When Your Herbal Skills Need to Start Paying the Bills

KhadiYah
3 days ago
5 min read

Let’s talk about that awkward place so many herbalists find themselves in:

You know herbs work. You’ve made teas for family members, helped a friend get their blood pressure down, soothed your child’s eczema, and maybe even been the “go-to” in your community…But you’re not getting paid. And you’re starting to feel it.

At first, giving your knowledge away felt right. You were helping. You were learning. You were sowing seeds.

But now, bills are due.

Groceries cost more.

Your time is stretched.

And your own healing work deserves compensation.

You’re not wrong for wanting your skills to be used.

You’re not selfish.

You’re just ready to build something sustainable.

So let’s talk about how to actually start making money with your herbal knowledge.

Step 1: Learn What Works (And What Doesn’t)

Step 2: Take Action (Even if It's Small)

Still Not Sure What to Sell? Start With What’s Already in Your Hands

You Have the Calling. Now, Let’s Build the Structure.

Step 1: Learn What Works (And What Doesn’t)

There are a million people out here selling “follow your passion” advice with no structure. That’s not what you need. You need clear examples, solid strategies, and real-life proof that it can be done—even if you’re starting small or starting late.

Start with this blog:👉🏾 8 Ways to Make Money as an Herbalist

Inside, I break down realistic ways to make income, even if:

You don’t want to see clients

You don’t want to be on social media all day

You only have a few hours a week to start

From selling physical goods to offering classes, this guide is where

you begin thinking clearly about your next step, not someone else’s path.

Then read:

How to Start Your Own Herbal Business

This is the groundwork blog. If you're not sure how to legally protect your business, set up a name, or even decide what kind of business model to follow—start here. It walks you through basic structure, mindset shifts, and the core steps you’ll need to treat your herbalism like a business, not just a side project. Best for: Anyone who’s serious about doing this the right way from the start.

Herbal Trends: Best Businesses to Create Right Now Based on Data

This blog uses real industry data to help you decide which business ideas are worth your energy. It breaks down what’s saturated vs. what’s growing, where people are spending money, and how to tap into those needs with integrity.💡 Best for: Intermediate herbalists looking to grow strategically.

7 Ways to Grow Your Herbal Business Without Social Media

No dancing. No algorithms. No pressure to “go viral.” This blog gives seven sustainable, long-game strategies to grow your audience and sales without relying on social media. Think email marketing, collaborations, local impact, and content that keeps working while you rest.

💡 Best for: Those burned out on Instagram or who just want to market in peace.

Step 2: Take Action (Even if It's Small)

Now that you know what’s possible… It's time to move.

If your chest tightens reading this, if you feel conviction more than confusion, if you’ve been sitting on your gift for years—it’s not that you don’t know enough. It’s that you haven’t structured what you do know.

So here’s how to start bringing in income, without waiting on a website, certification, or more time to “get ready.”

Sell Your First Digital Product (Yes—even for $1)

You don’t need a big launch.

You need movement.

We’ve had students who made thousands of dollars from a single product.

Why? Because starting small removes the pressure and gives you the practice.

Think of it this way: If you’ve got a tea recipe, a workshop outline, a checklist, or even just your own herbal journal pages—you’ve got something people will pay for.

You just haven’t packaged it yet.

The $1 Product Download Guide shows you:

How to polish what you already have

Where to list it
How to start making sales without overthinking

👉🏾 Grab the $1 Product Guide here

Even if you’re tired, burnt out, or short on tech skills, you can do this. You can turn your wisdom into a product in 1–2 hours and start building momentum.

Build Your Product the Right Way

If you’ve been stuck for months trying to figure out:

What to sell
Who you’re selling to

Or why nobody’s buying your stuff...

You don’t need more ideas.

You need a system.

The Herbal Business Starter Pack walks you through the exact process I recommend for your first product—from brainstorming, to writing your description, to planning your first 30 days of sales.

What’s inside:

A trusted vendor list so you don’t waste money

A market research workbook to clarify who you help and what they want

Fill-in-the-blank product description templates

A 30-day sales plan that removes guesswork

This is what I wish most herbalists had before they started building websites or making 10 different Instagram posts hoping one goes viral.

👉🏾 Get the Starter Pack Here

Stop Settling for Generic

If your business feels messy, confusing, or like you’re copying what someone else is doing just to stay relevant, it’s time to go back to the foundation.

The 7-Day Herbal Business Challenge was built for women who know how to heal but don’t know how to build a business that lasts.

You’ll come away with:

Clarity about your niche

Legal + business structure that protects you

A simple, no-fluff strategy to build, market, and grow without sounding like everyone else

This is for the ones who are serious—but need guidance.

Join the Challenge Now

Still Not Sure What to Sell?

Start With What’s Already in Your Hands

Here’s a truth most herbalists overlook:

You don’t need more training.

You need to package what you’ve already created.

Here are ideas you probably already have (without realizing it):

Old class outlines → Turn into an eBook or mini-course
Client intake forms or symptom trackers → Sell as a practitioner toolkit
Your tea or oil blend recipes → Pair with printable labels + instructions
A seasonal remedy list → Turn into a $1 download
Homeschool herb lessons → Sell as a plant study guide

If you’ve ever sent someone a Google Doc, written out a recipe, or made a custom blend—you’ve already created something valuable.

Let’s stop sitting on it.

Let’s stop doubting it.

Let’s start packaging it.

Don’t Wait Another Year!

There’s a difference between those who started years ago and those who kept waiting. The ones who started?

They’ve made mistakes

They’ve built experience

They’ve grown in confidence

And they’re in motion

If you’re still on the sidelines, still saying “maybe next year,”—you’re not just waiting.

You’re falling further behind.

And I say that with love—but also with urgency.

Because you could spend another 12 months dreaming, or you could build something that blesses your household and gives you the structure to actually help more people.