Herbal Actions and Energetics of Southwest Plants Lecture - 1st year

Immerse yourself in the ecology, history, and incredible abundance of Southwest plants in this wide-ranging lecture series.

From January to June,steep yourself in the rich botanical variety, historical and medicinal uses,

and methods of sourcing native and non-native plants that call the Southwest their home with rigorous study of herbal actions and energetics. 

Through bi-monthly, 3-hour online talks you will be trained to: 

List the herbal actions of local Southwest plants, their medicinal uses, indications, dosage, and history of use

Describe the energetics of southwestern herbs and how to match them to a person and their symptoms

Understand basic organ system physiology

Identify the vitality of plants and constitution of place

Organoleptically experience the plant world

Sustainably and safely make herbal medicine, including teas, tinctures, acetums, honeys, and more

Develop a foundation for formulating herbal products such as salves, syrups, respiratory lozenges, and more

When we deepen our relationship with the plants closest to us, understanding them on their terms,

We participate in reciprocity with nature and our community, which creates a win, win, win between all of us,

engaging in the full circle of offering and receiving.

Listening closely to what these plants have to teach us,

Invites us to more richly experience our own lives and the communities we share.

Offered as part of the Community Herbalism Program

Or can be enjoyed on its own

This is the lecture portion of the Herbal Apprenticeship - 1st year

January - June

We will meet every other week for 3 hours

Lectures will be online via zoom.

Cost is $500