Herbal Foundations: Essential Herbs for a Household Herbal Practice

This is a two-day workshop designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of herbalism, focusing on eight easy-to-use herbs that can be incorporated into daily health and wellness routines. The workshop will emphasize hands-on learning, allowing participants to gain practical skills in making herbal teas, tinctures, and salves, while also offering foundational knowledge on herbal safety and sustainability.

Workshop Goals:

The primary goals of this workshop are to:

• Provide participants with basic knowledge about eight essential herbs, their medicinal properties, and how to use them safely.
• Teach participants practical skills for preparing simple herbal remedies such as teas, tinctures, and salves.
• Empower participants to build and use their own herbal first aid kits for common ailments.
• Introduce participants to the importance of herb safety, sustainability, and ethical harvesting.

Workshop Structure:

The workshop will take place over two days, with a balance of lecture-style learning and hands-on activities. Each day will be structured to provide both theoretical understanding and practical experience.

Host or Publisher Institute of Integrative Health Specialists