Fundamentals of Herbal Medicine

Saturday October 22nd

There are safe, effective and inexpensive herbal remedies that can help you and your loved ones feel better. This informative class includes:

• The different types of herbal preparations: tinctures, teas, capsules, etc. Students will be able to see, smell and taste a number of herbal preparations.
• An herb walk to enjoy the local seasonal plants
• How to use herbs safely
• How herbs differ from homeopathy, aromatherapy and other "alternative" health treatments
• The scientific validation of herbal medicine
• The traditional basis of Western herbal medicine (Native American, Western European, Appalachian, and more)
• How to choose quality herbal remedies at the store

This class is also the beginning of the Spring session for the Herbal Apprentices, but is open to the community.

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