[DUBLIN, October 12, 2015]—The College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), one of Ireland’s leading providers of naturopathic medicine courses, now offers a diploma course in herbal medicine. This offering is part of the institution’s commitment to provide practice-oriented training in natural therapy and raise its reputation within the academe.

Herbal Medicine Explained

The CNM explains that herbal medicine is the use of medicinal herbs to promote good health. Such herbs have a long tradition in different societies when it comes to healing and helping patients return to full harmony on the physical and mental levels.

The herbal medicine course at CNM is based on Western herbs incorporating the energetic approach of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, the College says. The course is also based on principles that address the entire well-being of a person and not just their symptoms.

Courses at the CNM

The Herbal Medicine Diploma course at CNM is designed to provide high-quality training that prepares students for the real world. Each unit builds on the previous one, which allows students to reach their full potential as herbalists.

The course is divided into 2 levels:

• Level I: 1-2 years- This includes Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study and Herbal Medicine (Each subject covers 10 weekends).
• Level II: 1 year- This includes covers Naturopathic Principles (4 weekends) and Herbal Medicine II (20 weekends).

About College of Naturopathic Medicine

The College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) is one of Ireland’s largest and longest established training providers of naturopathic medicine courses. The institution’s goal is to offer courses with a holistic approach to practical applications and continuously raise the profile of natural therapies in society. The courses at the CNM are carefully structured to integrate traditional and natural healthcare methods into scientific understanding of the human body. The College puts a special emphasis on the healing power of nature and the mantra ‘Prevention is better than cure.’ They focus on the following areas: nutrition, herbal medicine and acupuncture.

To learn more about the college’s course offerings, visit http://www.naturopathy.ie/.