Herbal Allies for Stress
Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

Herbal Allies for Stress

Herbal Allies for Stress

Stress Got You Down?

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Join sister duo Megan Waddy (medical herbalist) and Jenna Waddy (naturopathic doctor) for a 3-hour intensive workshop on stress management.  In our current society, stress has become a part of everyone’s life and is a root cause to disharmony and imbalance within our body.  Fortunately, there are many tools and herbal supportive agents to help you feel more equipped in your day-to-day living.  

 


During this workshop we will discuss:

·     The physiology of stress and our stress adaptation response – how does our body respond to short and long-term stress?

·     Common signs and symptoms of poor stress management (adrenal dysregulation)

·     Herbal remedies to support our adrenals and nervous system – this includes: 

o  Materia medica of individual herbs where we will discuss the physical, mental and emotional properties of the plants

o  Specific herbal actions to help modulate our stress response: adaptogens, nervines

 

We will guide you through a meditation while journeying with individual plants and focus on breath work to calm the nervous system

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What’s Included?

·     Herbal tea – please bring a mug for tea sampling

·     Individual herbs to drop dose during the workshop

 

Additionals:

·     Prepare your own 100ml custom blended herbal formula for an extra $25.00 

 

Investment:

  • $50.00

  • please e-transfer ancientoriginsmedicinals@gmail.com to reserve your spot

When and Where:

  • Saturday March 23rd 10am-1pm

  • Collective Space: 166 Station Street, Duncan, B.C







 


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Apr
28
to Jun 2

Introduction to Herbal Medicine

  • 4832 Waters Road Duncan, BC, V9L 6S9 Canada (map)
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Join sisters Megan (Medical herbalist) and Jenna Waddy (Naturopathic Doctor) for a four week introduction to herbal medicine! 

Medicinal plants are an important part of our lives and can be used safely and effectively to support the mind, body and spirit.

During this course we will provide you with the tools necessary to navigate the world of herbal medicine, including:

  1. Introduction to plant medicines: terminology, ethical harvesting practices, herbal preparations and safety profiles
  2. Herbal remedies for common conditions (gastrointestinal, respiratory, immune, skin and nervous system)
  3. Herbal medicine making
  4. How to make a herbal first aid kit
  5. Herbal medicine is a hands-on practice; individuals will be given the opportunity to experience and connect with plants using all of the senses: looking, smelling, touching, tasting and feeling the energetics of individual plants.

When & Where

  • Class 1: Saturday April 28th 10am-1pm
  • Class 2: Saturday May 12th 10am-1pm
  • Class 3: Saturday May 26th 10am-1pm
  • Class 4: Saturday June 2nd 10am-1pm

Location: Matraea Centre 


What’s Included?

By the end of the course you will leave with $100 worth of herbal products, as well as recipes to make your own remedies at home!

Products include: Custom blended herbal tea, Tincture, Medicinal syrup, Healing Salve

Also included in the course
Take home exercises
Herbal medicine-making handbook
Access to PowerPoint slides & Hands-on experiences with individual herbs


Cost: $310.00 (includes over $100 in materials and products!)
 

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Course Syllabus

Week 1 – Intro to herbal medicine

During the first week we will discuss

  • what is herbal medicine
  • various ways to use plants medicinally: teas (infusions & decoctions), tinctures, syrups, capsules, essential oils, flower essences
  • Herbal terminology (plant actions)
  • Experience the organoleptic qualities of plants: using all of your senses to connect and identify plants
  • MEDICINE MAKING: learn how to make a tincture


Week 2 - Digestive and Nervous system health

During the second week we will discuss

  • Overview of the digestive system & herbal remedies for common digestive concerns including gas and bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, nausea
  • Overview of the nervous system & herbal remedies for stress, anxiety, low mood
  • MEDICINE MAKING: blend a custom herbal tea.


Week 3 - Immune & respiratory health

During the third week we will discuss

  • Overview of the immune system & herbal remedies for common ailments including weakened immune system, upper respiratory tract infections (the common cold), acute and chronic infections, and fevers.
  • MEDICINE MAKING: Learn how to make an immune syrup.


Week 4 – Skin health

During the fourth week we will discuss

  • Overview of the immune system and the skin & herbal remedies for eczema, cuts, scrapes, bruises, skin infections (bacterial, fungal and viral). Ex. Athletes foot, cold sore, head lice, staph. Discussion of helpful herbal remedies in a home herbal first aid kit.
  • MEDICINE MAKING: Learn how to make a healing salve. 


**Disclaimer: This course does not include diagnosis of medical conditions and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice**

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