The College of Herbalists (CoH) is an independent professional body dedicated to advancing the art and science of herbal practice. We exist to support herbal practitioners, establish rigorous standards of training and ethics, and protect the public by promoting safe, evidence-informed herbal care.
We promote herbal medicine grounded in rigorous scientific evidence and clinical best practice, rejecting unsupported claims and pseudoscience to protect patients and enhance professional credibility. Our vision is to create a unified, respected, and inclusive community for herbal professionals throughout the UK and worldwide.
"Herbalism stands at the intersection of tradition and evidence. By honouring centuries of plant wisdom and grounding it in rigorous study, we create a practice that is both timeless and credible. The College of Herbalists exists to uphold that balance — for the profession, and for the public."
— Dr Arawn Bryn FCH, President
Arawn Bryn is the founding President of the College of Herbalists. A dedicated herbalist, educator, and writer, Arawn combines a deep respect for traditional herbal wisdom with a commitment to evidence-based practice. His vision for CoH is clear: to empower herbal practitioners, build public trust, and cultivate a stronger, unified profession. Under his leadership, the College of Herbalists has set out to create a future where herbalism is respected, accessible, and practiced with integrity.