Berkeley Herbal Center
Go to WebsiteAbout the Organization For the past 30 years, the Berkeley Herbal Center (BHC) has served the Bay Area community as a foundational non-profit dedicated to cultivating the next generation of clinical herbalists. BHC’s core mission is to empower students and the public alike through education and direct mentorship.
BHC is fundamentally dedicated to amplifying diverse herbal traditions, empowering community health, and preparing practitioners for the health needs of the future. To realize this vision, BHC offers eight distinct certification programs, including our comprehensive Clinical Practicum. Our educational model is built upon rigorous academic study combined with deep, hands-on clinical practice, ensuring future practitioners are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to offer sustainable, accessible herbal medicine.
At the core of our service is the busy, low-cost Community Clinic—a vital resource providing sliding-scale health services to thousands of diverse community members annually. Here, students gain real-world ethical practice, working directly with clients under the close supervision of experienced clinical faculty. The clinic is where our commitment to education meets our commitment to health equity.
Beyond this training model, BHC fosters a love for plants through short courses, public health days, and free community events, bridging traditional wisdom and modern science.
