New!
Herbal Medicine Chest in Your Own
Back Yard
Grow your own or just look in your backyard for a
variety of plants that can assist you in healing
naturally. Discover the various plants and herbs that:
Relieve head and stomach aches, Muscle pains, Bruises,
Burns, Bleeding, Help acne, insect bites and stings. We
will explore the use of more than ten healing herbs
ideal for your first aid kit. Infusions and Tinctures
will be available to sample.
Creating an Herbal Medicine Wheel Garden
Learn how to create your own personal sacred
space and what healing herbs to plant in the traditional
American Indian way and directions. Planted with healing
herbs that you can use in cooking and healing, the
sacred space of a medicine wheel can also become a
special garden and sanctuary for birds, butterflies, and
animals whose natural wild spaces are at risk. Creating,
Herb Plant Selection, Finishing Touches, Care, and
Harvesting will be discussed.
Introduction
to Using Plants for Natural Healing
Whether you believe in the wise woman traditions
or folk medicine, you will be introduced to the many uses of
plants for natural health. History and beliefs of several
‘folk remedies’ for balancing your health and identifying
plants that are readily available in your own backyard will
also be discussed.
Nature
and Natural Healing Using Dandelions
From the flower to the root, dandelion is like a pharmacy
used in cooking and healing. Learn what parts of the plant
to use and how to prepare it and which parts contain the
medicinal properties. Identification, facts, and recipes
will be introduced.
Nature
and Natural Healing Using Chickweed
Chickweed is not just a weed but is both medicinal and
edible. Chickweed is very nutritious, high in vitamins and
minerals, can be added to salads or cooked as a pot herb,
tasting somewhat like spinach. Enroll today and learn how
this herb is used in cooking and healing. Identification,
facts, and recipes will be introduced.
Attendee Raves
"The
information was presented in an upbeat, positive way and
was very useful. Being outside for the class during hits
time of year was wonderful!" -- Gail Wilt
"I
thought this class was very interesting. I didn't know
that chickweed was used for so many things." -- Samantha
Wilt
"I
enjoyed learning the uses for all ages and problems
(illnesses)." -- Angela Wilt
