Herbs for Everyday Living
Description
Herbal Medicine Short Course
This short course in herbal medicine is an introduction to naturopathic traditions and practical herbal wisdom. Students will gain an understanding of the most common and powerful everyday herbs to use as medicines, foods, and natural remedies.
Herbs can be incorporated in the kitchen as food and to support the body’s self-healing mechanisms. The course provides practical guidance on how everyday herbs can enhance the health and wellbeing of the whole family, making herbal knowledge accessible, simple, and enjoyable.
This Herbal Short course teaches you:
How to use herbs safely for common complaints, such as digestive issues, headache, common cold, low mood and energy.
How to detoxify and cleanse with herbs and nutrition.
What kitchen herbs boost the immunity, aid the prevention of disease and maintain health.
How to grow herbs, forage them and make your own herbal first aid kit.
Improve your health with common herbs
What our students say
“I’m on the final day of the course and just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed it — Sandra is such a wonderful teacher!
I also wanted to mention that I think you should consider running a one-day Herbal Tea course with her. I can imagine learning about key teas that support different systems in the body — it would be so amazing!”
Madeleine S
About the Course
Almost all societies have traditionally used herbs for their amazing nutritional benefits as well as their therapeutic powers. Not only are herbs and spices a great way to add more flavour to your food, they also offer many health benefits. Herbs (fresh or dried) can be used to season food and herbal teas can be incredibly helpful with a variety of issues due to the health-enhancing effects of the herbs.
CNM’s in-class Herbs for Everyday Living short course is designed to teach students how to use herbs to address daily ailments and what herbs can be used to support different life stages such as pregnancy, menopause or old age. There are lots of examples and recipes on how to make homemade herbal syrups, teas and decoctions. Running over two weekends, the Herbs for Everyday Living course is created for anybody who wants to learn more about the incredible power of herbs.
About the lecturer
Sandra Collazo, mANP
Qualifications: Diploma in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine
Sandra has held a strong believe in natural approaches to health since childhood. She is a passionate advocate of health education and what sets her apart is her ability to take Naturopathic concepts and transform them into practical information that is easy to understand and apply.
What you will learn:
- How to make and use basic herbal medicines for yourself and your family and friends.
- Recipes to make your own simple herbal preparations.
- How to make a herbal first-aid kit.
- How to use herbs to optimise energy, sleep and mood.
- What herbs to use in case of common illnesses and ailments.
- How to detoxify and cleanse vital organs and systems using herbs.
- What are the herbs for women’s health, fertility and menopause.
- How to build your own reference library on common herbs and their safe usage.
Study In-class
- CNM London, 25 Percy Circus, London WC1X 9EU
- 10th & 11th and 24th & 25th October 2026.
- 10am–6pm
Award
CNM Certificate in Herbs in Everyday Living
Recognition
Continuous Professional Development (CPD): This course is worth 60 CPD points awarded by the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP).
You’ll also get 10% off any further CNM Short Courses
Location
CNM, 25 Percy Circus, London WC1X 9EU Location Map (opens in new window)
£395.00
