Modern medicine isn’t inherently bad. If you have heart problems, nitro pills are pretty handy. Millions of diabetics owe their lives to synthetic insulin. The problem is that our society has bought into the lie that just because we have modern pharmaceuticals, the traditional plant-based medicines that our ancestors relied on for thousands of years are nothing more than superstition. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. There’s a whole world of natural remedies waiting for you to unlock, with just a little bit of knowledge. These medicines are free from most harmful side effects, are cheap or free to produce, reduce our reliance on drug companies… and best of all, they work.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this half-day class: 

• How to make a variety of medicines from common plants that you may have in your yard
• How to forage safely and responsibly
• Identifying the most valuable medicinal plants in your area
• The differences between tinctures, salves, poultices, decoctions, and infusions, and how to make them
• How to dry and preserve medicinal plants for later use
• The best books and resources to build your knowledge. 

The ability to make safe, effective medicines from common plants is powerful. It frees you from fragile supply chains, overbearing drug companies, and expensive prescriptions. Come learn your ancestors’ medicine, the right way. 

No prior experience is required for this class, but we do recommend
bringing comfortable shoes for hiking and a daypack with a few basic
necessities. Check out our FAQs page here to see what we recommend.