Therapeutic Herbal Safety

Therapeutic Herbal Safety

Friday, November 8, 2024

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Instructor: Lauren Tanner

This class provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices essential for ensuring the safe use of herbs as therapeutic, medicinal, and culinary agents. Participants will explore historical uses and modern applications of herbal treatments. Topics of identification, potency, adulteration, sourcing, interactions, and contraindications will be discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations, patient education, special populations, and the unique safety concerns for vulnerable populations. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and provides guidance on the safe use of herbal products in the home for self-care health management.

Lauren will provide an herbal craft market at the end of class to purchase handcrafted herbal remedies for common ailments. Payment can be taken via Venmo, Zelle, or cash.

Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class.

Lauren Tanner MSN, RN, AHN-BC, OCN is an Advanced Holistic Nurse, Herbalist, and Nurse Coach with 9 years of experience in the healthcare system. She is originally from Orlando, FL, where she started her nursing career and then transitioned to travel nursing for 7 years. During her travel nursing experiences, she worked with oncology and chronic illness populations in a variety of settings. Desiring more education on holistic healthcare practices, she pursued further education in advanced holistic nursing and herbalism. During that time, she developed a view of health as one of healing the mind, body, and spirit and that nature is a valuable tool for connection and healing. She has a warm, personal, and grounded approach to helping people understand their unique wellness goals and the necessity for individualized integrative health practices. Her passion is studying plants and immersing herself in nature and her home gardens. Lauren is committed to providing holistic health and herbal education and creating experiences that provide relaxation, clarity, and self-awareness to help people make informed decisions that align best with their individual wellness.

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