Whether you are a budding herbalist or looking to brush up on your herbalism skills, this class offers a comprehensive introduction to Western Herbalism. Explore key topics such as bioregionalism, herbal nutrition, and holistic health, while learning about the uses, medicinal properties, and propagation techniques for over 30 different herbs. You will also gain hands-on experience, sampling each herb and crafting your own herbal preparations, including tisanes and tinctures.
Upon completion, you will have the option to further your herbal education and learn how various herbs affect specific body systems in our Foundations of Western Herbalism series. Join us to unlock the healing power of herbs!
Course tuition includes
Rosemary Gladstar's book, "Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know Grow and Use".
Your own personal tea creation using herbs from our apothecary.
Herb and tea sampling of over 30 different herbs.
Food samplings created with herbs.
COURSE TOPICS
Lineage and history of Western Herbalism
Biodynamic principles and herbal energetics
Plant spirit medicine and relationships
Materia medica of over 30 different herbs, including bioregional herbs
Wildcrafting and safe harvesting practices
Cooking food using concepts of herbalism
Herbal medicine making principles, preparations, applications and precautions
12/07/2024, 12/08/2024
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 30
Registration starts on 09/04/2021 and ends on 12/07/2024.
Room: Main Classroom
Please contact Traditions School of Herbal Studies if you have any questions.