HERBAL MEDICINE

Classes are grouped in sections for ease of understanding only. Participants may take classes in any section at any time without preregistration (except intensives which you must sign up for).

Medicinal Resins—Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin
with Patricia Kyritsi Howell
Mastic, frankincense, myrrh, and benzoin are ancient remedies with a long history of use in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. This lecture will introduce the medicinal actions of these resins, information on their medicinal and ritual uses, and guidelines for preparing them as medicines.

Lore of the Deadly Plants
with Mimi Hernandez
Enjoy this storytelling session about the deadly nightshades, witches brews, and other magical potions. We will discuss Belladonna, Mandrake, Henbane, Datura and others! Learn the history of the Solanaceous plant family which also includes common tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cayenne, potatoes!

Natural Highs—Changing Consciousness with Plants
with Jessica Godino
Since the earliest days humans have used plants to reach altered states. Unfortunately, many mind-altering plants are poisonous, dangerous, and/or illegal. We will explore using safe and legal herbs to create powerful shifts in mood, perception, and awareness. The plant beings want to help us all awaken to our full potential, and have fun while we are on the journey!

My Three Favorite—Herbs Oats, Black Cohosh, Wood Betony
with Suki Roth

World Roots
with Mimi Hernandez
These adaptogenic roots are elixirs of vitality from around the world. Learn cultural and ethnobotanical uses along with scientific research supporting these tonics for energy, cancer, immunity, and sexual vitality. Maca, Muira Puama, Solomon’s Seal, Eleuthero, Ashwaganda, Shatavari, and Nettle Roots!

Vinegar of the Four Thieves
with Holly Bellebuono
Discover herbal magic, French legends, and a mystery of Bubonic proportions in this fun and fascinating exploration of herbal history. Which herbs were used by survivors for healing, magic, and protection? Learn why they worked and how they’re used today.

First Aid—5 Essential Herbs
with Holly Bellebuono
First aid calls for quick applications of certain herbs: styptics, emollients, and antiseptics. Learn how to effectively prepare herbs from the garden or field for easy use on cuts, lacerations, tears, and rashes. This is minimalist herbalism for the purist.

Five Powerful Herbal Allies
with Bevin Clare

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