What types of training and credentials do herbalists have and what do they mean?
RH – OHA designation for qualifying practicing Registered Herbalists CH – Chartered Herbalist from Dominion Herbal College in BC; a home study course MH – Master Herbalist from Dominion Herbal College in BC or Master of Herbology from Emerson College of Herbology (no longer in existence); both are 1 yr home study courses Dip.Phyto – Diploma in Phytotherapy – a clinical program from Mohawk College, with 300 clinical hours. PSM – Plant Spirit Medicine Practitioner – a one year program studying with Elliot Cowan. TH – Traditional Herbalist from Living Earth School of Natural Therapies; an in-class program with 250 clinical training hours. CHT – Clinical Herbal Therapist from Dominion Herbal College in BC; an in-class program with 500 clinical training hours MNIMH – designation for Medical Herbalist who are members of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists in England; members must have studied at a qualifying school or college including a minimum of 500 clinical training hours MSc in
