Herbal Licensing and Practice
In this article, we’ll explore obtaining a Herbal license to legally practice herbalism. Herbal remedies have treated ailments for centuries. By obtaining your Herbal license, you’ll gain knowledge to safely and effectively use herbs.
Setting Up a Herbal Business
Consider market research and basic knowledge of herbal remedies before starting a herbal business. Other key factors: Licensing and registration, location, and marketing.
You can promote herbal products online by creating useful guides and starting a newsletter.
Regulatory Aspects
It’s illegal for herbalists to treat, cure or prescribe – only licensed medical practitioners can do that. Starting this business is profitable but you need a good model. Research on different aspects is key for success because there is competition.
Quick Tips for Starters
- Gather materials and decide which herbs to grow.
- Plant seeds, care for plants, start selling, advertise.
- Contact city/state revenue departments for licenses to run an herbal business.
- Follow FDA labeling requirements.
- Don’t sell unsafe herbs.
- Set up a space.
Earning Potential of Herbalists
Initial herbal consultation fees range $30-$60 and follow-ups around $30. Herbs cost $30-$50 per month. Prices vary by region and practitioner. Herbalism is not regulated currently. There are no entry requirements to become a herbalist. Clinical herbalism, making/selling herbal products, teaching, and writing are career options. The American Herbalists Guild notes herbalists earn $20,000-$120,000 per year depending on their practice area and successes.