University of Northern California
Asian Medicinal Botanicals (AMB)

Petaluma, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Certificate

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Asian Medicinal Botanicals (AMB) program explores the diverse use of plants in traditional Asian medicine. Students will engage in studying the medicinal properties of various botanicals and their applications in health practices. The curriculum includes a comprehensive examination of historical and contemporary uses of these plants, focusing on empirical evidence and research.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in herbal medicine, ethnobotany, or pharmacology. They may work as practitioners or consultants in complementary health fields, or engage in research and education related to medicinal plants. Other opportunities include roles in regulatory affairs or product development in herbal industries.

Is a program designed to benefit society by promoting research in the area of traditional Asian and Chinese herbal Medicine. Asian medicine embraces acupuncture, herbology, and a variety of body-oriented therapies. AMB is an outgrowth of the University of Northern California Community Acupuncture Clinic. Through the Clinic, the UNC Foundation has a twenty-five-year history in supporting acupuncture and Asian medicine research and practice.

The majority of medicinal Asian herbs are imported into the United States. Concerns have arisen regarding the quality, availability, correct identification, and contamination of the present herbal import market. The need for Asian medicinal botanical research is increasing rapidly due to the fact that acupuncturists and other Asian medicine practitioners are experiencing increased difficulty in obtaining fresh and pesticide-free Asian herbal medications. What practitioners and end-users of Asian medicine require is a trustworthy source of better-quality medicinal herbs.

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