Junior Herbalist Club
September - November 2026
(See dates at bottom of page)
Location: Kukoolala Cafe
3 Marsh Ln, London E10 7BL
(Located in Leyton Jubilee Park)
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Suitable for children aged 6 and over.
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The Junior Herbalist Club (JHC) is herbal medicine course designed for children to learn about medicinal plants growing all around them, in a safe and supervised environment.
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Each month the club focuses on one particular plant.
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The course includes:
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Identification of common herbs growing all around
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Safety – which herbs are safe to use and which are poisonous
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Folklore – taught through stories and songs
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How to grow and harvest herbs
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Medicinal uses of common herbs
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How to use a variety of common herbs for first aid
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How to make a variety of herbal preparations to keep and take home
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Respect for all plants and their environment
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Children are welcome and encouraged to participate in the discussion, adding their own ideas and thoughts.
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All sessions are run by a qualified Medical Herbalist who has undergone specific training in order to be able to deliver this course.
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The course incorporates core subjects and skills including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Botany, Latin and Cookery, as well as helping children to gain in confidence, improve fine motor control and develop a new skill set. The JHC is proudly supported by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH).​​​
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The Junior Herbalist Club will meet every Sunday over a 10 week period between September and November. The course is split into two levels. The first 5 weeks will be Level 1, an introduction to herbal medicine and will cover over 10 different plants. A qualification will be awarded and the students will progress to Level 2 where a further 10 plants and more advanced recipes and skills will be taught. At the end of the 10 week course, the students will be awarded their second qualification and Junior Herbalist badges at our graduation ceremony.​
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The cost of the 10 week course is £400. This covers all tuition, materials and herbal remedies to take home.
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A 50% deposit is required to secure a place, with the remaining balance to be paid by 2nd September 2026. Alternatively, a discounted rate of £350 is available for those who pay in full by 1st August 2026. Payment plans are available upon request.
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Places are strictly limited, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
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For more information please email zoe@naturallyuntamed.co.uk
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The provisional dates for 2026 are:
September: 13th, 20th, 27th
October: 4th, 11th
November: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
