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Discover the ancient art of handcrafting herbal medicines Medicine Making Course

No matter where you live, there are healing plants underfoot and towering above. We live in a veritable sea of medicine. Embark on your herbal voyage with us at the helm. ~ We’ll provide the map. You provide the wonder.

Online Medicine Making Course

Imagine your medicine chest filled with homemade herbal tinctures, salves and syrups. A pantry brimming with culinary preparations, conjured up with your own herbal flair.

Online Herbal Immersion Program

Immerse yourself in the art of traditional herbalism. Our 1,000-hour course will guide you in creating the herb garden of your dreams and a truly abundant apothecary of hand-hewn botanical remedies.

You’ll befriend THE most common edible and medicinal wayside plants, including dandelion, stinging nettles, violet, yarrow, burdock, rose, goldenrod, and many others. Registration is only open once a year.

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Most people I talk to have at least one herbal best friend. Maybe it’s one you frequently rely on for medicine or one that simply lifts your spirits when you see it.
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Sometimes it’s the signifier of a changing season. I explode with joy as the first violets of spring peep their little heads out. I swoon over the bee-laden goldenrod showing the way to a crisp mountain peak every fall. That connection with one or two plants can spark a greater passion to learn about herbs.
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Our Medicine Making course is a great option for folks who are curious about using herbs and want to know more! You’ll learn how to make your own tinctures, salves, syrups, and more!
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