Western Herbalism 101 February

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