NEW COURSE!

From Bitter to Better

From Bitter to Better: The Power of Bitter Herbs for Pets and their People begins June 15, 2026.
This course takes a serious look at one of the most underused categories in herbal medicine, examining how bitter compounds function, where they are missing from modern animal diets, and how to work with them effectively in practice.

Format

Online course
Intensive



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Included

9+ hours video
Course slides
E-Book
Recipe Book
Live Q&A

Price € 295

Or buy the bundle with the
Detoxification course for €490
All prices in Euro €

See our special bundle offer below  

From Bitter to Better: The Power of Bitter Herbs for Pets and Their People

Bitter compounds are among the most underestimated constituents in the plant kingdom - and among the most clinically useful. In this course, we explore what bitters actually are, how they function in the body, and why both modern animals and their human companions are so often deficient in them. 

We begin with the fundamentals: the physiology of bitter taste perception, the role of TAS2R receptors, and the concept of the bitterness value. From there, we move into the practical territory of traditional herbal medicine: Amara classification, energetic properties, and the correct use of bitter herbs in everyday practice. A substantial part of the course focuses on animal health: recognizing and addressing bitter deficiency syndrome in dogs and cats, and working with bitters as part of a species-appropriate, trophorestorative approach.

The course includes a Materia Medica of key bitter herbs and practical recipes for pets and their people. This course is suited for committed pet owners, veterinarians, animal naturopaths, and anyone working with natural health approaches in animal care.

Built for practitioners and committed pet owners alike.

What you'll learn in this course:

  • Introduction to bitter compounds
  • The physiology of bitter taste
  • What are TAS2R receptors?
  • What is bitter deficiency syndrome?
  • How to integrate bitter herbs in daily life
  • Bitters in nutrition
  • Bitters in herbal medicine
  • Energetic properties of bitter herbs
  • The Amara groups
  • Correct application of bitter herbs
  • Bitter herbs for pets
  • Materia Medica of bitter herbs
  • Recipes for pets and their people

What you'll additionally receive:

  • Comprehensive course notes
  • A list of over 30 bitter plants, including energetics & indications
  • Access to course recordings for 24 months
  • Presentation slides 
  • E-book with recipes & instructions
  • Tips for further learning

Our special bundle offer

Book both courses:
 From Bitter to Better
 Detoxification for Dogs & Cats
For 490 Euro and save 100 Euro!
meet your teacher

Swanie Simon

Swanie has been working as an animal naturopath and herbalist for over 40 years, teaching since 2004. Her courses are built directly from clinical practice, combining traditional herbal frameworks with modern veterinary physiology. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine and has trained extensively in
TCM, TCVM, and traditional European
herbal medicine.

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