Cloud Forest Online Academy
Chinese Herbalism
Begin with Chinese herbal traditions, then study individual herbs, botanical photographs, classic formula structure and evidence-informed safety.
All seven fields are included. Monthly: a free 7-day trial with a card, then $34/month. Annual: $390 billed today, renewing every year, with no trial. Active on-campus students have academy access included. Check your existing account before subscribing.
Suggested first course
Chinese Herbalism & Formulas: A Comprehensive Beginner Course
Study traditional principles, 66 individual herb profiles and 15 classic formulas, using botanical photographs, source references and knowledge checks.
Your first step
Begin with the foundations before studying the individual herbs.
What you will practise
Build a reference notebook that distinguishes plant identity, traditional uses, clinical evidence, processing and safety.
Choose your direction
Start with the foundations, study the herb families in order, then compare classic formulas and complete the applied study exercises.
- Study photographs and labels without tasting, collecting or preparing unfamiliar herbs.
- This course provides educational reference study. It does not qualify you to diagnose, prescribe or process toxic herbs.