What you'll learn

Gather, store, and blend 25 common herbs
Make and use tinctures, salves, syrups, pastilles, teas and beginning soaping
Recognize uses of herbs to heal yourself and others

Requirements

No prior knowledge required
Some kitchen tools required in your own time if you want to prepare some of the recipes given

Description

Herbs and tinctures have been used for centuries to treat ailments of all sorts. This class will cover theory of using herbs and beginner herbal therapies and methods of application.

Diagnosis and treatment, kitchen medicine, western and chinese herbs are also covered. The student will learn how to obtain and store herbs and make herbal formulas for the home. Cautionary notes on the use of herbs, weights, measures, and educational resources will be provided.

Who is the target audience?

Students interested in healing herbs or how to prepare healing remedies from herbs and flowers
Students wanting to build knowledge about herbal preparations of diverse kinds such as teas, salves, tinctures, and syrups
Students wanting to learn how to prepare a first aid herbal emergency kit\