Herbalism & Plant Medicine: Berries, Bark, Mushrooms & Trees

Julia Behrens (Medical Herbalist, author and lecturer) and Sarah Mayfield (Horticulturalist) combine their expertise in horticulture and traditional natural remedies to offer a comprehensive course on the healing power of nature that autumn and winter months bring.

The course aims to delve into the rich world of berries, bark, mushrooms, and trees, uncovering their medicinal and practical uses in herbalism. Each session will provide hands-on learning experiences, theoretical knowledge, and practical applications to empower participants to understand the healing power of nature.

This course can stand alone or serve as leading on to or follow-up to the "Spring and Summer Herbalism Course" (February-July). It also provides a comprehensive foundation for full-season year’s learning in Herbal medicine.

The course is a comprehensive exploration of the impact of herbal medicine on various body systems, including skin and lymphatic health, muscular and skeletal system, respiratory and digestive health, urinary system, cardiac health and circulation, nervous system and mental health, hormonal balance, immune support, and sustainability in herbal practices.

Topics Include:

• Basics and history of herbalism
• Harvesting medicinal plants including berries, roots, barks, and mushrooms
• Identifying medicinal tree berries, roots, barks, and mushrooms in autumn
• Preparation of berry infusions and tinctures
• Learn about the healing properties of medicinal berries, roots, barks, tree species and mushrooms
• Gathering, storage and drying
• Learn specialist preparation techniques such as bark stripping
• Integrating herbalism into daily wellness routines
• Harvesting and preserving in autumn and winter
• Sustainable harvesting practices and conservation of medical plants
• Identifying and foraging medicinal tree berries, roots, barks and mushrooms in winter
• Growing, preparing the ground, dividing plants and sowing seeds for the future
• Creating winter herbal formulas for immune support
• Delving into case histories, plant profiles and science behind the medicine.
• Exploring the properties of medicinal mushrooms (e.g., Reishi, Chaga, Turkey Tail)
• Reflecting on course learnings and achievements

Cost - £995 + £35 exam fees 

Course available Tuesdays or Wednesdays