The current federal government seems committed to destroying the natural health products industry in Canada through Bill C-47 and we must take action to stop them. Not only must we fight this loss of health freedom politically (see nhppa.org for tools), we must also take control of our own wellness and learn to make or own medicines. To that end, Botanical Bliss is offering three classes this fall that invite you to learn how to create your own herbal medicines using plants that grow in your yard and recipes you can make in your kitchen. Herbal medicine has always been the people’s medicine and is simple, effective and inexpensive. 80% of the world’s population still uses only plants for healing and it’s time we learned how to too.
An herb steeped in oil becomes a massage oil for aches and pains or an arthritis remedy taken internally. Add beeswax and you have an ointment for pain, eczema, bug bites or wounds. Steep your herbs in alcohol and water and create a tincture to take internally to fight colds and flu, to aid digestion, help anxiety or to assist sleep.
Join us for our “Making Herbal Tinctures and Ointments” workshop on Thursday, September 28 from 7 – 9 pm.
You will learn what herbs to use for specific conditions, test a range of herbal tinctures, make an ointment, and take home additional recipes including our Fire Cider recipe – the powerful flu buster that will keep you healthy this winter! For those who have access to cannabis, our “Making Cannabis Oils and Ointments” workshop will help you appreciate this powerful medicinal plant. You will learn the history of cannabis, plant components (THC/CBD) and their action, how the plant works to heal, what conditions cannabis treats and tips to maximize the potential of your plants for healing uses.
Chose one of two timeslots – Monday September 25 or Wednesday October 4 from 7 – 9 pm.
All cannabis classes are ADULTS ONLY.
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All registration by email (infoATbotanicalbliss.ca – send name and class/date desired) or phone only (250-746-7371 no texts – land line). Each class is $50 by etransfer
All classes held at Botanical Bliss – 4041 Mountain Rd, Duncan.