Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a beautifully complex & nuanced framework for working with medicinal plants. During the class, you'll be introduced to foundational underlying theories on herbal energetics, key therapeutic action categories, and relevant diagnostic concepts from a TCM perspective. We will focus specifically on botanicals that are accessible & available in the US.

Learn the foundations of herbal first aid and how to address common topical conditions with plants that heal & repair. We cover a range of everyday ailments like rashes, wounds & injuries and discuss how to assess for warning signs and strategies to support healing. We'll also explore a range of common helpful herbs and how to prepare topical formulations using fresh flora & other botanical ingredients.