About The Homegrown Herbalist
School of Botanical Medicine
Founding a Groundbreaking School
Dr. Patrick Jones, founder of the HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine has been a practicing veterinarian for over 25 years. He is also a clinical herbalist and traditional naturopath. For decades he has seen the power of herbs bless the lives of his veterinary patients as well as his human clients.
Because of his veterinary credentials, Dr. Jones is regularly able to treat cases that most herbalists would not have within the normal scope of their practice. Gangrene, rattlesnake bites, gunshot wounds, poisonings, massive hemorrhage, shock, brain trauma, sepsis, and countless other conditions have been part of Dr. Jones’ daily herbal practice for decades. Dr. Jones has literally seen miracles with medicinal plants in his veterinary practice and has used his extensive experience to help his human clients as well.
Different Roots, and Different Results
As a result, our program differs significantly from the typical online herb school. There is nothing “theoretical” or “historical” about the curriculum of the HomeGrown Herbalist School. The lessons and principles taught are the result of years of real clinical practice “in the trenches”. This is not “cut and paste” herbalism or the regurgitation of ideas read in books written by folks that read things in other books. This is real, practical, functional herbal medicine.
The HomeGrown Herbalist School curriculum is based on a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and the process of disease. Only by understanding these fundamentals can we really build a foundation for true healing. Add to that a deep understanding of how and why the plants do what they do to the body (rather than merely memorizing long lists of their various actions) and you have, at the end of the program, a student that is truly prepared to practice as a clinical herbalist.
Because of his veterinary experience, Dr. Jones also teaches the veterinary applications of herbal remedies throughout the course.
Online and In-Person – Something for Everyone
Though all of the coursework can be completed online, there are also hands-on workshops, plant walks, and masters’ seminars to ensure that each student receives true mentoring in the art and practice of herbal medicine. These workshops and herb walks are also recorded on video so that even those that can’t attend in person can benefit from the experience. These workshops and seminars are put on at various times throughout the year at various locations to facilitate attendance. Each online learning module also has an assessment quiz to reinforce your learning. Some lessons also include assignments that are reviewed by the instructor individually with each student. A students-only forum is also available for individual and group discussions with Dr. Jones and other students.
A Fundamental Difference
The fundamental principle of The HomeGrown Herbalist philosophy is that our strongest botanical relationships in healing need to be rooted in our own local soil. Heavy emphasis is placed on plants that are easily grown or abundantly available in the wild. Learning to cultivate, locate, identify, harvest and process these local medicinal plants is an important part of being a self-reliant, successful clinical herbalist.
Students work at their own pace as life allows with no deadlines or timetables. The cost of the program is a fraction of that of many comparable programs and we are confident that the content is unsurpassed in the industry.
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Ratings and Reviews
Lisa Precht
I had watched many of Doc Jones videos so I had a basic understanding of who he was. This is why I was intrigued by this particular course. I finished school as a Functional Nutritional Counselor and honestly so much of that program just covered Body Systems without the actual treatment protocols. This program really incorporates not just how the body works, but how Plants heal!
Beverly Bearden
Doc's lessons are very practical and educational. He brings his knowledge from several decades of playing a healing role both humans and animal cases. He appreciates the power and efficacy of the herbs and has really helped me to gain more confidence in my understanding of how to use them. Doc makes it fun to learn and I highly recommend this course to anyone!
Marcia Daniels
I expected to learn just about herbs and how to use them as medicine, I did not expect to learn all the hows, whens, and whys, and learn about the complete body systems so you really understand not only how and why to use specific herbs, but what the herbs are acting on in your body and why they have the results they do.
ProsperInHealth
Appreciate the physiology incorporated into the class which helps bring a clearer understanding on how the body works and responds to medicinal herbs. Dr. Jones has a generous spirit in sharing his knowledge and is delightful to listen to. I'd attend the nature walks if I lived closer! Doc Jones has inspired me to start growing herbs which I am planing out my garden this winter for next spring. 🙂
Jessica Coulter
I love learning from Patrick. The way he teaches just sinks into my soul. His humor and wisdom makes it enjoyable and the quizzes along the way makes me be honest with myself if I need to go back and redo a section again. The videos make it easy for me to study while I am at work cleaning and for me to really take it in. I hit the videos on repeat over and over. Well worth the money. Thank you!
I especially enjoy Doc Jones' range of experience in using herbs in his vet practice. I trust his herbal recommendations even for emergency situations.