Numerous opportunities to learn about the field of herbalism are available. The American Herbal Products Association offers answers to FAQs about herbal products on its Web site, https://www.ahpa.org/herbal_faq. Go to health food stores and Chinese herb shops. Look through the books and periodicals they offer. Talk to the people who run the shops—they may be professional herbalists. Ask them about their field and how they like it. Perhaps you can get a part-time job there to learn more or job-shadow shop owners.
Join a local horticulture society. Plant a garden or grow plants in containers or a window garden. Professional associations offer many programs and workshops that are available to everyone, and some also have student memberships.
If you find that you are seriously interested in this career, consider taking a seminar or online course from one of the privately run herbal schools. Search the Internet for organizations that offer classes, and also for more information about herbs and herbal formulas.
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