These are some of the most important resource websites that an herbalist can use. These are the guides set in place that help herbalists navigate their world. They show us the do’s and don’ts, help us get together, to know our herbs better, keep up with the science, and so, so much more. If you want to get deep into herbal medicine and get to know the beautiful creation that God gave us to help us stay healthy, any of these websites would be a fantastic place to start.
American Botanical Council
From the ABC about page:
At the American Botanical Council, also known as the Herbal Medicine Institute, we are passionate about helping people live healthier lives through the responsible use of herbs, medicinal plants. ABC is an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media.
Our staff, Board of Trustees, and Advisory Board are committed to providing you with the most reliable, up-to-date information about herbs based on modern science and traditional wisdom. Our publications are extensively peer-reviewed, and include a vast selection of periodicals, books, monographs, safety reviews, continuing education materials, searchable online databases, and more.
American Herbalists Guild
From the AHG homepage:
The American Herbalists Guild was founded in 1989 as a non-profit, educational organization to represent the goals and voices of herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants. Our primary goal is to promote a high level of professionalism and education in the study and practice of therapeutic herbalism.
American Herbal Products Association
From the AHPA about page:
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is the national trade association and voice of the herbal products industry.
Founded in 1982, AHPA’s mission is to promote the responsible and sustainable commerce of herbal products to ensure that consumers have informed access to a wide variety of safe herbal goods. AHPA’s vision is for high quality herbal products to be readily accessible to and broadly used by consumers.
AHPA has adopted numerous policies in support of this mission through a process that includes significant input from AHPA members. These policies represent meaningful self-regulation for the herbal products industry.