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Title:DIY Kitchen Remedies/Folk Medicine
Who:
Mari Marques-Worden
When:
Sunday December 22nd, 1:30-3:30
Where:
Rockledge at Smokebrush Farm
328 El Paso Blvd
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Ticketing:
$30/person,
$50/couple
Everyone will get a sample bottle of elderberry syrup as well.
Description:
Did you know you have a whole arsenal of prevention and protection from illness in your kitchen? If you stock a pantry with common herbs, spices and foods, you have more than you may know readily available. Your own backyard can also be a reliable source of medicine if you know what to look for and how to use it.
Can a humble potato save your life? Yes, it can. Why garlic, onion and cayenne pepper are super-heroes with their healing capabilities.
Learn how to:
Make a DIY Electrolyte drink to prevent dehydrationStop bleeding on contactStop a heart attack or stroke until the person can get helpKnock out an ear infection without the use of pharmaceutical antibioticsRelieve muscle and joint painSuccessfully treat a respiratory infection from home using simple remedies and methodsElderberry (herbal) syrup even kids will like
If you can make a simple herbal tea, you have the keys to the kingdom. We’ll demonstrate how to turn tea into a poultice, compress, steam, gargle, soak and much more.There couldn’t be a better time to learn these tried and true folk methods with the goal of keeping you and your loved ones out of the emergency room and doctors office with minimal impact to your pocketbook.
Join us for this informative 2 hour class.
Bio:
Mari Marques-Worden is a Colorado herbalist, educator and artist. She graduated from the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies in Boulder, CO and has been a practicing herbalist for over 25 years.She is owner of The Thymekeeper and had an herb store/apothecary in Manitou Springs. After closing her store in 2010 she moved to the mountains of Florissant where she maintains a small herb shop, greenhouse and classroom. Her passion is teaching common folk medicine to common folk using everyday kitchen ingredients, plants in your backyard and the wild lands around you.
She holds firm to the belief that there is much we can do for ourselves from ear infection to stopping bleeding with simple and effective remedies and there couldn’t be a better time to learn.
She can be contacted at [email protected]. 719-439-7303
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rockledge House at Smokebrush Farm, 328 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829-2319, United States,Manitou Springs, Colorado
Tickets
USD 33.85 to USD 55.20
