Berkeley Herbal Center's Community Clinic

07/12/2022

If you wish to know how herbalism can change someone's life, you need only read our latest blog - a heartfelt personal account by our alumni and herbalist Ashley Campos.

For as long as she can remember, Ashley longed to connect with nature and community in a real way. That yearning grew into resolve when she found out her father was sick.

Determined to find healing and answers in nature, she turned to herbalism and joined the BHC apprenticeship program - and for the first time, she truly felt at home.

Her love of herbs runs in her blood- and quite literally so - since she also discovered that both her great-grandmothers were also herbalists!

Ashley now serves her community as a registered herbalist, BHC faculty member, and is starting her own herbalist practice as !

Click the link below to discover more about Ashley's incredible journey.

https://www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/alumni-herbalist-ashley-campos/

06/09/2022

Announcing the BHC Students Annual Spring Medicine Show!

Stop by the Berkeley Herbal Center on Saturday June 18th between 10am and 4pm - and make sure to bring cash so you can stock up on handcrafted herbals!

Expect delicious bevs like kombucha, iced Mexican Cacao made with medicinal mushrooms, and other herbal delights - plus meet our second year students - , and as they share their wares throughout the day at this free event!

Oh - and if you stop by after 2pm, you'll also get to boogie down some free funky jazz in the park.

Check out the link below to get all the details and save it to your calendar!

https://www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/events/2022-herbal-medicine-show/

04/05/2022

We had an amazing trip to the Anza-Borrego desert home of the Kumeyaay & Cahuilla.
We Got to meet ocotillo, Yerba mansa, wolf berry and chaparral (to name a few!) and experience their lessons of resilience-
Thank you to Leah & Autumn for sharing all of your wisdom and to the Therapeutics & Apprenticeship for making the trip so special.

03/29/2022

Ready to head out to the woods to hang out with plants?? The idea of cooking over a fire, and lugging gear around is just too much to organize and get together?

Herb camp would be perfect for you!!! Just show up with a sleeping bag and clothes. We have organized sweet accommodations and bought and cooked all the meals. All that is missing is you!

Sign up soon to reserve your spot!

Come to Herb Camp! June 19th- 24th we're going to Smith River in California to connect with other herbalists& the wild spirits of nature.

03/26/2022

Wow...come on out to herb camp...all are welcome.

Come to Herb Camp! June 19th- 24th we're going to Smith River in California to connect with other herbalists& the wild spirits of nature.

03/23/2022

This class is offered online, beginning this Friday. It kicks off a series of lectures about this important subject and underground healers.

Kicking off our 2022 lecture series, Healing with Entheogens, is Brigitte Mars, who has been holding space in psychedelic ceremonies both for groups and individuals for over 50 years. Join Brigitte to learn how one can best prepare for a journey into the Great Mystery and bring back gems that will e...

03/18/2022

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 22

Meeting the Spirit of Tea is our springtime fundraiser.

Join our circle of supporters for an intimate afternoon away from the busy-ness of life in Keneuoe Rama's enchanting Oakland Hills Garden.

You’ll be treated to a breathtaking view of the Bay, serenaded by the hum of bees and classical cello music, and invited into connection with fellow herbalists, nature-lovers, and donors.

Your ticket purchase will help ensure the next generation of herbalists receive the education they need to empower themselves and their communities with herbal medicine care.

Tickets to this event are limited.
See the link below to learn more about the event and get yours!
https://www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/product/meeting-the-spirit-of-tea/

Learn more about Keneuoe's incredible work here: https://www.liveinpeace-now.com/

03/17/2022

03/02/2022

Kicking off our 2022 lecture series, Healing with Entheogens, is Brigitte Mars, who has been holding space in psychedelic ceremonies both for groups and individuals for over 50 years. Join Brigitte to learn how one can best prepare for a journey into the Great Mystery and bring back gems that will e...

02/20/2022

This month's herbalist spotlight is shining on Tyler, founder of Sage Against the Disease.

https://www.berkeleyherbalcenter.org/alumni-tyler-anderson/

What started as a simple curiosity turned into a lifelong career on interdisciplinary holistic medicine.

After graduating from our three year program in 2014, Tyler went on to get his Master's of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, his Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and more than 500 hours of his yoga teacher training.

Now, he combines acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, herbal medicine, nutritional counseling and Tui Na massage to offer a full spectrum of therapies.

In the spotlight on his herbalist journey, at the link in our bio, Tyler shares the Di da jiao formula, a topical liniment he loves for speeding up recovery time for injury.