INTRODUCTION TO FOLK HERBALISM
Just beginning your herbal journey? Let the rich and timeless practices of folk herbalism awaken the wild spirit within you and reconnect you to the wisdom and medicine of your ancestors.
Flower Power’s Folk Herbalism Class was created to nurture your connection to the plants, mushrooms and trees that offer a path to deep and lasting vitality and wellness. Walk the lanes of history with us, where we introduce you to generations of humans from all around the world who have found profound protection, solace and strength in nature’s green embrace. We explore ancestoral medicine and how to recall your own familial and cultural connections to the rich tapestry of plant wisdom stewarded through generations. Whether its sharing simple folk medicine recipes for family wellness, how to steep gentle teas for maximum potency and flavor, methods for harvesting from the wild or how to make your own folk remedies, this class will show you how to weave the magic of herbs into the fabric of your daily life.
Each plant, each leaf, holds stories, teachings and powers ready to be shared. Begin your journey today, and let the plants teach you to remember, reconnect, and reclaim the age-old art of folk herbalism. Join us in reviving the forgotten wisdom of the earth.
Exploring the Roots of Herbal Medicine
From ancient hunter-gatherer traditions to Indigenous plant wisdom to the healing sciences of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal knowledge spans thousands of years and across continents. Discover the sacred practices of Egypt and Persia and the refined medicine of Greek and Roman scholars like Hippocrates, Dioscorides, Pliny the Elder and Galen. We’ll visit the spice trades and explore the wisdom of medieval folk healers and midwives, the spiritual insights of Hildegard of Bingen, and the practical remedies of Culpepper, tracing how these diverse traditions have shaped and enriched human wellness throughout the ages. Less we not forget the evolution of folk medicine and the rich medicine of indigenous medicine keeps and eclectic physicians converging in The United States.
What Awaits You In Your:
FOLK HERBALISM CLASS
Folk Medicine For Everyday Wellness
Let us help you return to your roots and take control of your wellness. Folk herbalism is the art of using plants to support and help nurture the body. It emphasizes simple, natural remedies that connect us with the earth’s wisdom and gifts. Much of this wisdom has been passed down through many generations, with each culture contributing unique insights into the power of plants and creating unique protocols for wellness. Folk herbalism empowers you to take control of your wellness, offering natural, holistic remedies for everyday wellness. It helps us reconnect with the earth, and learn to bring wellness with the plants around us. Let us help you remember how and how to reconnect in this beginner’s class.
Bringing Folk Medicine Into Your Home
In this class, you’ll learn how to bring folk herbalism into your heart and home, Discover how to grow your own medicinal plants and how to hone the skills to develop the practice of ethical wildcrafting, harvesting with respect for nature’s balance. We will share recipes for crafting your own restorative teas, tonics, aromatics and infused oils. Through these age old practices we reconnect and remember our ancient connection to the wild for sustancence and survival. Folk herbalism empowers you to take control of your wellness in a tangible way, offering natural, holistic remedies for everyday vitality.
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Introduction to Folk Herbalism
Sunday, September 21st 2025 1:00pm-3:30pm
Online Class Via Zoom