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Herbalism Roots We offer a cutting-edge 500-Hour Herbalism Program in Denver, Colorado.
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Herbalism Roots in Denver, Colorado offers a cutting-edge 500-Hour Herbalism Certificate Program, which includes the study of medicinal herbs within a pathophysiological paradigm–connecting plants with the body systems they affect. In addition, the program uniquely includes classes on soil preparation, gardening, and field trips to the mountains, so that each student can personally connect and be empowered to grow, identify, and understand the life cycle of plants. The herbalist program also includes classes on folk medicine, the traditional and ancient uses of herbal medicine from a variety of cultures. There will also be classes and practice with medicine making, wildcrafting, as well as herbal intakes/evaluations, therapeutic herbalism sessions, working with an herbal apothecary, and working at community gardens.

10/15/2026

🌿 Sometimes a book can change the way we see the world and how we move through it.

Kim is sharing how The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer has inspired her to rethink the little things she does in her everyday life.

Through its beautiful message of gratitude, generosity, reciprocity, and our relationship with nature, this book reminds us that even small changes in how we live and connect with others can make a meaningful difference. 🌱

Have you ever read a book that changed the way you approach everyday life? We’d love to hear about it!

10/12/2026

What is pulsed dosing in herbalism?

At Herbalism Roots, Martin is introducing our students to pulsed dosing, an approach that involves taking herbs at specific intervals rather than continuously.

He explains how this method works and why understanding timing, frequency, and the properties of different herbs is an important part of herbal education.

It’s all about learning the details behind traditional herbal practices and developing a deeper understanding of how botanicals interact with the body.

10/08/2026

📖🌿 Martín has an herbal crush, and it’s Culpeper!

In this Herbalism Roots discussion, Kim and Martín explore Culpeper’s Complete Herbal, a book filled with centuries of herbal knowledge and history.

Kim shares why Culpeper is considered one of the fathers of modern medicine, while Martín talks about his fascination with the incredible amount of history preserved in this classic herbal text.

A little herbal history, a lot of plant wisdom!

10/05/2026

Let’s talk Hawthorn Berry 🌿

Kim is sharing some of the many benefits of Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus spp.) and why this beautiful plant has such a long history of use in traditional herbalism.

Hawthorn is best known as a heart supporting herb, traditionally used to support healthy circulation and overall cardiovascular wellness. It’s also rich in antioxidant plant compounds and has a long history of being used to support the emotional heart during times of stress and grief.

10/01/2026

🌻 Meet the Asteraceae Family 🌻

Martin is sharing a little plant wisdom about the Asteraceae family, also known as the sunflower family. It’s the second-largest plant family in the world!

What looks like one flower is actually a composite of many tiny flowers working together. These can include petal-like ray flowers and the small disc flowers found in the center. Each tiny flower has its own reproductive structures.

And those green, overlapping structures beneath the flower? They’re called bracts, which surround and protect the flower head.

Once you know what to look for, you’ll start recognizing members of this incredible plant family everywhere.

09/28/2026

🔥🌿 Fire C***r, herbal tradition, and a little herbal history!

Kim and Martín are diving into Fire C***r! 101 Zesty Recipes for Health Boosting Remedies Made with Apple C***r Vinegar by renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar.

Beyond the recipes, they share the interesting story behind the term “Fire C***r.” Rosemary Gladstar helped popularize the herbal preparation decades ago and later became involved in the effort to keep the name Fire C***r available for everyone to use rather than allowing it to become a trademarked term.

It’s a great reminder that herbalism isn’t just about the plants and preparations—it’s also about tradition, community, and keeping herbal knowledge accessible. 🌱🔥

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09/24/2026

Plant Spirit Healing

Our students learn a traditional healing session that brings together plant medicine, sound, movement, and energetic practices into one intentional experience.

Throughout the session, plants are incorporated topically alongside practices that support energetic and emotional healing.

Guided meditation
Plant brushings
Singing bowls
Rattles
Smoke medicine
Thai herbal compresses
Herbal adornment
A custom flower essence blend

It was such a beautiful experience watching our students practice the full sequence and bring all of these elements together with care and intention.

We love seeing them develop their own connection with the plants and the healing practices they’re learning.

09/21/2026

One Herb at a Time: Dandelion Root

Sometimes, keeping it simple is one of the best ways to get to know an herb.

Kim is talking about using single herbs as teas, with dandelion root as the focus. Dandelion root is traditionally considered a cooling hepatic herb, meaning it has an affinity for the liver, and it’s also well known for supporting healthy digestion.

Working with herbs individually gives students the opportunity to really experience each plant, its taste, energetics, actions, and how it feels in the body. 🌱

09/17/2026

🌱 Rooted in the earth, learning by doing.

Our Herbalism Roots students spent an incredible weekend with our gardening instructor, Sharona Thompson, at her Ruby Hill Tiny Farm, an urban homestead right in the heart of Denver. It’s inspiring to see just how much can be grown and cultivated in a backyard space!

Students got hands-on experience in Sharona’s garden while also taking part in a community service gardening project at a local food forest and pollinator garden. 🐝🌼

They brought that experience home with them, too! Students received seeds from the pollinator garden to start creating pollinator-friendly spaces in their own neighborhoods, plants from Sharona’s garden, and eight different plants they propagated themselves. 🌿

One of the highlights was seeing mycorrhiza in action, breaking down wood chips, supporting the soil, and helping promote healthy plant root growth.

And, of course, the weekend wouldn’t have been complete without Holly’s homemade bagels, Maria’s homemade pupusas, Sharona’s chickens, and a few adorable appearances from Meow Kitty. 🐓🐈

We love exploring both the science and spirituality of gardening. Learning how to grow your own plants and herbs for healing creates a deeper connection to the plants we work with and the earth they come from.

Thank you to our students, Sharona, and her neighborhood for such a beautiful weekend of learning, community, and connection. 🌱💚

09/15/2026

🌿🍸 Plants, herbs… and cocktails?

Martin and Kim are sharing a few fun resources for exploring the botanical side of cocktail making!

📚 The Drunken Botanist is a favorite not only for its recipes, but for the fascinating history behind the plants, herbs, fruits, and botanicals that have found their way into our glasses.

🌱 Wildcrafted Cocktails is another beautiful resource, filled with gorgeous photography and inspiration for incorporating wild and botanical ingredients into creative drinks.

🔮 And just for fun, there’s even a Botanical Cocktail Oracle deck, combining botanical inspiration with a little creativity and play.

Whether you’re interested in herbalism, plant history, or simply discovering another way plants show up in everyday life, these are some fun additions to the bookshelf.

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1221 Galapago Street
Denver, CO
80204

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Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm

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+13036233121

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