By embracing this perspective, herbalists and plant observers can gain insights into how plant communities function as medicines. This interdisciplinary approach includes learning about the plants around us, recognizing the value of healthy native plant communities, and allowing that wisdom to guide our relationship with plants. When we understand the landscape dynamics around us, it affects the way we practice as herbalists. We can read changes in the land, and this helps us to be aware of how plant communities are changing and how they work as medicines.

Plant medicine has ecological roots and is ideal for those interested in exploring and deepening their knowledge of herbalism. It is especially helpful for those who wish to learn how to care for their families naturally and want to pursue herbalism as a profession. This workshop is an introduction to the fascinating world of plants and their medicinal uses. It provides a comprehensive study of herbalism, including an in-depth understanding of medicinal plants and their uses for different body systems. By attending this workshop, you will gain valuable knowledge and experience that can be used to assist your family and friends in holistic health applications

Our planet’s health, communities, and bodies are inextricably connected. The first step is to approach plant medicine from an ecological perspective, cultivating a regenerative practice that focuses on our bioregion’s medicinal plants. We’ll come to herbalism emphasizing traditions and indigenous wisdom to this continent and look to Eastern traditions, such as Ayurvedic Medicine, to deepen our understanding. A hands-on approach is the best for learning and working with plants, fresh and dried herbs, and herbal preparations to build our knowledge. Herbalism is a wholistic study, recognizing that nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other natural modalities offer a complete health experience. We encourage each individual to integrate their study into a personal practice to benefit daily and master the material through first-hand experience. Be empowered with the knowledge, tools, and expertise to continue the journey to natural, radiant well-being.

These classes offer an overview of the ecological problems and solutions facing the modern herbalist.

These classes are for those looking to understand: 

• The conservation concerns for medicinal plant biodiversity

• The complexity of the supply chain

• How to evaluate plants at risk that you may be considering sourcing

• Establishing and supporting plant sanctuaries

Curriculum

Week 1
Encoded Plant Wisdom

• Plants as Guides & Teachers

• The Ecology of Herbalism

• Herbal Actions & Ethics

• Plant Botany

Week 2
The Hand of the Elements

• Plant Energetics

• Vitalism & Learning From Nature

• Energetics - Herb & Plant Properties

• Integrating Regenerative Medicine in Practice

Week 3
Herbal Medicine-Making

• Terrain vs Germ Theory

• Study of Body Systems

• Herbal Actions & Properties

• Plant Formulations & Administrations

• Intention, Alchemy & Medicine-Making

Week 4
The Missing Piece of Your Herbal Equation

• Case Studies

• Learning to Listen

• Your Body is Nature

• The Herbalist Lifestyle

• Exercises to directly perceive & interact with the complex, living, self-organizing plant beings

Engaging Practices

• 28-Day Transformation Process

• Living the Essential Keys

• Reflections & Insights

• Interactive Format

• Buddy Mate for Change

• Key Lessons

• Q & A

• Recorded Sessions for Future Viewing