Canadian Herbalist's Association of BC: British Columbia's leading professional body representing herbal practitioners. The Institute is self-regulating and is run on a voluntary basis.

The purpose and goals of the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of BC is to:

Monitor and maintain the educational qualifications and the practice of ethical Herbal Practitioners
Strive to promote better health with herbs
Advance the understanding and knowledge of the practice of Herbalism
Aim to increase the acceptance of herbal medicine through public awareness and the cultivation of research in the field of herbal medicine
Provide a collective voice for all herbal practitioners at the government level by providing input for Sector Studies and an application to the Health Protections Branch for recognition as a profession
The CHAofBC also works to unite herbal professionals worldwide; assisting in the protection of the character and status of all herbalists.

Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of healing, with 80% of the world still using herbs as their primary form of health care, according to the World Health Organization. In the Western World, and especially here is Canada, the use of herbs and natural products has seen an unprecedented increase, with sales of herbal products soaring and enrollment at herbal colleges growing steadily. It is for these reasons that the Canadian Herbalist Association of British Columbia hopes to provide leadership and direction for herbal medicine in the 21st Century.
We encourage you to become an active part of our organization and help us in meeting our goals.