder
  • Part 2: Urinary Tract Infections
  • Part 3: Kidney Stones
  • Part 4: PMS and Dysmenorrhoea
  • Part 5: Menopause
  • Part 6: Endometriosis
  • Part 7: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 8 Assessment
  • Part 1: Herbs for Building Stronger Bones
  • Part 2: Osteoarthritis
  • Part 3: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Part 4: Gout
  • Part 5: Fibromyalgia
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 9 Assessment
  • Part 1: Managing Poor Immunity
  • Part 2: Therapeutic Actions
  • Part 3: Poor Immunity
  • Part 4: Allergies
  • Part 5: Autoimmunity
  • Part 6: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 10 Assessment
  • Part 1: Herbs and Tonics for Endocrine Disorders
  • Part 2: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
  • Part 3: Diabetes
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 11 Assessment
  • Part 1: Herbal Skin Treatments
  • Part 2: Therapeutic Actions for the Skin
  • Part 3: Acne
  • Part 4: Eczema
  • Part 5: Psoriasis
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 12 Assessment
  • Part 1: A Review of the Nervous System
  • Part 2: Stress, Tension and Anxiety
  • Part 3: Insomnia
  • Part 4: Headaches and Migraines
  • Part 5: Nerve Pain
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 13 Assessment
  • Part 1: Supporting Children’s Health with Herbs
  • Part 2: Supporting the Immature Immune System
  • Part 3: Respiratory System
  • Part 4: Digestive System
  • Part 5: Sleep Issues
  • Part 6: The Skin
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 14 Assessment
  • Part 1: Setting Up a Herbal Business
  • Part 2: Marketing Your Products
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Conclusion
  • Module 15 Assessment
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The Advanced Master Herbalist Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 4 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Many Centre of Excellence courses are Fully Accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so you will be eligible to use the post nominal letters SCMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a CMA Registered course you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership and this will give you numerous professional benefits including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via The CMA website where you will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation, and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

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There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.
All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.
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The Advanced Master Herbalist Diploma Course provides an in-depth and comprehensive study of herbal medicine and its practical applications. You'll learn advanced techniques for using herbs to promote health and wellbeing, including how to create personalised herbal formulas, diagnose and treat common ailments, and address complex health conditions.

Yes! This is a Level 3 diploma and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. Upon completion of your course assessments, you’ll receive 2 certificates: a certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Yes! We offer a Advanced Master Herbalist Audio course, which covers the same topics as this one.

We offer a wide range of Herbalist courses.

A herbalist is a person who is trained in the use of herbs, plants, and other natural substances that support the body's natural healing processes. They may recommend herbal remedies, dietary changes, and lifestyle modifications to help their clients achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

To become a herbalist, you'll typically need to complete a formal training programme in herbal medicine or a related field, such as naturopathy or traditional Chinese medicine. Our online Master Herbalist course is an accredited diploma that can give you the headstart you need to commence your journey as a herbalist.

Studying herbal medicine can provide numerous benefits. You can gain knowledge about the healing properties of plants, learn to treat common ailments naturally and understand the principles of holistic health. Additionally, studying herbal medicine can provide a greater appreciation of and connection to nature, and may lead to a more sustainable and environmentally-conscious lifestyle.

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