HERBAL CONSTITUENTS 

Why Study Herbal Constituents?

If you've ever had a tedious, boring, or confusing experience with chemistry (or wondered how it was relevant to your practice), this course flips the script! Join us for a spirited romp through the realm of phytochemistry where we decipher the code of medicinal molecules with a clear, engaging, and clinically grounded approach. Learn the answers to questions like: What, exactly, does oligomeric proanthocyanidins mean and why does it matter? Which herbs feature these constituents? And ... how do I ensure they're present and active in my products?

If you're looking for an accessible, practical, accurate, and relevant understanding of how herbs work, you've come to the right place ... Our Herbal Constituents course will enrich your understanding of herbal medicine and take your botanical practice to the next level with functional phytochemistry.

Is this course right for me?

We're excited to invite you on this journey as we delve into the art & science of Herbal Constituents! Whether you're an herbalist or medicine maker, herbal products specialist, teacher or author, pharmacist or healthcare professional, we think you'll love this comprehensive course with Lisa Ganora, Kat Martello & Heather Irvine in live weekly webinars. We designed Herbal Constituents to be a highly interactive, in-depth experience for a variety of advanced students and botanically-oriented professionals. While there are no formal prerequisites, we've found that students generally get more out of it if they've graduated from a clinical herbalism school, have a relevant undergraduate degree, are practicing professionals, or have a strong interest in the botanical sciences. We invite you to register today, but if you're not satisfied with the course for any reason, we offer a 14-day, no strings attached, money back guarantee!

Testimonials

This phytochemistry class with Lisa Ganora is a must. It will take your medicine making and herbal recommendations to a new level. Lisa is a dynamic instructor. She makes chemistry fun, to the point that you may even feel compelled to go out and get a molecular modeling kit. You will see the chemical intelligence of plants and herbs that you’ve known for years in an entirely different light. — Natasha Leger, herbalist, attorney, author

 The Herbal Constituents course opened up a new perspective for me to understand and make my relationship with plants even steadier and deeper. The "phytochemistry eye" that Lisa and her team will guide you to develop, is one that will help you to feel more confident in making herbal remedies, renew your appreciation for the old traditions and herbal wisdom, as well as develop a modern technical language which will facilitate communication with a variety of people who are just beginning to look into herbal medicine. The course is well-structured, engaging, and super fun. You will love it as much as I have! — Annalisa Nardi, Florence, Italy

This course has been a game-changer for our herbal practice. Rena is a 15-year veteran herbal hobbyist, and she was initially skeptical. But the instructor's depth of knowledge and insight has blown both of us away. The course has significantly expanded our understanding of herbal constituents and their effects, which will undoubtedly elevate the quality of our launch of Heritage Botanicals, a natural apothecary and herbal solutions business. The comprehensive and well-structured curriculum has filled gaps in our previous knowledge and provided valuable new information. The instructor's expertise and passion for the subject matter are evident throughout the course, making it engaging and enjoyable. We highly recommend this class to anyone seeking to enhance their herbal knowledge and improve their craft. Investing in this course will pay off in terms of the quality and effectiveness of your herbal remedies. —James & Rena Breeding, Heritage Botanicals

My background is Chemistry and Herbalism, I was looking for an in-depth course that could merge the latest research, Traditional Western herbalism, and practical knowledge. I found that the Herbal Constituents 1 and 2 exceeded my expectations. Lisa's classes are very enjoyable, with high quality materials and very valuable information. There is a live class weekly and recordings are delivered immediately after this class that allowed me to get up to date as I was not able to join the live classes because of the time zone differences. In addition, there are very detailed and thorough study guides with plenty of information about research, publications and traditional medicine input. The assignments addressed practical examples that helped me integrate all the theory in a deeper level. So I did get all the ins and outs of phytochemistry that makes me more confident to read and understand the literature, how to identify the right sources, and how to use plants wisely therapeutically for my clients and for developing new formulations. The teamwork is very efficient and dedicated, I always had an immediate response to my questions, and very good feedback with more references and links to other sources to deepen my knowledge. I think this is a must course for any person working with plants at a therapeutic level. — Sofia Perez Villar, IRH    Conscious Earth Medicine

Taking this course has been the best decision I have ever made on my path as an herbalist. Although I have studied herbal therapeutics for almost 20 years, this course has opened my eyes to a whole new way of understanding the healing possibilities of the plant world. Lisa is an extraordinary teacher and is absolutely brilliant. This course provides so much incredible information that I wish I could take it all over again! The foundations of synergy and solubility have changed the way I look at herbal extracts and this course teaches a whole new language with which to be able to decipher scientific studies and find a deep understanding of how plants affect the body. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in herbalism, nutrition, formulation, or plant sciences. Even beginners will benefit from the approachable content and Lisa’s fun teaching style that keeps these topics interesting and provides a really enjoyable learning experience. — Rebecca Diane, herbalist, Descendent Botanicals