Learn how to make and
experience facial cleansers, astringents, herbal steams, clay masks and
‘Perfect Cream’, a lovely face and body moisturizer. Enjoy a relaxing
afternoon of pampering and feeling nourished by our herbal friends. This
class includes delicious herbal snacks, handouts of recipes and take-home
samples of "'Miracle Grains' and ‘Perfect Cream’. Join me in my garden for
a stroll while we choose and harvest fresh flowers for your herbal steams.
What a joy!
Refer a friend that signs up/attends this class and receive $10.00 off any
EZ Herb product. In celebration of Mother's Day: Bring your Mom and she
receives $10.00 off of class registration.
A
wonderful Mother's Day gift for both of you!!
Please Note: The remainder of
the Spring 2008 classes may be taken individually, or you may
save money by registering for the entire Intensive.
March 29 through May 24th, 2008
Spring Herbal Intensive
–The Intensive has been reformatted to include longer classes held during the
daytime. This will allow us more time in the garden and for walks on the
property. Classes are held at the home and gardens of the Austin School of
Herbal Studies.
Join me for this comprehensive study of herbalism. You will learn many of the
useful herbs for numerous body systems, learn to make herbal medicines and
experience the magic of being in the garden. Taking this Intensive will provide
you with an excellent working knowledge of how and when to use herbs for health
and well being.
Classes meet on
4 Saturdays and 2 Fridays. 9:30am - 4:30pm (except
Saturday, May 24th which meets from 9:30am-12:30pm)
Fee includes:
class instruction
getting to know many of the plants in the garden and on the property
Learning about and sampling dozens of medicinal herbs
herbal preparations, infusions and decoctions
informative handouts
Delicious homemade herbal foods prepared with the
featured herbs
$450-fee-Comprehensive-6
sessions (Non-refundable deposit of $75 required to hold your
reservation)
$75-non refundable deposit
$375- Fee excluding deposit
$90-
Each individual session (except
Conscious and Respectful Herbalism-$45.00)
Saturday, March 29th
Introduction to Herbal Medicine:
Today we will explore the history of herbal medicine and how this health
practice is used in many parts of the world. You’ll learn the various ways of
taking herbal medicine and how they benefit the body. Weather permitting, we’ll
stroll the garden and visit some of Ellen’s Top Ten Herbs suitable for our local
gardens. We’ll also discuss harvesting, preparing and proper storage of herbs.
We’ll enjoy herbal tea and herbal snacks as we get to know each other.
and
Exploring Herbs
for the Nervous System:
Being a
practicing psycho-therapist for 26 years, I have a special interest and
knowledge regarding Herbs for the Nervous System. Common sense tells you that
if you will brew yourself a pot of herbal tea to help deal with your anxiety,
prescribed medication can be avoided. Included are
handouts, herbal snacks and tea.
Featured herbs in this study: Chamomile, St. John’s Wort, Passionflower, Valerian, Skullcap, Lemon Balm, Wood
Betony, Oatstraw, Lavender, Kava Kava Root
Friday, April 11th,
2008
Staying Healthy: Herbs for the Immune System
& Liver
Cleansing Herbs
Preventative
Herbalism is of particular value just as staying healthy is the key to vital
well-being. Liver cleansing has become widely popular and should be performed
consciously and conservatively. Included are
handouts, herbal snacks and tea.
Featured herbs in this study: Echinacea, Garlic, Chaparral, Yellow Dock, Burdock Root, Dandelion Root, Golden
Seal, Stinging Nettles, Ashwaganda, Ho Shou Wu,
and
Herbs for the
Respiratory System
As our seasons
and weather change, it is important to know how to care for yourself herbally.
Living in Central Texas has its unique problems regarding common allergic
reactions to common plants. Included are handouts,
herbal snacks and tea.
Featured herbs in this study: Cayenne, Comfrey, Horehound, Mullein, Ephedra, Marshmallow Root, Pleurisy Root,
Sage, Licorice Root, Slippery Elm,
Nettles, Goldenrod
Saturday,
April 26th 9:30am – 12:30pm
Organic Gardening
Class
Learn the basics of organic gardening including design, maintenance, soil
preparation, organic amendments and fertilizers, natural pest control, planting
techniques and which plants grow best in our environment. We’ll have the
experience of digging in the soil and planting herb seeds and transplants. As
part of “Sharing the Wisdom of the Plants” I am happy to give each
participant the opportunity to dig and take home any extra plants from my
garden.
Included are handouts, herbal snacks and tea.
and
Medicine
Making
In my newly constructed Herb Room we will learn how to make medicinal infusions
and decoctions (teas), healing salves and herbal tinctures. We’ll also discuss
and prepare compresses and poultices. Included
are handouts, herbal snacks and tea.
Saturday, May 3rd,
2008
The Reproductive
System: A study of
herbs, foods and lifestyle
Men and Women
of all ages need to continually care for their reproductive systems, the basis
for life. We will discuss the adolescence, child-bearing and the elder years.
Included are handouts, herbal snacks and tea.
Featured herbs in this study: Nettles, Red Clover, Red Raspberry, Vitex, Motherwort, Ginger, Black Cohosh,
Dong Quai, Fenugreek, Saw Palmetto, Ginseng.
and
Herbs for the
Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems
We all need to stay heart healthy by eating right, exercising and using herbs
that support and nourish our heart, our blood pressure and our circulatory
system.
Featured herbs in this study:
Hawthorne berries, leaves and flowers, Motherwort, Siberian ginseng, Rosemary,
Gotu kola, Ginkgo, Red Clover, Cayenne, Myrrh and Angelica.
Friday,
May 16th, 2008
Herbs for the
Digestive System
Maintaining a
healthy digestive system is imperative to good health. Making healthy food
choices and supplementing with herbs is an excellent way to maintain a healthy
digestive system. Included are handouts, herbal
snacks and tea.
Featured herbs in this study: Fennel, Dill, Anise, Gentian Root, Senna, Cascara Sagrada, Ginger, Peppermint,
Chamomile
and
Herbs for the
Urinary System
Simple care for
your urinary system will keep your kidneys, bladder and urinary tract
functioning optimally. Herbs for urinary tract infections and related issues
will be discussed. Included are handouts, herbal
snacks and tea.
Featured herbs in this study: Uva Ursi, Cleavers, Chickweed, Cornsilk, Dandelion Leaf, Juniper Berries,
Goldenrod, Nettles, Gravel Root
Saturday, May 24th,
2008
Conscious and
Respectful Herbalism
Discover the “At-Risk” herbs and learn how to re-establish them into your
environment. We’ll explore the spiritual aspect of herbalism and how being in
the garden helps to lift one’s spirit while delighting in Nature. We will also
have a POT-LUCK lunch, celebrating the completion of the 2008 Spring Herbal
Intensive. All are welcome.
Contact
Ellen to be
added to the monthly newsletter and Herb of the Month.
