“My particular philosophy of herbalism includes the belief that what we need for our food, medicine and
well being, grows within the plants of our own environment. It is fine to
import herbs from China or Europe, if you wish, but we need not do that.
We can learn to grow herbs that are well adapted to our environment and
learn how to use them. That is what I love to do. My mission is to teach
students how to nurture the plants, and in turn, nurture and care for
themselves, their families and
friends.”
—
Ellen Zimmermann
Ellen Zimmermann, M.A., and Herbalist founded EZ Herbs in 1995.
Ellen is a Certified Herbalist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a
Marriage and Family Therapist and an avid gardener. She has successfully
blended these professions to fulfill her mission of educating others on
how to best use the plants and herbs we can grow in our own environment.
Ellen studied with Master Herbalist, Rosemary Gladstar, where she
developed a special interest and expertise in Women's Health and the herbs
most beneficial to women of all ages. As the director of the Austin School
of Herbal Studies she offers various classes on Growing Herbs, Herbal
Medicine, Natural Cosmetics, Women's Herbs, Plant Walks and several other
interesting herbal topics.
EZ Herbs encompasses a series
of presentations
offered by Ellen to various organizations including Universities,
Hospitals, various Health Care Organizations, Nurseries, Garden Clubs and
other groups interested in herbalism. Ellen, who has also practiced as a
licensed psychotherapist for over twenty years, combines her counseling
skills and herbal knowledge, and offers Herbal Consultations
to individuals interested in supporting their health care with herbs,
better nutrition and positive lifestyle practices.
EZ Herbs is
also an herbal product line
including medicinal tea blends, herbal tinctures, healing salves, a
natural cosmetic line, my own garden herbal spice, herbal insect repellent
and more. Ellen also founded the Austin School of Herbal Studies, which is
located on a 5-acre facility just south of Austin, Texas. The Austin
School of Herbal Studies offers various
herb classes including
the growing techniques and uses of medicinal herbs, an Herbal Intensive
consisting of a materia medica of approximately 100 herbs useful for every
system of the body. Plant walks, medicine making, creating your own
cosmetics and many more interesting classes are offered.
Testimonials
John Dromgoole, owner
The
Natural Gardener
Every so often an individual is blessed in their
field of expertise to become a leader in their community. Ellen has been
blessed in this way and has planted the seeds of healing, physically and
emotionally, in all of those individuals lucky enough to have taken her
courses.
Rosemary Gladstar, Master
Herbalist, Teacher, Speaker, Founder of United Plant Savers-
What a
privilege it's been for me to have the opportunity to walk this joyful
green path with Ellen over the years. A fantastic gardener, teacher, and
wonderful community herbalist, she is quite simply one of the most
vivacious and uplifting individuals I know. Being around her is being
around a spark of radiant light. I was amazed to visit her gardens in
Austin, Texas. Amidst live oak and cedar elms, she's created a sanctuary
for plants and people. Ellen's work with United Plant Savers has been
exemplary. She's one of our most active members and has done much to
spread the word of medicinal plant conservation to the Austin
community.
Rabbi Monty Eliasov
Austin, Texas
Client
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I had a bout of gout in my right toe and the pain would just not completely
go away. I took a number of the right good remedies internally (like
asorbate C and black cherry extract) and those swiftly cleared it up by at
least 50% within a day or so. I then applied a number of homeopathic
ointments topically to the toe joint that healed it even further until just
10% was just hanging in there still annoying the toe joint. Then in
desperation I drove all the way down to South Austin to purchase and try out
EZ Herbs' small bottle of Comfrey Salve and within three days that last
stubborn 10% of the gout finally au revoired. I highly recommend this
traditional and powerful salve for appropriate topical use when a stubborn
gout pain just won't go away!
Joyce Billings,
client-
As we get
older our skin's tolerance changes. The corner of my outer eyes have
become sensitive to my make up (same products I have used for years). The
skin becomes red, thin and itchy. My dermatologist gave me a prescription
steroid type ointment that makes you sun sensitive (which a gardener
doesn't need). I choose not to use the prescribed meds and started to used
a little extra Queen of Hungary's Water on the corner of my eyes in the
morning and before going to sleep. In a couple of applications the skin is
healed of and no longer thin and sensitive. The healing properties of this
product are great. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
Kristi Johnson, student
and client-
On products: "I have used many of Ellen's products that
are grown from her garden. I like to use Ellen's products because I know
they are organic, of good quality due to the love and care she dedicates
to her plants, and they work!"
On presentations: "Ellen creates a fun
and warm environment enhancing learning and self-expression. Ellen
believes everyone has something to offer to the learning experience. She
provides hands-on experience through in-depth plant walks, visuals, and
tea tastings."
Karen Johnston,
student-
Ellen, you have been an inspiration to me. After taking
your classes, I have started on my own herb garden. I drink herbal teas
almost daily, and have made several dinners with herbs that have the
approval of my family. Your method of teaching is informative and easy to
understand, and you have such a caring attitude. Thanks for doing what you
do!
Karen Cannatti,
Coordinator of Mayfield Park Gardening Symposium-
Ellen Zimmermann
is a herbal guru. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic, she can talk about herbs
for cooking, cosmetics and medicinal uses as well as landscaping with
herbs. A great speaker!
