An introduction to basic principles in herbalism for the home herbalist: herbal formats, plant parts, and foundational herbal actions. We’ll taste various herbal teas throughout class, and discuss how they taste & feel in our bodies.

An introduction to herbal extracts: we’ll review various extraction methods (tinctures, vinegars, glycerites, etc.), taste various extracts and feel how our bodies respond, and prepare infused vinegars as a group (to be distributed and taken home at the end of the series on November 15).

An introduction to basic herbal support for the immune system and what to do when you’re feeling sick. We’ll prepare individual small batches of fire cider that you can take home with you!

An introduction to herbal formulation and the basics of digestive health. We’ll taste various herbal teas for digestive support, and then create custom tea blends that you can take home with you.