Organic vegetable glycerine, or glycerol, is an effective alternative to alcohol-based tinctures for extracting and preserving beneficial herbal constituents. It extracts both water-soluble and some fat-soluble compounds, offering several advantages, such as a long shelf life, a pleasant sweet taste, and suitability for those avoiding alcohol. To prepare glycerites, herbs are macerated in glycerin (sometimes mixed with water) and steeped for several weeks before straining. Master the art of glycerites and discover their unique interactions with herbs, gaining the skills to confidently incorporate them into your herbal medicine practice. You will have the chance to create your own personalized herbal blend and participate in a group blending activity. You will have the option to pay a fee for us to ship the herbs that will be used in this course to you. If you would like to have the herbs to use during class, please make sure to register and pay the shipping fee at least a week before the class begins. Ruth Glass's Bio Ruth Glass is a clinical and folk herbalist, as well as an instructor at Traditions School of Herbal Studies. She holds two degrees in education and is a graduate of Traditions, having completed both the Chinese Herbal Program and the Western Herbal Program. Ruth also serves as a supervisor for the Western and Chinese student clinic. Her teaching focuses on herbal medica, herbal medicine making, herbal first aid, and bioregional herbalism. A former president of the local chapter of the American Herbalists Guild, Ruth still has an active role coordinating all chapters of the Guild across the country. In addition to her herbal work, Ruth created Forest and Hearth, where she offers nature programs for children and elders, along with creative writing classes that integrate herbalism, writing, and music. You can find her seeing clients at Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies, volunteering with various organizations, handcrafting herbal and art projects, or hiking the beautiful trails around Tampa Bay! Check her out at at the following social media handles:
07/10/2025
Registration starts on 10/24/2024 and ends on 07/10/2025.
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