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Ever Wilder at Stellar Roots Herb Farm:
Foundations of Folk Medicine
3 Part Series in Tiger, GA.
May 3rd, June 28th, Sept. 6th
Join forager and herbalist Caleb Arnold for a deep dive into Appalachian Folk Medicine in this 3 part series. Through different seasons, classes will feature plant identification in the field and hands-on use of herbs, medicine making and tasting. Participants will be able to confidently and effectively use plants from their backyards and the woods around them to ease common ailments and aid well being. Each class includes take home preparations. Learn how herbalists, granny women, root diggers, and just plain helpful folks have taken care of each other for centuries.
This series covers:
Backcountry 1st aid basics
History of folk medicine (particularly Southern folk medicine)
Various herbal extractions
The differences between standard extractions and folk medicine
Best practices for drying, storing and preserving your herbal medicines
Identify useful plants in your own backyard
How to tend and cultivate medicinal plants in your yard or garden
Herbal formulas for common ailments with specific dosage recommendations
Common herbal actions
Basics of phytochemistry and its application in folk medicine
Stellar Roots Herb Farm is located in Tiger, GA. SRHF is a wonderful place we know you’ll enjoy and we are excited for the opportunity to teach there.
Purchase tickets here.
Free Community Events
Gilmer County Library Earth Day Event 4/20/2024
Cumming Library – April – More info coming soon
Sharon Forks Library – June – More info coming soon 4/16/2024
Feather Quill Pen & Charcoal Pencils (Kids)
Gilmer County Library – August 29th
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