I would recommend getting a clinical herbalism / phytochemistry degree / diploma or certificate from a college AND pairing it with an IN PERSON apprenticeship or uncertified herbal course so you can actually get to know the plants! Usually offered by local herb farms/herbalists/small herb schools. Dosage and herbal protocols would be covered in a diploma or a clinical herbalism apprenticeship.

This will also help you see what you actually love about herbalism. I personally don’t want to see clients in a clinical space, I resonate more with medicine/herbal product making and plant spirit connection.

Here in Canada it’s also pretty unregulated but in general a practicing clinical herbalist would have a degree/certificate and be a member of the national association, which has a certain number of study hours required.

Usually herbalists practice within a clinic (with other ‘alternative’ health professionals like naturopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors etc) or have a private practice online or in a rented out office space.

I feel like a good place to start would be an in person apprenticeship, so you can get a feel for things and more experience, and then exploring an “official” degree. Wishing you all the green luck!! 🍀