Including plant medicines in your practice is one of the most rewarding ways to offer healing to your clients, and it allows you to be creative and versatile while using natural ingredients. As noted, there are many ways to create herbal formulary, and it is my hope that the structure outlined here gives you a solid foundation upon which to build blends that work effectively for you for years to come. As my students have told me, there are always more herbs to learn, but having this 4-tier formula as a basis allows them to “plug in” the right herbs regardless of the country, culture, or philosophy in which they are working. As you add more herbs to your repertoire, use this structure to help you organize your thoughts and ultimately provide the best and most appropriate botanical remedies to your family, clients, and community.
As always, appreciate the plants, enjoy the process, and share what you learn.