Tshikovi University of Botanical & Healing Arts

Reclaiming ancestral herbal knowledge one student at a time.

More than six hundred students enrolled and growing.

This university thrives on the unlearning of surface-level herbalism and the relearning of what healing through lineage and beyond looks like.

2017
Founded
9+
Programs
100%
Online
TUBHA students studying together outdoors
Our Mission

“Cultivating a new generation of healers, herbalists, and holistic practitioners who approach their craft with integrity, reverence, and a desire for lifelong learning.”

I.

Academic Curriculum

Four sequential core courses, 101 through 401, covering plant identification, materia medica, phytochemistry, physiology, preparation, and the documented cultural lineage of each remedy studied.

II.

Faculty Instruction

Cohort students attend weekly virtual seminars conducted by Professor Brown. Each session is recorded and retained in the student portal for the duration of enrollment.

III.

The Student Body

Enrolled students practice across the entire globe, including the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa, creating a strong community of support beyond the formal education.

Hands cradling fresh and dried medicinal herbs
Accreditation

Accredited by The CPD Group.

The CPD Group is an international Continuing Professional Development body. Its reviewers examined our syllabi, stated learning outcomes, assessment instruments, and methods of delivery before granting approval. A certificate issued by this university therefore rests on coursework evaluated by an authority independent of the institution that teaches it.

Student Testimony

In the words of our students.

This experience was once in a lifetime. Professor Brown is knowledgeable, kind, and patient — everything I learned about herbs and their benefits I will cherish forever. What I loved most was that this whole experience was “for us, by us.”
Courtney P.
African Herbalism 101
Hands down, Professor Brown is the best herbalist teacher. She listens to students, presents information beautifully, and provides a great curriculum. A safe space to start your journey learning African herbs.
Marlayna D.
African Herbalism 101
This course opened my eyes to the deep roots of herbalism and connected me even more with our culture and traditions. I'm grateful for every lesson, every discussion, every opportunity to expand my understanding of holistic wellness.
Kenji B.
African Herbalism
Film

Inside TUBHA.

A short portrait of the university, narrated by the students who completed its curriculum.

Admissions Open

Admission is open.

Self-paced enrollment is accepted year-round. All applications are submitted and reviewed through the Applicant Portal.

For Us, By Us

The Student Marketplace.

Salves, teas, tinctures, and body care formulated by graduates of this university. Proceeds are returned in full to the graduate who produced the preparation.

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