Cordyceps mushrooms, particularly Cordyceps sinensis, are valued in herbalism for their energizing and performance-enhancing properties. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, they are believed to boost stamina, increase energy levels, and enhance athletic performance by improving oxygen utilization and ATP production. Cordyceps also support immune function and possess antioxidant properties, helping to combat oxidative stress. Join Ruthie as we explore Cordyceps with all of our senses. We’ll enjoy Cordyceps as a tea, sample a dish featuring this remarkable mushroom, and create our own medicine using Cordyceps and another blend we’ll prepare together.
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:
06/27/2025
Registration starts on 10/18/2024 and ends on 06/27/2025.
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Please contact Traditions School of Herbal Studies if you have any questions.