Herbal Medicine Course 2014

New Course Coming!!!

AN INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL USE OF HERBAL MEDICINE

Venue:
LUOS community allotment, East Hale allotments, Mill Mead Rd, N17 9QU

Dates: 29^th April - 3^rd June Herb Garden Visit: 10^th June
Time: Tuesdays 10.00am-12.30pm/1.30pm-4.00pm

Session 1: (a) What is photosynthesis? What are plant chemicals and how do we use them in herbal medicine (b) start of individual growing project.
Session 2: Understanding the use of herbal medicine in digestive problems.
Session 3: How herbal medicine is used to enhance your mood: Identifying herbs and body systems involved.
Session 4: Exploring the concepts of the traditional uses of tonics, cleansers and blood builders across different cultures.
Session 5: Understanding The role of antimicrobials.
Session 6: Feedback on plant projects; review of previous 5 weeks; Quiz, Q&A.
Week 7: Off-site visit to a herbal garden: (Chelsea Physics or Kew Gardens).

Tutors: Marion Makonnen (Instrumental Health) and Melissa Ronaldson (Herbal Barge)
Cost: £60 or concessions for in-kind volunteering