Unlock the science behind herbal healing with a comprehensive guide to the nutrients found in hundreds of medicinal herbs. Discover how traditional herbal wisdom is supported by modern nutritional analysis, making it easier to understand why herbs work. Build a solid foundation in nutritional herbology and deepen your understanding of the natural compounds that make herbs such valuable tools for holistic health. You will also learn the active chemical(s) behind an herb’s use that makes it effective. 

What You'll Learn

  • Nutritional components of herbs

  • How to determine an herb's medicinal property

  • Herb classifications

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.



Nutritional Herbology

by Mark Pederson

Have you ever wondered which herbs are good sources of Iron, Chromium, Selenium or Calcium? Well, this book is for you. Mark Pedersen's Nutritional Herbology is a one-of-a-kind resource book giving you a comprehensive summary of what nutrients are in herbal supplements and how they work! You will find detailed nutritional analysis for hundreds of herbs, including Chinese constitutional combinations. With each herb's nutritional profile is a historical summary of the herb's use, a list of medicinal properties as well as folk remedies.
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This course is required for:

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

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