Path of the Folk Herbalist

9-month journey into
everyday herbalism &
practical medicine-making

next round starts Summer 2025

Learn to work with the plants around you, craft simple remedies, and build a personal medicine chest—all within a supportive community of learners.

Shereel standing at the bottom of a mountain with a walking stick and handfuls of freshly picked medicinals with a rainbow in the background

What is folk herbalism?

Folk herbalism is a practical, community-centered approach to working with plants for everyday care and well-being.

It emphasizes resourcefulness, using what’s locally available, and learning through direct relationship with plants rather than relying on formal institutions or complex formulas.

Rooted in ancestral knowledge and lived experience, folk herbalism is about making simple, accessible remedies that connect us to the land, our bodies, and our communities.

Who is this program for?

This program is for those who want to develop a hands-on, resourceful approach to herbalism, whether they are beginners or experienced herbalists looking to deepen their practice.

It’s designed for people who value working with the plants around them, learning through direct experience, and engaging with herbalism in a way that is practical, culturally aware, and community-centered.

This is especially for those seeking something more than clinical herbalism, instead wanting to build a relationship-based practice rooted in everyday life, ancestral knowledge, and accessible care.

If you’re drawn to making your own remedies, understanding the land you live on, and approaching herbalism with curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to accessibility, this program is for you.

Duration: Year-long with 9-months active learning

Sessions: 1x/month, 3 hours per session

Total Hours: 36 hours active learning / 20 hours of outside activities

Prerequisite: The Herbalist Journey Mentorship or 1:1 Interview

starts July 18th!

Take the next step on your herbalist journey.

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Next round starts Summer 2025

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Year 1 Curriculum Overview

Foundations of Folk Herbalism:

Know Your Local Ecosystem – Learn to identify and build relationships with plants around you.
Folk Methods & Simple Preparations – Craft teas, infusions, vinegars, oils, and syrups with what you have.
Food as Medicine – Integrate herbalism into daily life with accessible, nourishing remedies.
Build Your Medicine Chest – Create a personalized herbal toolkit for yourself and loved ones.

About your Teacher

Shereel Washington is a Clinical Herbalist, Educator/Trainer, and Wellness Coach. She graduated from the California School of Herbal Studies, Forestville, CA and has over 1200+ hours of herbal medicine making.

As an educator, Shereel teaches Black North American Herbalism and Medicine Making in various herbal certification programs in schools across Northern California, primarily, the San Francisco Bay Area. As an herbal health, healing, and nutrition practitioner and consultant, Shereel serves diverse ethnic communities in promoting natural health care and wellness through plant medicine. As an advocate of global cultural herbal traditions, Shereel is passionate about preserving the history, knowledge, and expansion of the current practice of Black North American Herbalism.

Shereel's dedication to research and collaboration is also evident in her work with Traditional Medicinals and People Science, where she provided valuable insights into the history of Black North American Herbalists.

Shereel teaches Dance and Qi gong at Deep Root Center For Spiritual Studies in the MOVE: Spirit Rhythm Dance Program in Oakland, CA.

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