Courses
“Learning is finding out what you already know. Our herbal education reveals that you are intrinsically in harmony with nature.
Doing is demonstrating that you know it. You will participate in demonstrations of practical herbal skills & crafts.
Teaching is showing others that they know just as well as you do.”
– John Redden RH
See Our Collection of Courses
Learn about practical applications of herbal medicine for both practitioners and individual herbal enthusiasts.
Advanced Medical Herbalism Course
An advanced understanding of herbs for health care professionals. Our comprehensive course, available for purchase either as a full package featuring 20 modules or as individual modules tailored to your specific interests and needs.
This class is taught by: John Redden RH
Full Course
$900
Filmed during the last in-class version of our Advanced Medical Herbalism course in 2019, we now have the entire program as a 12 part module that you can watch at your leisure. Each module focuses on a different body system and the relevant herbs for that system.

Introduction
FREE COURSE
This introductory class begins with the importance of pattern recognition, numbers and scales in Science; and introduces the language of categorizing herbs into “action” categories.

Digestive System
$150.00
The digestive system module includes 3 lessons that explain the language of categorizing herbs by “action,”, and then introduces action categories specific to the Digestive System. Case studies are included.

Cardiovascular
$100.00
The Cardiovascular System module includes 2 lessons. This module introduces the relevant action categories and a Case Study is presented with step-by-step instructions for creating a Herbal formula.

Respiratory System
$100.00
The respiratory system module includes 2 lessons. It begins with tips for reading scientific journals. Respiratory action categories are discussed, and a Case Study is presented.

Nervous System
$100.00
The Nervous System module includes 2 lessons focusing on the Nervous System action categories, and concludes with a discussion of John’s “Calor, Rubor, Tumor, Dolor: Herbal Strategies for Treating Pain” presentation.

Urinary & Male Reproductive System
$50.00
Urinary & Male Reproductive system module includes one lesson. Both the action categories are explained. The lesson ends with reviewing two Case Studies in detail.

Female Reproductive System
$150.00
The Female Reproductive system module includes 3 lessons. The first section action categories are discussed, Case Studies are presented and the different types of PMS are explained.

Musculoskeletal System
$50.00
This class covers the entirety of the Musculoskeletal system and it’s action categories. Conditions affecting the system, such as Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and chronic inflammation are covered. Two case studies involving different types of Arthritis are presented at the end of the class.

Integumentary System
$50.00
This class covers the Integumentary system in its entirety, beginning with more book recommendations and a discussion on treating wounds, burns, skin cancer and escharotic salves. All of the relevant action categories are defined, and a Case Study on skin conditions is presented during the last hour.

Immune System
$100.00
This class covers the Immune system and its key action categories. Book recommendations, antibiotics, and herbal antivirals are discussed, along with inflammation, autoimmune conditions, leaky gut, and "Four Thieves Vinegar".

Endocrine System
$50.00
This class covers the entirety of the Endocrine system, beginning with a run-through of available course materials. Hormones, insulin, type II diabetes, blood sugar, and a few popular diet trends are discussed before the Endocrine action categories are presented. The class ends with several book recommendations relevant to hormonal health and diet.

Aging & Geriatrics
$50.00
This class deals with aging and geriatric care from a Herbalist’s perspective. John begins by discussing the natural arc of life from “hot and wet” at birth, to “cold and dry” in our senior years. Nutrition for optimal senior health is a key topic, as so many are “overfed, but undernourished” by “convenience” food products. A final, geriatric case study is presented in the last hour of class.
Course FAQ
Please visit our FAQ’s page if you have any additional questions. Or, if you do not see your question here please email: info@viriditasherbalproducts.com and we will be happy to assit you.
How long will I have access to the course?
Once you have purchased the course, you will always have access to it.
Will there be course material included with the course?
Yes, all course materials including case study’s and books lists will be available to purchase
Will I gain a certificate upon completion of the course?
You will only recieve accreditation for the course, if you take the FULL COURSE. Individual modules DO NOT count towards a certificate.
How do I sign up to purchase a course?
To sign up to purchase a course, please select the course(s) you are interested in above. From there, follow the prompts.
I purchased my course in the 2023 or before, how to I gain access to the course now?
If you have previously purchased a course with us and have not received an email. Please email susan@viriditasherbalproducts.com
Events, Workshops & Courses

Herb Walk Series
Join us for herb walks in various habitats in and around the GTA. You will learn about the medicinal qualities of plants and observe their changing structure over the course of the growing season. Botanical identification methods will be elucidated.

FREE Tincture Making Course
This is an hour-and-46-minute talk from Richters Herb Farm (February 10, 2013), where John Redden discusses how tinctures capture and preserve the healing power of herbs. He shares his approach to wildcrafting across Ontario and demonstrates how you can make and use your own tinctures from herbs grown in your garden.
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