Any of these presentations can be offered
as a one-hour talk or as a longer workshop.
All of EZ Herbs
presentations include a colorful Power Point slide show that exhibit and
describe many plants in detail. A customized Power Point
presentation is available upon request. Other
presentations on herbalism can be customized as needed.
A Garden Tour and Talk
Bring your group
on a field trip to the beautiful gardens at EZ Herbs/Austin
School of Herbal Studies. Your organization will enjoy a
customized presentation on herbs, a garden tour, herbal
teas, snacks and more.
Click here for details.
The Wonder of Herbs
This talk offers an overall look at the many
uses of herbs. Herbs are used for their sheer beauty and grace, for landscaping,
for culinary pleasures, for making cosmetics, skin care products and for
medicine.
Growing &
Using Local Herbs for Everyday Health
When you or your family members have a problem, the first line of defense can
easily be a hot cup of tea, an herbal bath and bed rest. Using natural
methods for health care is empowering to the user, economical, practical and
easier on your body. Please join me for an informative talk where we’ll learn
about everyday health problems and how to deal with them naturally. We'll review
Ellen's Dynamic Dozen Herbs that grow best in our environment and learn their
many important uses. Of course, today we have the best of both
worlds available to us, so we can easily ask for appropriate medical
intervention when necessary. So let’s get together and enjoy some herbal tea,
practical information and learn which herbs will grow best in your own backyard
pharmacy.
Herbal First Aid
A garden is a beautiful, soothing and healing place. Your garden is a
sanctuary where you can be at peace, meditate and commune with the wonders of
nature. If you are lucky enough to have your own garden, it can be your
personal pharmacy, or at least a place where you can harvest some herbs and
treat some minor first aid situations. If you do not have your own garden,
you can still create a practical herbal first aid kit that can be used to treat
difficulties such as insect bites, cuts, bruises, burns, wounds, fever,
digestive problems, nausea, muscles aches and more. Learn how to create such a
kit and have fun exploring its contents with me.
Herbs for Woman's
Health
A woman's body is a precious gift. To ensure that your body maintains energy,
vitality and the glow of optimal health, the use of herbs is an excellent
addition to a woman's nutritional and health program. In this talk you will
learn about several herbs that are helpful for adolescents, women of the
childbearing years, and both pre- and post-menopause. You will discover the joy
of creating your own tea blends, using herbs in your food and the convenience of
using herbal tinctures.
Herbal
Alternatives for the Perinatal Patient
In this lecture you
will learn about herbs that support and nourish the female reproductive system.
Herbs helpful for nursing, relaxation and energy will also be discussed. You
will also learn how to use herbal alternatives for common problems associated
with pregnancy and which herbs are best avoided during this precious time.
An Introduction
to Herbal Medicine
This lively
presentation includes the history and uses of plants since history was recorded.
Growing medicinal plants, proper harvesting and storage techniques, and how to
take herbal medicine will be covered. If this talk is offered as a full day
workshop, several hands on demonstrations on making your own herbal medicinal
preparations will be included.
Herbs for Common
Ailments
This talk will cover various systems of the body including the nervous,
respiratory and immune system (as well as others), while discussing several
common problems, which may occur within these systems. Specific herbs for
specific problems will be discussed.
The Uses of Native
Texas Plants
Living in Texas requires a patient and forgiving gardener
and nature lover. In this class you will learn about many of our native plants
and herbs and their practical, edible and medicinal uses. You will also learn
about growing these plants in your own garden.
Plant Walks
As
an avid
gardener,
Herbalist, and a plant enthusiast, I will lead a plant
walk at the gardens of the Austin
School of Herbal Studies or at a local area that you select.
Learning to recognize a plant is essential to understanding and
implementing its value and use in your life.
