Our story Learn and care for your mind, body, and soul with Herb Folk courses Intro to Asian American Herbalism & TCM: 6-week Course

Discover Asian American Herbalism This immersive 6-week online program brings you into the world of Asian American Herbalism, where ancient philosophy meets modern wellness practices. Designed for anyone looking to understand Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM) powerful wellness system—including wellness practitioners and herbalists—this course offers practical, culturally rooted knowledge to enrich your life and practice. You will learn the concepts and tools of TCM, which is usually only taught over 3 years in acupuncture school.

Meet Erin One Teacher. One Book. This course is Based on the Asian American Herbalism book. Learn from one expert teacher who wrote the book on Asian American Herbalism.

Five Elements + Organ Theory Energetic Healing of Qi, Blood, Yin + Yang Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory + History Topics Include Top 30 TCM Herbs + Foods Energetics of Illness Tongue Reading + Self Diagnosis

Includes 3 Herb Folk teas, a moxibustion kit, and a signed copy of the Asian American Herbalism book. Course Kit Shipped to Your Door Build on your knowledge with advanced courses and learning opportunities, including in-person retreats and Asian American Herbalism events. Lifelong Learning *This program re-launches February 2025 Program Features You can start our self-guided program anytime*, with access to a library of course recordings, handouts, and our signature course kit sent directly to your home. Erin will be available by email, in student forums, and during the live workshops. 6 Week Online Program Live Workshop Schedule Our online workshops are live and interactive -so you can ask questions and learn in real-time. Once you begin the course, sign up for the cohort that fits your schedule. 6 Live Workshops with Erin

Class Topics History of Chinese Medicine & Asian Herbalism Basics Class One Energetic Healing of Qi and Blood, and Herbs Part 1 Class Four TCM Theory: Eastern Energetics, The Five Elements, & Organ Theory Class Two Energetic Healing of Yin and Yang, and Herbs Part 2 Class Five The Energetics of Illness & Principles of Diagnosis (Including Tongue Diagnosis) Class Three Putting It All Together - Self Diagnosis and A Treatment Plan Class Six

BUY NOW Introduction Course $900 BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2025 Six weeks of learning with prerecorded classes, live online workshops, and direct email correspondence with Erin. A course kit with 3 Herb Folk teas, a moxibustion kit, and a signed copy of Asian American Herbalism will be shipped directly to your home. Investment Course kits can only be shipped within the US BUY NOW Bundle with Clinical Foundations $2600 CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS (LEVEL 2) BEGINS SEPT 2025 Save $300 when you bundle the Introduction and Clinical Foundations courses. This bundle includes all benefits from both the Introduction course (Level 1) and the Clinical Foundations course (Level 2), which launches in September 2025.

Fall 2024 Cohort Spring 2025 Cohort Summer 2025 Cohort Sept 12 - October 17, 2024 Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 pm PT 7:30 - 9:00 pm CT 8:30 - 10:00 pm ET February 1 - March 8, 2025 Saturdays 7:00 - 8:30 am PT 9:00 - 10:30 pm CT 10:00 - 11:30 am ET July 9 - August 12, 2025 Wednesdays* 3:00 - 4:30 pm PT 5:00 - 6:30 pm CT 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET Final class is on Tues, Aug 12th Cohorts & Live Workshops 2024 - 25 Enhance Your Learning, Explore Special Topics & Get Real-Time Q&A with Erin. You will receive a link to choose your preferred cohort after registering for the course. Attending the live workshops also encourages completion of the course in 6 weeks.

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Get to know the teacher Erin Masako Wilkins is an Asian American herbalist, acupuncturist, and author who has treated patients for years and taught workshops for those seeking more information about herbal healing. Her book, “Asian American Herbalism: Traditional and Modern Healing Practices for Everyday Wellness,” is at the intersection of North American folk herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine. Remarkably, Erin is one of the first AAPI authors on this subject for a general audience and approaches this work from a deeply personal place.

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Click the image for an interview about trends in East Asian medicine and food as medicine Mountain Rose Herbs Podcast Erin on Asian Am Herbalism with JiLING Lin & Zoey XinYI Gong

Herb Rally Podcast Erin on Asian Am Herbalism with Mason of Herb Rally An interview about Erin’s work and the release of the Asian Am Herbalism book

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