Imagine entering a world where deep reverence for the natural world is encouraged and celebrated. Feeling connected to a community of inspired, interested, and caring people, a restful yet exciting space to learn. Where science is not at odds with the spirit, cultivating a sense of security in woodlands, meadows and forests.
Welcome to the Herbal Apprentice. Cultivating Animate Awe.
Fostering a sense of Belonging, through Plant Connection & Community
Fostering a sense of Belonging, through Plant Connection & Community
About The Herbal Apprentice
What Will I learn?
Learn about medicinal gardens using permaculture principles, techniques and strategies
Explore botanical and herbal terminology to further future study and better understand resources
Create hand-crafted herbal remedies at home, with a focus on locally sourced and grown herbs for both potency and ecological conservation
Gain knowledge of herbal properties, uses and applications
Explore intuitive ways of understanding plants, cultivating a sense of trust in our ability to work with plants and empower ourselves
Is this course right for me?
Designed for both beginners and those wanting to deepen their personal practice as a Herbalist or Naturopath, this course has been designed to provide an introduction to:
Understanding plants through lenses of both folklore and science, giving a grounding in basic botany, phytochemistry and physiology as well as guidance to intuitively work with plants
Developing a relationship with plant medicine that is not primarily extractive, focusing on regenerative medicinal systems that can empower people and communities and repair ecosystems
If you are interested in true wholistic Herbalism, approaching this lifestyle with an aim to care for ecosystems, as well as individuals, this course is for you!
What will I recieve?
Immersive herbal education
Herbal Gift Bag with Medicine Jars & Labels for the 8 weeks
A Hand-crafted Herbal Remedy each week
Full 28page Course Workbook
Medicinal Cuttings & Seeds
Access to a Herbal Community
Exercises to deepen Herbalism knowledge and practice
Resources
25% off Botanical Education Knowledge Cards used in Course
The Herbal Apprentice is here…
to assist the process of remembering – to remember our roots, the old ways that live in our bones, the practices that tie us to our ancestors, and the celebration of ethnobotany; the relationship between people and plants.
What is included in the Herbal Apprentice sessions?
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Botanical animism
Herbal Energetics
Making infused herbal oils -
Patterns of traditional western herbalism (Energetics & Foundational Actions)
Making herbal infused vinegars
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Herbal language and terminology (Primary Actions)
Making herbal syrups
Harvesting Herbs -
Herbalism and human physiology (Primary Actions & Body Systems)
Making herbal tinctures
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Understanding common ailments
Herbal Topical Applications
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Plant chemistry basics
Making herbal salves
Bonus Plant Walk -
Plant alchemy intro
Case studies of common ailments
Making herbal incense
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Community supported herbalism
The medicine wheel – bringing it together
Plant project and celebration