Natural Medicine Classes in Charlotte

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Take a deep dive into a hands-on approach to herbal medicine. We'll cover the medicinal properties and uses of close to 100 local or easy-to-source healing plants, from nervines that calm to cardiotonics that stimulate circulation. Herbalist Karine Gordineer will...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Herbal healing can be as simple as a cup of tea! We'll dive into the medicinal qualities and uses of easy-to-find herbs, and how to combine their roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds into effective, pleasing blends.

Plant Medicine: Wildcrafting Water Based Herbal Medicine: Decoctions In this class we will explore medicinal preparations with wildcrafted herbs and water. You will learn to: Ethically harvest and process herbs for storage and medicinal preparations Identify key herbs used in water based medicinal preparations Formulate basic decoctions, hot...

Learn the traditional ways that herbalists have used plant medicines to strengthen the immune system and support the body to fight off pathogens. We'll discuss the herbs, funghi and nutrient dense foods that offer resistance for colds, flu and viruses and creative ways to use the ingredients and botanicals for internal and topical use. Please be...

Discover the energetics of herbs and how to match specific herbs with a person’s symptoms. In this workshop with renowned herbalist David Winston, we will explore the tastes, qualities, and unique properties of herbs. Indigenous forms of medicine use a system of energetics to understand an herb’s properties and its effect on each individual according...

Traditional curandernos (healers) throughout the world use ritual, sweating, medicinal plants, and the elements of wind, fire, water, and the earth to bring healing to their communities. In this 3-hour workshop, we will focus on cacao (raw chocolate), a primary element in indigenous medicine, to bring healing to our group. We will discuss indigenous...

This class will introduce you to the herbs and foods that have traditionally been used to stimulate circulation to the brain, helping to clear mental fog, improve cognitive function and cut down on inflammation. Learn delicious ways to incorporate these healing herbs into your daily routine, as we discover the foods and medicine to support your health...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Herbs have been helping us stay healthy for thousands of years. Spend a day with herbal experts and learn how plants can be used for medicine, aroma, and refreshment. Intro to Herbal Medicine Are you interested in bringing the natural benefits of herbs and herbal...

In this three-session course renowned herbalist Robin Rose Bennett will share her wealth of knowledge to help us learn how to maximize the use of herbal remedies to maintain the health of our crucially important nervous system and address challenges related to it. We will explore several ways in which the mysterious nervous system may hold the ultimate...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Discover how to beat the heat this summer with botanicals. Whether it's learning which herbs to include in a homemade sun protection cream, or which teas to drink when you need to stay cool and rehydrate, this class will walk you through all the basics of summer...

Medicinal Mushrooms: Fungi for a Healthy Body, Mind, and Planet This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Find out how mushrooms can benefit your body and the planet. Emerging research suggests that mushrooms maybe beneficial for brain and nerve health. Discover the properties of different species and...