Herbalist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Herbalist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Growing and producing herbal remedies.
  • Making physical examinations/assessments
  • Planning and explaining treatment requirements
  • Using tiny doses of herbal remedies to aid the body to heal itself
  • Advising patients about use of remedies
  • Liaising with and making referrals to specialists/other health care practitioners
  • Undertaking patient consultations to diagnose illnesses/conditions and to select appropriate remedies
  • Gaining information from patients about previous physical/medical history and symptoms
  • Keeping up-to-date with new research and developments in the profession
  • Managing stock levels
  • Providing advice about diet, exercise and lifestyle
  • Keeping accurate confidential patient records
  • Undertaking research for product manufacturers/herbal growers
  • Teaching/supporting trainees
  • Marketing and promoting the business/practice

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Herbalist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Herbalist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.