Clinical Foundations
of Asian American
Herbalism:
8-week course
This advanced 8-week course dives deeper into Asian
American Herbalism, blending ancient TCM philosophy
with practical tools for holistic health. Building on the
Introduction course, Clinical Foundations equips
herbalists, wellness practitioners, and dedicated learners
with culturally rooted knowledge, diagnostic skills, and
personalized herbal formulation techniques.
This course is best suited for those who have
completed the Introduction course or have prior TCM
experience.
The Emotions &
the Five Elements
Clinical Skills
and Case Studies
In-Depth Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory
Topics Include
TCM Formulas and How to Make Your Own Blends
Understanding TCM for Everyday Ailments
Eight Principles of Diagnosis
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.
Includes eight single herbs and four TCM herbal formulas (herbal pills).
Course Kit Shipped to Your Door
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.
8 Live Workshops with Erin
Build on your knowledge with advanced courses and learning opportunities, including in-person retreats and Asian American Herbalism events.
Lifelong Learning
*This program launches September 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.
8 Week Online Program
Clinical Foundations of Asian American Herbalism: A Self Paced Online Course + Live Classes
$1600
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 Eight weeks of in-depth learning with prerecorded classes, live online workshops, and direct email support with Erin. Includes a course kit with 8 single herbs and 4 TCM herbal formulas (only shipped within the US) This intermediate course is best suited for those who have completed the Introduction course or have prior TCM experience.
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Fall 2025 Live Workshop Times
Sept 4 - October 23, 2025 Thursday Live Class 5:30 - 7:00 pm PT 7:30 - 9:00 pm CT 8:30 - 10:00 pm ET
Sept 6 - October 25, 2025 Saturday Office Hours 7:00 - 8:00 am PT 9:00 - 10:00 am CT 10:00 - 11:00 am ET
Cohorts & Live Workshops 2025 - 26
Enhance Your Learning, Explore Special Topics & Get Real-Time Q&A with Erin. You will have access to all live workshop times - choose the times that works for you. Attending the live workshops also encourages completion of the course in 8 weeks.
CLASSES
Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory & Clinical Practice
Class One
Everyday Ailments & Formulas - Energy, Stress, Anxiety
Class Four
The Eight Principles of Diagnosis and the Energetics of Illness
Class Two
Everyday Ailments & Formulas - Digestion, Cold and Flu, Pain
Class Five
The Five Elements & Zangfu Organ Theory - Case Study
Class Three
Everyday Ailments & Formulas - Sleep, Menstrual Cycle
Class Six
Clinical Practice - Intake and Treatment Plans
Class SEVEN
Putting It All Together and Case Studies
Class EIGHT
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Our story
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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.
As featured in
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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