Mushroom Medicine Making Series: Turkey Tail (Virtual)

Turkey tail mushrooms (Trametes versicolor) are highly regarded in herbalism for their powerful immune-boosting properties. Rich in polysaccharides, they enhance the body’s immune response and promote overall wellness. In addition to their immune support, turkey tail provides antioxidant benefits and supports gut health through prebiotic fibers that nourish a healthy microbiome, making them a valuable addition to any herbal regimen. Join Ruthie as we explore Turkey Tail with all of our senses. We’ll enjoy Turkey Tail as a tea, sample a dish featuring this remarkable mushroom, and create our own medicine using Turkey Tail 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!

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