Herbal remedies & medicine courses

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Have you ever pondered the medicinal properties of fennel or echinacea? Do you find the modern habit of taking drugs and pills unhealthy in itself? This may be the place for you. Natural herbal courses are run by experienced herbalists and involve teaching you how to concoct your own natural cosmetics and medicinal remedies - tailored for you!

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Natural skincare course - make balms, body butters and more

Natural skincare course - make balms, body butters and more

Cheshire - Next course on 15th November 2019

Would you like to learn how to make your own skincare with all-natural ingredients? It’s time to take control over what goes onto your skin and decide which beneficial ingredients (many of which you will find in your kitchen) you would like to indulge your skin with. All the products we make will be preservative free which means they are made without water and as such they are completely natural. With a hands-on practical approach, you will make a selection of skincare products to take home with you. You will...

Our healing garden herbal remedies

Our healing garden herbal remedies

Introduction to herbal remedies An introductory day of plant knowledge, traditional healing and remedies. We will look at ... Herbal medicine: the art and science The plants: identification, how we use them The remedies: teas, tinctures, oils, salves, creams, and many more... Your first steps: growing your own herbs, wild harvesting, preparation, preserving Learn how to use herbs medicinally, including sensory sessions and tastings. You will take home a selection of taster remedies and a plant/seeds to start your herbal journey!

Introduction to herbal medicine - weekend courses

Introduction to herbal medicine - weekend courses

Herefordshire - Next course on 7th December 2019

Introduction to herbal medicine - A weekend course covering the basics of using herb in the home Course Overview An Introduction to Herbal Medicine Making. An exploration of the uses of herbs and learn to make your own top quality cosmetics and herbal preparations. Includes ID, growing, harvesting from my organic garden, drying and storing herbs. A practical 2 day workshop making teas, decoctions, infused oils, ointments, creams and other remedies This herbal medicine making course run by qualified herbalist Rowan McOnegal, who has 30 years experience of working as...

The Art of natural perfumery - weekend course

The Art of natural perfumery - weekend course

Herefordshire - Next course on 2nd November 2019

The Art of natural perfumery - Create your own perfumes using essential and infused oils How to use essential oils to make your own unique perfumes Course Overview: An appreciation of a lost art as we explore the creative and sensual possibilities of using natural oils in perfumery. Natural essences resonate with our emotions and our memories, as well as our body, mind, and spirit. This weekend we will delight in the aromas of the natural world, creating our own individual perfumes using essential oils and other natural ingredients.

Wild Food Day: Walk & Forage

Wild Food Day: Walk & Forage

Foraging Day at Hafod Estate, Ystwyth Valley, Ceredigion (about 12 miles from Aberystwyth) Join professional forager Jade Mellor for a full day of wild food foraging. Spring is a time of abundance and new life. Of fresh, green leaves, edible blooms and the most tender, tasty and nutritious wild food. Join me in this very special opportunity to spend a whole day foraging in the heart of the beautiful, magical, Hafod estate . We will explore woodland and meadows, next to waterfalls, along meandering paths and streams. We will be...

Herb walks at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

Herb walks at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

London - Next course on 14th June 2020

An opportunity to see medicinal plants that grow and live in London and discover how they can be used to help our health and well-being. On our first walk we will meet at the Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanical garden in London, where we will see some of the plants that provide us with food, including some of those now referred to as 'superfoods'. On our second walk we will meet at Kensington Palace Gardens. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and practical walking shoes. (Entrance fees are included in...

Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

Devon - Next course on 25th October 2019

Join renowned herbalist Anne McIntyre on a journey of discovery as she guides you to identify and forage wild herbs, understand their medicinal properties and uses, and share the skills to create and take home a range of herbal remedies for your health and wellbeing. This course consists of four weekends (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter) to provide you with knowledge and skills to use the extraordinary resources of the medicinal plants growing around you throughout the year. This course is open to anyone with an interest in knowing more...

Herbal medicine for healthy digestive system and immune health at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

Herbal medicine for healthy digestive system and immune health at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

London - Next course on 20th June 2020

An introduction to the digestive system and immune health. For each system we will look at the anatomy - form and function - and how we can work with medicinal plants, diet and lifestyle that can be useful to support these systems and our general wellbeing. Topics will include herbal, dietary and lifestyle strategies for supporting digestive & immune health. Who is this course for For the who have some background knowledge of working with medicinal plants in tea form - infusions and decoctions. Some previous experience of attending herbal...

Herbal medicine for healthy heart, cardiovascular and respiratory systems at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

Herbal medicine for healthy heart, cardiovascular and respiratory systems at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

London - Next course on 30th May 2020

An introduction to the Heart, Cardiovascular System and the Respiratory System. For each system we will look at the anatomy - form and function - and how we can work with medicinal plants, diet and lifestyle that can be useful to support these systems and our general wellbeing. Topics will include strategies for managing blood pressure and healthy blood vessels & Cholesterol plus herbs that have an affinity for the Respiratory system to support people with chronic sinus problems, bronchitis & asthma. Who is this course for For the who...

Herbal medicine for healthy skin and nervous system at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

Herbal medicine for healthy skin and nervous system at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

London - Next course on 6th June 2020

An introduction to the skin and nervous system. For each system we will look at the anatomy - form and function - and how we can work with medicinal plants, diet and lifestyle that can be useful to support these systems and our general wellbeing. Topics will include function of the skin and common conditions that affect the skin, e.g. eczema. For supporting our nervous systems we will explore herbs and diet with a particular focus on adrenal tonics to support us at times of particular stress. Who is this...

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