Elderberry Syrup
Learn something new on the day of the New Moon!
For thousands of years, traditional medicine people walked the earth and had relationships with plants, these people stemmed from all backgrounds and lineages. Plants forge the original roots of many pharmaceutical medicines still used today. Yet the high cost of medical assistance all too often a barrier to getting the help we need. And so we turn back to our original medicine - also known as herbalism, for many ways we can support our health as we navigate a world of complex health issues. Herbalism supports our health journeys, herb do not work in all situations - but make no mistake - we have evolved WITH plants and plants have many things to offer us.
Elderberry, Sambuca Canadensis, has a rich history of medicinal uses, steeped in folklore and backed by scientific research. It has been said to be “almost a pharmacy unto itself.” In this class, we will dive into some of the history of elderberry, and learn how to make syrup from the berries as well as tea from the flowers and when and how to safely use this at home.
Elderberry, Sambuca Canadensis, has a rich history of medicinal uses, steeped in folklore and backed by scientific research. It has been said to be “almost a pharmacy unto itself.” In this class, we will dive into some of the history of elderberry, and learn how to make syrup from the berries as well as tea from the flowers and when and how to safely use this at home.
In this class, you’ll learn:
We will be making our own medicine in class and you will go home with a jar of elderberry syrup and an in person experience of making it all together.
You do not have to have any prior knowledge of herbalism in order to be successful in this class.
*from Matthew Wood’s “Book of Herbal Wisdom”, pg 428
- Methodologies for supporting yourself during a cold or flu
- How to safely make Elderberry syrup in the comfort of your kitchen to have on hand in your fridge for your next cold or flu exposure and even give as gifts to friends and family
- How science supports the use of this medicine
- About the different types of Elderberries, including the ones that grow in the Spokane area and how to grow your own
- Resources for continued learning about Elderberries
We will be making our own medicine in class and you will go home with a jar of elderberry syrup and an in person experience of making it all together.
You do not have to have any prior knowledge of herbalism in order to be successful in this class.
*from Matthew Wood’s “Book of Herbal Wisdom”, pg 428
Saturday October 14th, 2023
2-4 pm
In Person Only
2-4 pm
In Person Only
