Western Herbalism 101

An Introduction to Plant Medicine

Perfect for the beginning herbalist or a refresher for the experienced one, this class introduces the basics of Western Herbalism, bioregionalism, herbal nutrition, and the foundations of holistic herbal health. Each student will get hands-on experience making their own herbal preparations, including tisanes and tinctures.

Students will learn about the medicinal properties and uses of over thirty herbs, on our half-acre medicinal garden. Herb walks and classroom lectures will follow as students gain experience in plant identification, and explore the vast uses of plants in our native environment.

Each student will gain hands-on experience making their own herbal preparations, including tisanes and tinctures, as well as methods for cultivating and harvesting herbs.

From here, students can choose to continue herbal education in our higher level course, Foundations of Western Herbalism.

Class Dates 2024

Choose one of the intensive weekend dates below:

All Classes are 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday and Sunday

January 6th & 7th

February 3rd & 4th

March 9th & 10th

December 7th & 8th

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • Become aware of the basic foundations, history, and lineage of Western Herbalism

  • Learn the basic principles, preparations, applications, and precautions in herbal medicine making

  • Learn botanical names, folk names, harvest principles, and medicinal applications of 30 commonly used western herbs

  • Instill a sense of holistic being and living that compliments cohabitation with man, earth , and being

  • Gain a better understanding of bioregionalism, what it means, and how to actively apply

  • Basic growing principles for many Florida bioregional medicinal plants

  • Immerse into the world of herbal medicine

COURSE TOPICS:
- Lineage and history of Western Herbalism
- Basic biodynamic principles and bioregional medicinals
- Plant Spirit medicine and relationships
- Basic herbal medicine making and application
- Wildcrafting and safe harvesting practices

Textbooks:

​Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use
*This textbook is included in tuition.

Suggested Reading: The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual by James Green 

Tuition- $300

Virtual registration must be completed at least one week before class's start date if student wishes to receive herbs to use during class. An $8.50 shipping fee will apply!

***Prerequisite for starting Foundations***

Refund Policy:

Cancelling up to three days prior to class, refunds are available with a 5% deduction, or payment is transferable to future classes. 

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