Seasonal Wellness Series Schedule 2014
May 4th
Springtime tonics
Teachings: Traditional Spring Tonics and Bitters
Apothecary: Herbal Vinegars, Nourishing Infusions, Dandelion Wine
Materia Medica: Dandelion, Nettle, Garlic Mustard, Violet, Cleavers
June 8th
Wild n’ Bloomin’ Medicine
Teachings: Basic Botany, Growing & Harvesting medicinal flowers
Apothecary: Flower Essences, Infused Honeys, drying flowers for tea
Materia Medica: Rose, Elderflower, Lavender, Motherwort
July 6
Botanical Bliss
Teachings: Herbs & the nervous system. Opening to Joy
Apothecary: fresh plant tinctures, herbal liqueurs and syrups
Materia Medica: St. John’s Wort, Rose, Oats, Lemon balm, Skullcap
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July 27th
August 3
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September
14th
October 5th
November
2nd
Herbal First Aid
Teachings: Treating cuts, burns, bites and sprains
Apothecary: Salves, poultices & liniments
Materia Medica: Comfrey, Calendula, Yarrow, Plantain
Aperitifs, Cordials & Bitters
Teachings: Herbs & the Digestive System
Apothecary: Herbal liqueurs, cordials & dried-plant tinctures
Materia Medica: Fennel, Angelica, Coriander, Licorice
Adaptogens: Herbs for Stamina, Endurance & Chronic Stress
Teachings: Supporting the Endocrine system and Immune systems
Apothecary: Medicinal Powders & Truffles
Materia Medica: Ashwagandha, Nettle seed, Holy Basil, Astragalus
Preparing for Cole & Flu Season
Teachings: Respiratory System; Common cold & Flu Remedies
Apothecary: Herbal Syrups & Decoctions
Materia Medica: Elecampane, Elderberry, Thyme, Echinacea
Dreamtime
Teachings: A celebration of sleep, dreaming, and meditation
Apothecary: Pastilles & Electuaries, kava chai
Materia Medica: Kava, Mugwort, Valerian, Poppy