Mushroom Medicine Making Series: Reishi (Virtual)

Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum), often referred to as the "mushroom of immortality," are highly valued in herbalism, particularly within Traditional Chinese Medicine. Known for their adaptogenic properties, they help the body manage stress and enhance immune function through compounds like triterpenes and polysaccharides, which also reduce inflammation. Join Ruthie as we explore Reishi with all of our senses. We’ll enjoy Reishi as a tea, sample a dish featuring this remarkable mushroom, and create our own medicine using Reishi 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: 

• Forest and Hearth on Instagram    
• Forest and Heart on Facebook
• Personal Instagram              
• Personal Facebook Page