Supporting Herbalists Since 1989
The American Herbalists Guild (AHG) is a membership-based organization dedicated to supporting the practice and profession of clinical herbalism. We connect the public with qualified clinical herbalists and reputable herb schools, while supporting herbalists through continuing education, clinical and business resources, peer-reviewed publications, advocacy, local chapters, events, and a vibrant professional community.
Whether you’re looking for a clinical herbalist, exploring herbal education, building your practice, or pursuing Registered Herbalist status, we’re here to help you find the people, knowledge, and resources you need.
Focus Session: Business Skills Workshop
Book Publishing Demystified
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Have you ever considered writing a book? Do you have a deep well of knowledge, unique experience, or a special approach to a topic that hasn’t been written about before? Spend an hour with Carleen Madigan, editorial director of Storey Publishing (the publisher for many respected herbalists), to learn the ins and outs of the publishing process. She’ll share advice on how to frame up your idea in a way that reaches the biggest audience possible, how to put together a proposal, the pros and cons of working with an agent, the realities of writing a man
Focus Session: Business Skills Workshop
The Business of Herbalism
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
This class is for herbalists who want to build a real business around their work—one that is not only aligned and meaningful, but financially sustainable.Because knowing the plants is only one part of the equation. Turning that knowledge into a living, evolving body of work—clients, classes, content, and products—is something else entirely.
In this Focus Session, I’ll teach directly from my experience as an herbalist and entrepreneur. We’ll explore how to build and grow a practice across multiple pathways: 1:1 client work, workshops and classes (both online and in-person), and product-based offerings—whether handmade in small batches or developed through more scalable, manufacturing-based models.
Stay Connected with AHG
The American Herbalists Guild is a community of practitioners, educators, students, and others committed to supporting the practice and profession of clinical herbalism. Stay connected with AHG for upcoming events, educational opportunities, herbal news, and ways to learn, connect, and take part in the work of our community.