This is a comprehensive course reviewing the best herbs for healing, including complete herb forms, benefits, parts used, side effects, dosages, and remedies for hundreds of ailments.

What You'll Learn

  • The best healing herbs

  • Herb forms and benefits

  • Side effects and dosages of herbs

  • Remedies for various ailments

What to Expect

All work is self-paced and on an individual basis. Courses are designed to build upon the student’s accumulated knowledge while also instilling confidence for practical application. Once enrolled in a course, you will have access to all content. You will need the required textbook above to begin your studies. A PDF version of the final exam is available if you prefer to complete your test offline. You will need to submit your answers through this website in order for your test to be graded and the course completed. A grade of 85% is considered passing for each of the open book exams/assignments. 


All programs must be completed within 6 years. The student that does not complete the entire program of study within the time limit may be dropped from active student status and all monies will be lost. Extensions for hardship cases may be applied for in writing. All decisions from the administrative board are final.



The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook

by James A. Duke, Ph.D.

In this book, leading herbal authority James A. Duke, Ph.D., delivers the lowdown on virtually every healing herb available in today's marketplace: its description and history, therapeutic uses, medicinal properties, prescription counterparts, dosage options, safety and effectiveness rating, and precautions.

This course is required for:

Certified Professional Naturopathic Minister, Licensed Professional Naturopathic Minister, Biblical Naturopathic Doctor Program Option 1 and Doctor of Philosophy of Biblical Naturopathic Sciences programs