MEDICINAL HERB WORKSHOP
Venue: The Herb Garden, Naul, Co. Dublin Date: Saturday 18th May 2024
INTRODUCTION
Many common ailments can be safely treated at home, using wild or cultivated herbs. We can also boost our immune systems and fight infection by including herbs in our diet.
This workshop will teach you how to make your own safe and effective herbal teas, infusions, oils, tinctures and poultices using some of the plants that grow freely around us. We will also discuss how to incorporate beneficial herbs into your everyday cooking.
Participants will leave with enough knowledge and confidence to start using herbal remedies immediately to assist with treating many common minor ailments.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Join me at The Herb Garden where we will start by identifying some of the most important native Irish wild medicinal herbs and learning about their beneficial properties.
The identification session will be followed by a practical demonstration on the various methods I use to make medicinal herbal teas, infusions, oils, tinctures and poultices, using both fresh and dried herbs.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of herbal teas. Bring your own keep cup if you have one.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Itinerary and Booking
Venue: The Herb Garden and The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, Co. Dublin
Date: Saturday 18th May 2024
10:45: Meet outside The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre in Naul Village
11:00 – 12:50: Plant identification session at The Herb Garden
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch at The Cottage Café at The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
14:00 – 16:00: Practical demonstration at The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
Cost: €85
Bring a friend for a discounted rate of €45. Just book your own place and email me with your friend’s name, phone number and email address!
Cost includes the following:
- Herbal tea tastings
- Photo eBook on native Irish wild herbs and their uses
- Herb Tea eBooklet on making herbal teas for common ailments
- Notes on making the herbal preparations that we will cover in the workshop
Please note the cost of lunch is not included, but you can bring a packed lunch if you wish.
BOOK NOW BUY A GIFT VOUCHERContact: Denise on 087 2758896 or email denise@theherbschool.ie
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this workshop you will learn how to:
- Identify a wide range of native Irish wild medicinal herbs and learn about their beneficial properties and uses
- Safely use herbs to treat minor ailments
- Make medicinal herbal teas that also taste good using both fresh and dried herbs
- Make herbal oils, tinctures and poultices
- Understand quantities to use and safe dosage practices
- Know when herbal remedies should not be used without consulting a qualified medical herbalist
- Save money by using freely available native plants to make your own effective remedies instead of buying expensive pharmaceutical products
We will look at the following wild herbs in detail:
- Nettles
- Cleavers
- Plantain
- Ground ivy
- Elder
- Dandelion
- Meadowsweet
- Daisy
We will also discuss some of the other seasonal wild herbs and many of the popular culinary herbs that also have medicinal uses.
FREE MEDICINAL HERB IDENTIFICATION PHOTO eBOOK
Everyone who attends will receive a free photo e-booklet on native Irish medicinal herb identification, including the plants we discuss and use in the workshop. You will also receive an e-booklet on making and using herbal teas, including a list of common ailments and the herbs that can be used to treat them, and notes on making the herbal preparations that we will cover in the workshop.
BOOK NOWContact: Denise on 087 2758896 or email denise@theherbschool.ie
Personalised Events: Private events can be arranged for your group in other locations and tailored to suit your needs.
Contact: Denise on 087 2758896 or email denise@theherbschool.ie
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