Introduction to Herbalism

Pre-recorded video

This is a ClassBento VideoBox class! From the comfort of your home, share an artisan experience with your friends, family or colleagues, or just enjoy it yourself. As seen on The Guardian, TimeOut, Broadsheet, Concrete Playground, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and more. Here's how it works:

1. We'll deliver a ClassBento Box to you - this is a physical DIY craft box containing the materials you'll need. Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 to 4 business days for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra; 4 to 9 days elsewhere. We ship nationwide.
2. Enjoy the online class. You'll receive a pre-recorded video with instructions. You're welcome to contact the teacher if you have any questions about it.

In this Herbalism: Introduction and Medicine Making Class, you will get a practical understanding of what herbalism is and how it works. You’ll gain skills you can use for everyday life as well as a necessary foundation if you decide to dig deeper into the exploration of herbal medicine. By the end of the class, you will be able to make several different types of herbal medicine that you can use for your health and wellbeing.

Making these remedies is really quite simple and they are exceptionally effective. You will never find better quality herbal medicine than what you make yourself.

This course also covers core issues of herbalism such as safety considerations, understanding how to recognise herbal quality and the sustainability of medicinal plants. Although the primary focus of this course is how to make herbal medicines, it touches briefly on the uses of over 20 plants.

You will learn how to:
- Create highly effective tinctures, vinegar extracts and glycerites.
- Perfect healing herbal-infused oils for topical applications.
- Brew several different types of beneficial medicinal tea.
- Craft professional-looking salves with outstanding medicinal value.
- Benefit from healing poultices and compresses.
- Enjoy great-tasting medicinal honey and syrups.

What you will get:
- Two hours on-demand video
- 12 articles

The content of this online class is for educational purposes only. Although we try our utmost to provide useful and accurate information, you are responsible to research and verify information before relying on it.

The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbal medicine, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or nursing.

No professional skills or prior knowledge required.
  - Measuring cups
- Measuring spoon
- Kitchen scale
- Mason jars
  A genuine interest in herbal medicine and in empowering their health and wellbeing.