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Herbal Medicine WorkshopCost: $220
What is included: Class workbook; 3 tinctures, a tea blend, a salve, and a syrup; 1 year subscription to the Christian Herbal Magazine!
Day 1 (4:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Introduction to Herbal Medicine
- What is herbal medicine?
- Taste of the herbs and why that matters?
- Energetic properties of herbs (hot, cold, damp, dry) and how best to choose
herbs for individual constitutions
- Herbal constituents - the phytochemicals in herbs and how herbs work
- Herbal actions - the characteristics effects of herbs
- Herbal safety
Medicine Making
- Water extractions - infusions (teas), decoctions
- Menstruum extractions - tinctures, glycerites, vinegars, oxymels/shrubs
- Soaks, baths, and compresses
Day 2 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Digestive System
- How it works - anatomy and physiology
- Problems in the digestive system
- Bitter herbs - what they do and why we need them
- Healing the gut
- Herbs for the digestive system
Nervous System
- How it works - anatomy and physiology
- Problems in the nervous system
- Stress response / Relaxation response
- HPA axis - “Adrenal Fatigue”
- Adaptogen and nervine herbs
Immune System / Lymphatic System
- How it works - anatomy and physiology
- Boosting the immune system
- Immunomodulating herbs, lymphatic/alterative herbs, antimicrobial herbs
Medicine Making:
- Infused oils, salves, lotions
- Syrups
**Schedule subject to change.
Space for this event is limited, so be sure to register!
Registration: https://gracemidwifery.com/roots-remedies-intro-to-herbal-medicine
The total cost is $220, which covers everything mentioned above. We look forward to having you with us as we explore this important and exciting subject.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
6762 Middle Rd, Middletown, VA 22645, United States
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