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.