Course Description

This self-directed medicine making class is designed to be useful for the absolute beginner and the seasoned herbal practitioner alike.

The basics are well covered, and in addition you will learn advanced techniques for making potent herbal medicines.

Join Thomas while he teaches everything from maceration to soxlet extraction. You will also learn how to make the most of your materials by creating concentrated medicines.

This course is a pared down version of the course "The Art and Science of Plant Medicine Making" for folks who are interested in learning the mechanics and methods of making medicine without the advanced formulation portion of the class. This allows the class to be inexpensive and accessible.

This Course Includes:

- 35 videos on medicine making and handouts for each lesson.

- An extensive collection of herbal recipes, from medicinal wines to healing body butters.

- A private online discussion forum where you can communicate with students and staff

- Lifetime access to our online classroom, containing all class materials.
Recommended Resources

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory – A Medicine Making Guide by Thomas Easley and Steven Horne - Available on Amazon, EclecticaBotanica.com, and at most major bookstores

Class Fees

General registration fee paid in full is $200, or 4 monthly payments of $60.


Course curriculum

  • 1

    The Foundations

    • Welcome Letter from Thomas

    • Supplies and Equipment

    • Solvents

    • Weight to Volume Ratios

    • Water Extractions - Infusions and Decoctions

    • Macerations, and Making Stronger Extracts with Time, Heat and Agitation

    • Glycerites - The Sealed Simmer Method

    • Solubility Using Different Preparation Methods

    • Pressing and Straining Macerations

    • Handouts: Foundations
  • 2

    Topical Preperations

    • The Application of Topical Herbs

    • Handouts: When to use topicals

    • Topicals - Poultices, Compresses and Fomentations

    • Medicinal Oils

    • Making Salves and Balms

    • Making Liniments

    • Making Creams

    • Handouts: A Guide to Preparing Topicals
  • 3

    Percolation Extraction

    • Making Your Percolation Cone and Drip Valve

    • Packing Your Percolation Cone

    • Handouts: Percolations
  • 4

    Soxhlet Extracts

    • A Guide To Lab Glassware

    • Setting up your Soxhlet

    • Handouts: Soxlet Extracts
  • 5

    Powdered Concentrates

    • Tea Powder and Tincture Powder Concentrates Part 1

    • Tea Powder and Tincture Powder Concentrates Part 2

    • Handouts: Powdered Concentrates
  • 6

    Electuaries

    • Electuaries and Medicinal Paste

    • Handouts: Electuaries
  • 7

    Solid extracts

    • Making Solid Extracts

    • Handouts: Making Solid Extracts
  • 8

    Herbal Syrups

    • How to Make Herbal Syrups

    • Syrup Recipes

    • Handouts: Herbal Syrups
  • 9

    Herbal Lozenges

    • How to Make Herbal Lozenges

    • Handouts: Herbal Lozenges
  • 10

    Oral Care

    • Making Tooth Powders and Mouthwash

    • Handouts: Oral Care
  • 11

    Herbal Vinegars

    • How to Make Herbal Vinegars

    • Handouts: Herbal Vinegars
  • 12

    Herbal Wines

    • Making and Using Herbal Wines

    • Handouts: Herbal Wines
  • 13

    Suppositories and Pessaries

    • Making Suppositories and Pessaries

    • Suppository and Pessary Recipes

    • Handouts: Suppositories and Pessaries
  • 14

    Capsules and Honey Pills

    • How to Encapsulate Herbs and Make Honey Pills

    • Handouts: Capsules and Honey Pills
  • 15

    Concentrating Tinctures

    • Making 1:1 Fluid Extracts

    • Vacuum Distillation

    • Propylene Glycol Chiller

    • Setting Up A Condenser

    • Vacuum Experiments

    • Handouts: Concentrating Tinctures
  • 16

    Spagyrics

    • Making Spagyric Extracts

    • Handouts: Spagyrics
  • 17

    Alcohol Dilution Method and Charts

    • Handouts: Medicine Making Math
  • 18

    Tips, Tricks, and Equipment

    • Pressing Herbal Macerations

    • Lab Scissor Jack

    • Heat Sources, Crock Pots, and Metal Bead Baths

    • Lab Stands

    • Basic Tri-clamp Setup

Pricing options

This class has two payment options.

Your Course Instructor

Thomas Easley

ESHM Founder and Director

Thomas Easley, RH (AHG), is a Clinical Herbalist and the founder of the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine. With a passion for herbal medicine ignited in 1996, Thomas has dedicated his life to helping others through a unique approach that integrates Traditional Western Herbalism, Clinical Nutrition, and modern medical sciences.

Since opening his practice in 2001, Thomas has provided guidance and support to tens of thousands of clients. In 2010, he founded the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, which offers comprehensive clinical training. As a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, Thomas continues to refine his clinical expertise by reviewing cases for his school’s free clinic and maintaining an active private practice.

Thomas is the co-author of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine Making Guide and Modern Herbal Medicine. He firmly believes in the power of herbal medicine to transform lives and promote vibrant health. His approach emphasizes the importance of food as medicine and incorporates tailored diets, stress reduction techniques, nutritional supplements, and exercise to help clients achieve their health goals.

As a champion for evidence-based practices, Thomas strives to ensure that his teachings and methods are rooted in tradition, clinical practice, and sound scientific principles. He draws inspiration from the Eclectic and Physiomedical physicians of the 19th century, combining their wisdom with modern medical sciences to create a comprehensive and systematic approach to health and healing.