In this class you will learn how your respiratory system works and herbs you can use to address common concerns. Sinus issues, allergies, bronchitis, and more will be discussed. You will learn how to work with sore throats, different types of coughs, lung infections, and recovery from illness. This class will help you get prepared […]
Materia Medica is a term for the science or study of any substances used for healing; their preparation, properties, uses, and effects. In this monthly series you will gain an understanding of the herbal pharmacy, one plant at a time. Five to eight plants will be covered in each two hour class. We’ll discuss how […]
Stress effects every organ system in your body. It causes or contributes to a wide array of health issues. Herbs can be extremely effective at relieving stress and it’s impacts in the body. You can both ease anxiety in the moment as well as shift long term stress patterns with herbs. In this class you […]
The liver plays a huge role in maintaining your body’s well being. In this class you will learn how the body’s primary organ of regeneration and detoxification works and the role herbs can play in promoting liver and gallbladder health. We will talk about the function of the liver in digestion, detoxification, hormonal and skin […]
You can improve your cardiovascular health with herbs. In this class, you will learn about how your circulatory system works, and how you can work with herbs to relieve common issues of the heart and blood vessels. We will cover concerns related to blood pressure, heart palpitations, circulation, varicose veins and more. You can register […]
Herbs are very effective as medicine, and in order to get results you need to have excellent preparations. However, not all herbal extracts are created equal! Method matters a lot in the way that tinctures are created, and has a big impact on their effectiveness. Prepare for summer by learning the skills you need to […]
Topical treatments are a great way to safely apply plant medicine and see results quickly. However, high quality medicines are required in order to get good results! This class will give you the practical skills you need to create topical herbal preparations that work. Learn to make effective infused oils from fresh and dried herbs […]
Learn the details of how to make fun, alcohol free extracts. Honeys and vinegars can be used on their own as medicine, or become the base for many different herbal preparations and delicious drinks. Incorporate herbal medicine into you life with delicious syrups, throat sprays, oxymels, herbal switchel, shrubs, and salad dressings. This class is […]
Fall and winter are full of challenges to your immune health. Working with herbs can be extremely helpful to increase your body’s resilience and ability to fight off illness. Unfortunately, so much of the herb information available is overly simplified or incomplete. It makes figuring out how to work with herbs effectively very challenging! This […]
Our reproductive and sexual health has a strong impact on our well being as a whole. When our hormones are out of balance it can affect our health in numerous ways. This class will focus on giving you an understanding of how hormonal systems in the body work and how you can work with herbs […]
Most of us don’t think about our kidney and urinary tract health unless something goes wrong. At some point in our lives almost all of us will have a kidney or bladder concern come up. Working with herbs can be a tremendous help for many common issues affecting this system. In this class you will […]
Join us for our monthly Study Group! All Aralia School students are welcome. This is a space to talk about previous classes and to explore thoughts & ideas surrounding plant medicine. This is a fluid conversation, although we typically start on topics we’ve covered in our most recent classes, we often diverge onto related topics […]