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Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism

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Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism

We offer certificate-granting programs in Fundamentals, Advanced, and Clinical Western Herbalism

CSCH is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board. We offer certificate-granting programs:
Fundamentals of Vitalist Herbalism - 330 hours
Advanced Herbalism - 504 hours
Clinical Herbalism - 310 hours
Nutrition - 126 hours additional study after Fundamentals & Advanced courses
Flower Essences - 56 hours

See our website, www.ClinicalHerbalism.com, for more information.

08/08/2025

Linden (Tilia spp.), also called basswood or lime (UK), is a cold-hardy member of the Mallow family, related to Marshmallow, Hibiscus, and even Cacao. Its fragrant flowers bloom in mid-July here in Colorado, lasting just a few weeks.

Both the flowers and leaves can be brewed into a tea that offers:
•Gentle mucilaginous support for the respiratory and digestive tracts
•Nutritional nourishment from vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids
•Nervine properties to calm the nervous system and quiet the mind
•A mild, soothing addition to nighttime blends

Often planted in cities for their tolerance to pollution, compacted soil, and disturbance, Lindens are a resilient and underused herbal ally worth getting to know.

07/24/2025

Join us for a very special evening with beloved CSCH teacher and author Monticue Connally as we celebrate the release of his new book and oracle deck: The Afro Fantasy Walking Tree Oracle. 🌳✨

📅 Tuesday, July 29
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 CSCH Classroom — 424 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, CO

This stunning 50-card deck and 200-page guidebook is inspired by Afrofuturism and African spiritual traditions, drawing from nine realms of ancestral wisdom. Monticue will share the creative process behind the work, speak about the nine realms, and sign copies of the book. Decks + guidebooks will be available for purchase on-site.

✨ Nothing is devoid of spirit. The Old Ways are calling to us… ✨

📚 Monticue has been teaching at CSCH since 2020, offering botany, endocrine system classes, and powerful teachings rooted in ancestral knowledge and intuitive plant connection.

We’re honored to sponsor this book signing event. Hope to see you there!

07/14/2025

Spots for our in-person Fundamentals Program are filling up quickly! Only a few seats remain. Class starts on August 26th and we would love for you to join us. Apply on our website today! 🌿

06/30/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Advanced Herbalism Program graduates! 🌿

These dedicated students have immersed themselves in the complexities of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical skills and nutrition—while continuing to deepen their relationship with the plant world. The Advanced Program is no small feat, and we’re so proud of the knowledge and insight each of these herbalists now carries forward into their next chapter.

Many will be joining our Clinical Herbalism Program this fall, where they’ll begin working with clients through our community clinic. We can’t wait to see the ways they continue to grow and learn!

06/27/2025

🌼 We’re thrilled to be sponsoring this year’s Lafayette Old Town Garden Tour! 🌼

Swing by the Festival Plaza before or after your stroll to check out our booth and say hi - we would love to see you!

The self-guided tour runs Saturday, June 28 from 9AM–2PM — tickets are just $15 at lafayetteoldtowngardentour.org!

Proceeds support local garden improvement grants, so your day among the flowers helps more gardens grow 🌿

06/18/2025

We’re proud to be a sponsor of Botanica Festival!
The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism will be holding it down in the marketplace all weekend long 🌸

Come by our booth to:
✨ Learn about herbal education rooted in Vitalism
✨ Chat with staff, students and grads
✨ Shop herbalism books
✨ Connect with our local plant-loving community

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned herbalist, we’d love to see you 🌿

📍 Three Leaf Farm, Lafayette
🗓️ June 21 (10–4) + June 22 (10–4)
Learn more

06/16/2025

🌿 Come find us at Botanica: A Festival of Plants! 🌿
June 21 & 22 at Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, CO

This beautiful weekend event celebrates ethnobotany—the connection between plants and people—through art, medicine, fiber, food, and culture.

🛍️ The Marketplace is open to all from 10–4 on Saturday and Sunday, with vendors, herbalists, and community organizations (like us!)

Stop by the CSCH booth to learn about our programs, browse some herbal goodies, and say hello!

For tickets and details:

06/09/2025

Our Advanced Program students have been hard at work over the past few weeks seeing their very first practice clients! ✨ From case write-ups and protocol development to attending round table and formulating personalized herbal support, they’ve been diving into clinical practice.

This past week they wrapped up the process by filling formulas for their clients in the CSCH apothecary 🌿 These sessions—and the herbal formulas—are offered completely free as part of our annual Advanced Free Clinic, giving students a chance to get their feet wet before starting our Clinical Program in the fall.

We didn’t manage to snag a group photo (oops), but here’s a peek at one of our incredible students in action!

06/05/2025

🌸 Out in the Boulder foothills, our Fundamentals students dive into the magic of botany — learning to identify plants using a dichotomous key and getting to know some of herbalism’s most beloved plant families, including the rose family!

This spring, they spent time with American plum and chokecherry in bloom, observing patterns that make rose family plants easy to spot:
🌼 5 sepals
🌼 5 petals
🌼 Numerous stamens (yep, that means more than 10!)

Add in some toothed leaves and fruit-bearing ovaries, and you’ve got yourself a Rosaceae!

Want to get out and learn botany with us?
🌿 Join us for summer botany workshops — open to all plant lovers!
📚 Or sign up for our next Fundamentals of Herbalism Program, starting this August in Lafayette, CO. It includes 30 hours of hands-on botany as part of your foundation in clinical herbalism.

Late spring is a perfect time to hunt for wild roses — so take a screen break and see what’s blooming in your neighborhood! 🌹

06/03/2025

Looking to connect with plants this summer?

Join CSCH faculty for these summer botany workshops (open to all!)

These immersive botany classes led by Cat Pantaleo and Monticue Connelly will guide you through Colorado’s foothills and subalpine ecosystems. You’ll learn plant ID, explore botanical families and ecological relationships, and build a deeper connection to the land — no experience needed. A custom botany kit is included!

Foothills Series: June 10 & 14
Subalpine Series: July 9 & 11
Sign up for one or both — and save $40 when you register for both!

P.S. are you a CSCH student or alumni? We have a special discount code for $30 off! 👀 Comment or DM us and we will send you the code.

05/27/2025

Sip into spring and summer with this vibrant herbal blend, crafted by our team at CSCH!

Formulated for both flavor and function, this infusion features rose hips, tulsi, lemon verbena, spearmint, orange peel, and hibiscus—each bringing their own strengths to the table.

This tea supports the nervous system, uplifts the spirit, and gently aids digestion, all while offering a boost of antioxidants. Tulsi and lemon verbena contribute calming nervine qualities, while rose hips and hibiscus add a bright dose of vitamin C. Spearmint and orange peel round it out with carminative action to ease the belly and refresh the senses.

Steep it strong and enjoy over ice for a delicious way to stay grounded, cool, and connected to the season.

05/22/2025

Meet your guides for BOTANY DAYS 🌿

Cat Pantaleo and Monticue Connelly bring decades of experience, passion, and heart to the field — literally. From foothills to subalpine meadows, they’ll guide you through immersive plant walks that blend scientific insight, intuitive connection, and joyful learning.

Cat draws from over 25 years as a clinical herbalist, ecopsychologist, and nature-based educator. Her teaching style is deeply holistic and rooted in reverence for the more-than-human world.

Monticue teaches botany through song, story, and sensory connection. He’s been part of the CSCH faculty since 2020 and brings a grounded, soulful approach to every class.

Together, they make a truly dynamic duo — weaving together science, song, intuition, and wonder to help you build relationship with the land and its plants.

Botany Days
🌾 Boulder Foothills: June 10 & 14
🌲 Subalpine Series: July 9 & 11
💡 No experience needed. Botany kit included.
💸 Save $40 when you attend both series!

Swipe for flier + details and register at the link in bio!

Address

424 E. Simpson Street
Lafayette, CO
80026

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
	6pm - 9pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
	6pm - 9pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6pm
Friday	9:30am - 6pm

Website

http://www.clinicalherbalism.com/

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