The Herbal Healing Circle is a monthly meeting of souls who wish to learn and share about plant medicine in its myriad of forms. Each class will begin with a different topic and will end with questions and group discussion. There will be handouts, herbal sampling, and occasional homework. The class is located in West Roxbury, MA, unless a medicinal herb walk has been scheduled...then we'll venture out to nearby fields and hold the class outdoors. To get directions and a schedule of upcoming classes, please send me an email and I'll add you onto the mailing list. You can also check this webpage for regular updates and articles.


Please bring a journal, an open mind, and experiences to share. Classes are $15-$20 sliding scale. Topics of discussion include:


*The importance of plant medicine
*In-depth focus on individual herbs and ailments
*Body systems (nervous system, digestive system...)
*Herbal traditions around the world (Ayurveda, Chinese, Native American...)
*The doctrine of signatures
*SuperFoods!
*The politics of pharmaceuticals vs. natural medicine
*Support and guidance for those who wish to treat themselves or others naturally
*Face and tongue analysis
*Flower Essences
*The roots of illness
*Why we owe it to ourselves and the planet to heal with plant medicine
*Trouble shooting: how do I know which herbs are right for me?

If you plan on attending, please RSVP so that we may have enough seats and handouts ready. Green Blessings! ~Melanie Rose

3/29/10

Herbal Healing Circle: Introduction to Herbalism

Herbal Healing Circle: Introduction to Herbalism
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Introduction to Herbalism



Sat., April 3rd
2:30-4:30 PM
53 Prince St.
Jamaica Plain
$12-20


If you're interested in learning about herbalism, here is a good place to start.
After this class you should have enough foundation to join in future classes.

Topics of discussion will include:
*History of Herbalism
*Herbal Classifications
*Tinctures, infusions, decoctions...
*Common and useful plants
*Preparing herbs at home

Please bring a notebook and your inner green man or green goddess. And please RSVP so that we have enough handouts. mroseherbs@yahoo.com

Blessings!!!
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2/8/10

Tea Tasting: Learning from Direct Experience



Tea Tasting: Learning from Direct Experience
Sat. Feb. 27th 2-4PM
53 Prince St., Jamaica Plain
Sliding Scale $12-$20
RSVP by email or phone call

How did the great medicine people of the past know which plants were used for which condition?
One way was by
deeply tuning into a plant, its taste, and perceiving its effects on the body, mind and spirit.

In this class we're going to be tasting some "mystery" teas with the hopes of discovering their medicinal properties.
That is, we'll be sitting with the herbal tea, smelling it, tasting it, and tuning in. The herbs sampled will be revealed
at the end of the class. We will all be able to discuss our perceptions of the plants and their possible therapeutic actions.

This is a great way to fine tune your inner senses and get in touch with the subtle
tastes of herbs and how they affect different
organs and body systems.

This class is for beginners and advanced students alike.

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9/20/09

HERBALISM 101


Sun., Sept.20
3-5 pm
35 Wyman St.
Jamaica Plain
$12-20

It's back to basics at the HeArtbeat Collective!
Our first class will be an introduction to herbalism.

Topics of discussion will include:
*History of Herbalism
*Herbal Classifications
*Tinctures, infusions, decoctions...
*Common and useful plants
*Preparing herbs at home

Please bring a notebook and your inner green man or green goddess.  And please RSVP so that we have enough handouts.  mroseherbs@yahoo.com

Blessings!!!


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6/23/09

Medicinal Plant Walk


Sunday, June 28th
9:30-11am
Arnold Arboretum
South St. Gate
$10 per person
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2/23/09

INDOOR MEDICINAL PLANT WALK!

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH
           @ 2-4PM  
at the heARTbeat Collective
3rd Floor--the Blue Room
     $5-$8 sliding scale





The Herbal Healing Circle will be meeting in March to watch a DVD of a medicinal plant walk.  Most of the plants we'll be viewing are herbs that grow locally, so we'll get a preview of how to identify some of the wild, medicinal plants that grow in our area.  We'll also go over some harvesting tips, so if anyone wants to get a head start on gathering some of our green friends, (while I'm on maternity leave), you'll be prepared.  Of course tea will be served.  :-)  
Snacks are welcomed!

Please send me an email if you plan on coming.
Many blessings, Melanie Rose
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1/6/09

HERBS FOR DIGESTION


Sunday, Feb. 8th
2:00-4:00PM
in the Sunroom
@the heARTbeat Collective
$12-20 sliding scale

Greetings herbal enthusiasts,

We'll be taking a journey thru the digestive tract!....(don't worry, you won't be eaten....more like a creative visualization).  Topics of discussion will include common digestive ailments, herbs to treat each condition, and the root causes for poor digestion- physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.  There will be handouts and tea.  And as usual, we'll have time for open discussion and sharing your favorite tips and any herbal remedies you've recently made.  To RSVP, please email me at mroseherbs@yahoo.com

If you've been meaning to come out and join us, now is the time since this may be our last class until summer.  (I'll be giving birth to a beautiful baby boy in early April.)  Although there won't be class, I will still be giving private consultations.   I look forward to seeing you in February!
May the magic of life fill your hearts and carry you thru the new year with purpose and joy.
~Melanie Rose
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