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Medicinal Plant Families and Actions

What secrets lie in the caverns of plant taxonomy? For an herbalist, these classifications hold all kinds of useful information. Recognizing patterns of medicinal action in plant families can allow one to identify potential analogs worldwide. In addition, knowing plant families can help one to reach an identification more quickly. Finally, plant families are useful in remember- ing energetic qualities. For example, did you know that almost all members of the Apiaceae (carrot) family are warming?

In this class, we will learn about several of the major plant families common to our Materia Medica, what patterns they show, and how that information can help structure and inform our use of herbs. Students will get an opportunity to engage and discuss the knowledge they learn in class in a few hands on activities.

We will be using the model of the four qualities, and also be discussing organ affinities and herbal actions. This class would be the most helpful for people with some prior herbal or botanical experience.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Natalie is a clinical herbalist and herbal educator who lives in Seattle, Washington. She integrates Chinese Medicine and Traditional Western Herbalism into her philosophy, with extensive experience in botany and plant taxonomy. She studied with renowned herbalist Cascade Anderson Geller in Portland, Oregon, and many others since. As a teacher, Natalie is flexible, engaging and multi-sensory. She has extensive teaching experience, and is always looking for ways to keep things fresh and exciting.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 7-9pm
LOCATION: Madrona House Apothecary, 1423 34th ave, Unit C, Seattle 98122 (the main Apothecary)
COST: $35
TEACHER: Natalie H.

DIRECTIONS: http://www.adiantumschool.com/finding-the-classrooms

PLEASE NOTE: Due to increasing demand for my classes, I am no longer able to provide refunds, cancellations or transfers.