Herbal Care for the Nervous System

Service Description

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5-7:30PM The Missing Corner, White Salmon, WA With the holidays around the corner, the busy-ness of modern life, winter challenges, and many events locally and worldwide to process, let's face it – many of us are stressed. The good news is - the plants have your back! Herbal medicines have been used throughout human history to support our well-being, and are a valuable tool to have in our pockets for times of stress and high-emotions, as well as for every day use to keep our systems strong, balanced, and resilient to future events. This is an educational opportunity to dive into the world of herbal medicine in regards to the nervous system – however, many body systems overlap so this will be a broad topic. Some things you can expect to learn in our time together: ~What are nervines and how do they work? ~What are different types of nervines, and when should I choose them? ~What are the different types of herbal preparations, and when would I choose them? (Teas, tinctures, topical preparations, etc.) ~Which herbs would be best for me to avoid? (Pregnancy, medication interactions, etc.) ~Identification, uses, and preparation instructions for 10+ different herbs! There will be a focus on easy-to-source plants that can be grown and foraged so that you can continue to work with these remedies for years to come. The second half of class will be a hands-on workshop where we will create remedies for you to take home! We will make an herbal tea blend and a tincture formula. Please let me know when you register if you are in recovery or have any reason that a small amount of alcohol normally contained in a tincture will not be okay for you. I will do my best to bring alternate ingredients for you. I will keep the space open for 30 minutes after class for questions, shopping and socializing. There will be a pop-up shop with Bearfoot Botanicals herbal products at 15% off for all workshop attendees. This would be a great time to stock up on winter immune support or gift shopping at a discount. The cost of this workshop is $75, which includes all materials for take-home remedies, educational handout, tea, light snack, and a wealth of knowledge to utilize for year to come. I look forward to seeing you all and diving into this expansive and nourishing topic of herbs!