Classes

To insure that a student is receiving a complete and in depth education in the practice of Chinese medical herbalism, we have developed the following programs. You may register for one of the programs below and receive a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing all course work. In order to qualify for the Certified Herbalist Certificate from ICH you must complete the entire series of courses listed below.

Note: Health professionals who have a background in Chinese Herbology may be able to skip some courses in the Comprehensive Herbalist Training (Program One) depending on their knowledge of Chinese Herbology. Please call or email us if you have any questions as to whether your background qualifies you to skip any courses.

The above times do not include study hours; this could easily add an additional 200 hrs. Students can work at their own pace, there is no time limit to complete these courses.

The Certified Herbalist Certificate you receive from ICH confirms that you have completed a high level course of training in Chinese medical theory and herbal formulation. You can now consider yourself a Certified Herbalist who is able to effectively diagnose and prescribe herbal formulas in accordance with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Concerning State Licensing for Herbalists

At this time, no state has authorized separate licensing for practicing herbalists. In many states, only a licensed Acupuncturist or Naturopath can legally prescribe herbs using a western diagnosis. However, that does not prevent you from seeing patients and suggesting formulas for them in accordance with Chinese Medical theory.

So it is not using herbs that is at issue but diagnosing a western named disease and suggesting a treatment, without having a medical license issued from the state you practice in.

There are thousands of herbalists practicing in America and Europe. In the West, Herbalists have been accepted as healers for hundreds of years. In China herbalists have been mainstays of the medical healing arts for thousands of years.

Acupuncture School and Licensing – You can now receive credit for ICH courses.

Through a special arrangement with Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA) in Arizona, students who complete the ICH program qualify to “test out” and receive credit for their work. Students wishing to use ICH education in conjunction with other acupuncture schools: please contact your school to determine if they will allow you to transfer credits. This can shorten the time you need to spend in acupuncture school and lower your educational fees.

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Clinical Case Studies and Where Do I Go From Here?
Selected case studies from the Residence Clinical Classes that illustrate the process of interviewing clients, developing a diagnosis and formulating herbal remedies. There are no notes, CEU's or PDA's awarded for these Clinical Case Studies; just a Review Exam. Where Do I Go From Here? A discussion of career opportunities and requirements, how to use the Institute for ongoing education and support, ways to continue your study at home, and beginning to set up your practice.
$165.00
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Clinical Herbalist Training/Certified Herbalist Certificate
Approximately 100 hours
$895.00
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Course Eight Lower Burner Problems/Shen and the Heart/Skin Problems
Lower Burner Problems (6 hours) Herbs and formulas for various acute and chronic "Lower Burner" dysfunction, including urinary tract infections, vaginal discharge and prostatitis. Herbs for Shen and the Heart (7 hours) Herbs and formulas for problems of the "Heart", including restlessness, nervousness and anxiety, insomnia and palpitations. Skin Problems (7 hours) Herbs and formulas for treating various Skin Wind problems such as psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis.
$255.00
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Course Five Herbs for Women
An in-depth presentation of theory, herbs and formulas for common gynecological conditions including: dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, tumors, cysts, fibroids, uterine bleeding. PMS, irregular menstruation and menopause. 16 hours
$204.00
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Course Four Spleen, Stomach and Digestive Problems
Herbs and formulas for various digestive and related problems including: Spleen Wetness, food stagnation, diarrhea, constipation, Cold in the Center, Stomach Heat, Liver Invading the Stomach and Spleen. Understanding Root and Branch in the construction of formulas.
$204.00
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Course One TCM Systems Review and Diagnosis/Classic Tonic Herbs and Formulas for Qi and Blood
TCM Systems Review and Diagnosis (4 hours) A review of important categories and systems of traditional Chinese medicine integrated with a review of crucial diagnostic criteria. This class is a foundation for the study of Chinese herbal medicine. Students find that this seminar not only provides them with a concise review of Chinese theory, but also helps to provide them with a deeper understanding of how to approach clinical diagnosis. Classic Tonic Herbs and Formulas for Qi and Blood (12 hours) Classic formulas for Chi and Blood deficiency, Spleen tonics and formulas for chronic Spleen wetness and yang deficiency. This class is essential for working with energy problems (general fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion) and immune deficiency. It also provides a foundation for working with digestive disorders. Also covered in this class: an overview of the history of Chinese medicine, nomenclature for studying herbs, methods of making teas and traditional ways of understanding formulas.
$204.00
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Course Seven Pain, Injury and Bi Syndromes
Herbs and formulas and patent medicines for pain due to traumatic injury and the comprehensive topic of Bi (arthritic) syndromes. We will also discuss how to use some of the extremely effective biological supplements now available for chronic pain and arthritis. 16 hours
$204.00
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Course Six Colds, Flu, Coughs and Asthma
Learn to differentiate and treat the various patterns of colds, flu, sore throat, coughs and asthma according to Chinese medicine using raw herbs and patent formulas. Prevention and treatment for resolving symptoms caused by viral strains which are basically untreatable by allopathic drugs. Every year new strains wreak havoc on the bodies of millions. After this class, your patients should not need those (questionable) "Flu Shots". 16 hours
$204.00
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Course Three Liver Disharmonies
Herbs and formulas for all Liver imbalances: Liver Chi Stagnation, Liver Yang Rising and Liver Wind, Liver Blood and Liver Yin deficiency, Shao Yang conditions, Liver Fire in the Head, Liver Congestion with Damp Heat Descending, plus liver related eye problems. 16 hours
$204.00
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Course Two Tonic Herbs and Formula for Yin and Yang
Yin tonics for lung, stomach, liver, kidney and heart. Classic herbal formulas for Kidney Yin, Yang and Jin. This class covers all the kidney syndromes. 16 hours
$204.00
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