Ontario Herbalists Association Home Page

For over 20 years, the Ontario Herbalists Association has promoted safe
and natural healing with plant medicines.

Whether your focus is medicinal, practical, culinary or horticultural, the OHA provides a number of opportunities in which to enjoy and support the world of herb.

Our primary goals are to promote public awareness and education on herbs and herbalism and to establish standards of education and practice for professional herbalists.

Vision Statement:

To promote a unified community that is based on a mutual devotion to the knowledge and practice of Herbal Medicine
To advance high standards of education, professional practice and ethics in Herbal Medicine
To serve as a resource in Herbal Medicine and disseminate such knowledge through a variety of promotional and educational materials.

Thomas Bartram (1913 - 2009) - Obituary by The Herb Society (*pdf document)
Michael Moore (1941- 2009) - A tribute by Michael Tierra (*pdf document)
Ontario Herbalists Association Brochure (*pdf document)
New Group Auto and Home Insurance for Members

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The material contained on this web site is intended for educational purposes only and no responsibility is assumed for misadventure resulting from the misuse of botanical preparations. If you have a health problem, you should consult a qualified medical doctor for diagnosis. Herbal treatment should be undertaken only with the advice of a qualified herbal practitioner. Self medication may be dangerous or ineffective.

General membership in the Ontario Herbalists Association is open to any herbal enthusiast, and does not imply any fitness to practise herbal medicine. The OHA only supports those members who have met or exceeded the requirements for professional membership, who have been approved, and whose membership is in good standing.