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Wild Remedies:  Exploring Plants for  Health & Wellbeing
Wild Remedies:  Exploring Plants for  Health & Wellbeing

Sun, May 05

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Possum's Store

Wild Remedies: Exploring Plants for Health & Wellbeing

Come learn about how you can tap into the plant world to bring natural healing into your life.

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May 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Possum's Store, 914 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, VA 22743, USA

About the Event

Did you know that currently 80% of the world’s population relies on medicinal plants as their primary source of treatment? If fact, you may already be relying on them!  In the United States, 118 of the top 150 prescription drugs are derived from plant compounds. 

This workshop will be a fun and exciting dive into the fascinating world of herbalism. In it you will:

  • Explore the therapeutic benefits of 12 herbs, the science behind them, & their history in folk medicine traditions.
  • Evaluate the common myths surrounding popular herbal claims.
  • Learn the best sources for herbal remedies—from your backyard to the web—and which ones grow best locally.
  • Discover recipes that bring spices and herbs into your home and kitchen to address some of our most common ailments—from bee stings to allergies to poor sleep.
  • Craft your own herbal infusion to take home with you—along with recipes for getting started with crafting your own herbal teas and tinctures.

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