Discover the lore, tradition, and science behind Appalachia’s most popular and native medicinal roots, from the well known and economically exalted roots of the culture like Ginseng and Black Cohosh to the local secret favorites like Yellowroot and Stoneroot and many more! In this 3-day intensive certificate course, you will:
- Receive a certificate of community herbalism;
- Make salves, tinctures and other medicinal applications to bring home;
- Learn and expand your knowledge about regional medicinal plants.
Learn from clinical herbalist, Mimi Hernandez, MS, RH (AHG) about how to apply herbs in various situations for men, women, and children. Topics include hands on herbal medicine making, herbal first aid, herbal taste and understand, spices for health, weeds as medicine, topical herbs, and herb walks! Prepare to be your family and community herbalist! Participants receive a certificate upon completion.
Dates: Three full days ~ June 3-5, 2011
Rates: The course fee is $350 including materials, take home remedies, wholesome vegetarian/vegan meals. The course is limited to 12 participants, so sign up early!
Limited on-site lodging
- Private Room ~ $20/night
- Shared Room ~ $15/night
- Camping ~ $10/night
Location: Wild Meadows Farm~456 Smith Road~Schellsburg, PA 15559
Contact: Kim Walsh at info@wildmeadowsfarm.com or 814-839-4962.
