The role of Herbs in Health & Wellbeing
Come along and learn how to identify, harvest and preserve common garden herbs and weeds for medicine. Herbal medicine is a time honoured tradition that we can easily access to support our bodies during common minor ailments. Get excited to learn how you can rejuvenate your body and mind in a few simple steps!
In this interactive workshop, you will learn more about the medicinal uses of common culinary herbs and local weeds.
Naabi, a tertiary qualified Naturopath will discuss:
- Key identification tips to ensure you have the right plants
- Things to be aware of if wildcrafting wild plants
- Harvesting times for optimal medicinal activity
- Preservation techniques for all year round usage
- Medicinal activity of various plants
- Traditional herbal remedies
You will also have an opportunity to harvest and make your own fresh plant medicinal herbal tea. Please bring along a mug and a small plate to cover the top of the mug.
No prior knowledge is required for attendees.
This workshop is brought to you by Southbank Sustainability Group and funded through a grant from the City of Melbourne.
