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American Herbalists Guild

The American Herbalists Guild promotes clinical herbalism as a respected profession, advocating for ethical practices and accessibility in herbal education. They empower herbalists and honor diverse practices while committing to environmental sustainability.

<p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">Join us for the 36th Annual American Herbalists Guild Symposium&nbsp;in Black Mountain, North Carolina, August 14-16, 2026.<p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; 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font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">This year&#39;s theme, Facilitating Regulation: The Role of Clinical Herbalism in Autoimmunity &amp; Chronic Conditions, explores how herbalists can support resilience and restoration through both contemporary clinical insight and traditional wisdom.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">Join herbal practitioners, educators, students, and medicine makers from across the country for a weekend of inspiring classes, clinical intensives, plant walks, experiential workshops, and community connection in the beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains. Optional Pre-Symposium and Post Symposium Intensives offer opportunities for deeper study.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">The AHG Symposium is more than just an educational event. It&#39;s a gathering that brings herbalists together to support and inspire each other. In addition to regular symposium sessions, we offer lots of opportunities to socialize and network. Plan to attend Friday evening&#39;s Maypop Mixer and our Saturday night Sassafrass Soir&eacute;. The Vendor Fair will also be in full swing throughout the weekend; here, you can learn about new herbal products, educational opportunities, and more.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;">AHG Members receive $50 off General Admission. Check your email, refer to the Member Area in the AHG Online Community, or contact us at <a fr-original-style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="mailto:office@americanherbalistsguild.com" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; box-sizing: inherit; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto;">office@americanherbalistsguild.com</a> for your exclusive discount code!<p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin: 0pt 0px; font-family: Muli; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background: none; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(14, 16, 26); text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/ymca_blue_ridge_assembly/api/Program/Detail?programId=yn6ojKy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;" target="_blank">Register here for lodging, meal plans, or commuter packages directly through our venue, the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly</a>.

36th Annual AHG Symposium (2026)

We&rsquo;re thrilled to invite you to Roots &amp; Renewal: An AHG ReGathering, a special in-person event hosted by the American Herbalists Guild! Set against the backdrop of the majestic and resilient Blue Ridge Mountains, this 1.5-day gathering is a celebration of herbal community, resilience, connection and renewal. Join us for: 🌿 Classes and plant walks with Southeast regional herbalists 🎤 A dynamic keynote presentation 🤝 Networking socials &amp; a vibrant Vendor Shopping Area This event builds on the theme of our 2024 Symposium, offering fresh perspectives and a heartfelt return to gathering in person. There will be something for everyone&mdash;from experienced practitioners to eager students.&nbsp; Food trucks will be on-site, and there are plenty of local restaurants nearby. Attendees are responsible for booking their own lodging at a local hotel or rental. Space is limited&mdash;don&rsquo;t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the herbal community in the Asheville area. Schedule coming soon. We can&rsquo;t wait to welcome you to this special AHG community gathering!

Roots & Renewal: An AHG ReGathering

<p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit">Join us for the 2024 American Herbalists Guild Symposium<p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit">in Black Mountain, North Carolina, October 4 to 7, 2024.<p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit">Our venue, the Blue Ridge Assembly in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, is just outside Asheville and promises attendees peak fall color and lots of trails to explore.<p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit">This year's symposium theme, Herbal Roots and Medicinal Mushrooms, highlights these potent remedies' use in clinical practice. We also feature a Certificate Track, Botanical Support in Aging, and many plant walks, experiential workshops, and cutting-edge classes for everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners. <p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit">However, the AHG Symposium is more than just an educational event. It's a gathering that brings herbalists together to support and inspire each other. In addition to regular symposium sessions, we offer lots of opportunities to socialize and network. Plan to attend Friday evening's Maypop Mixer and our legendary Saturday night Rockin' Roots Dance Party. The Vendor Fair will also be in full swing throughout the weekend; here, you can learn about new herbal products, educational opportunities, and more. <p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit">AHG Members receive $75 off General Admission. Check your email, refer to the Member Menu on the AHG website, or contact us at <a href="mailto:office@americanherbalistsguild.com" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">office@americanherbalistsguild.com</a> for your exclusive discount code!<p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="margin:0pt 0px;font-family:Muli;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background:transparent;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;color:rgb(14, 16, 26);text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://blueridgeassembly.org/etn/lodging-and-meals-american-herbalists-guild-annual-symposium/" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Register for lodging and/or meal plans directly through the Blue Ridge Assembly here.</a>

American Herbalists Guild

Past events

Past events

36th Annual AHG Symposium (2026)

Roots & Renewal: An AHG ReGathering

2024 AHG Symposium: Herbal Roots & Medicinal Mushrooms

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