Saturday, September 5

Kitchen Cupboard Medicine

Aromatics: Discovering and Using the Medicine in Your Spice Cabinet

Did you know that cinnamon has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties and is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases? Did you know that cloves are used to treat obesity, diabetes and cancer? Did you know that rosemary is used to boost memory or treat depression? …that cilantro can help remove heavy metals from the body? …and that sage and thyme have powerful anti-viral properties and can help you finally get over that lingering cold? In fact, many of the common spices we use every day have been used for thousands of years as medicine to treat disorders and diseases.

In this workshop, we will discover the amazing healing benefits of the herbs and spices that are sitting right there in your kitchen cupboard. These include basil, black pepper, cayenne, cilantro, cinnamon, clove, coriander seed, cumin, dill, garlic, ginger, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, turmeric, and many more. Together, we will look at the healing properties of each herb and how to prepare and use each herb/spice as medicine.

 $85     10 am-1 pm

Supplies, light snacks and beverages provided.

Workshop includes:

• Hand-out (including recipes of everything we taste)
• Instruction and demonstration
• Common herbs & spices and their medicinal properties
• Growing and preserving your own herbs & spices
• How to prepare teas (infusions/decoctions), tinctures/extracts, infused oil, poultices and compresses
• Medicine-making: make your own antiviral tincture, create your own herbal salt & spice blend
• Taste and sample teas and snacks that feature our herbs & spices
• Special gift (valued at $10)

 Kids/Teens are welcome to sign up. Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Use the code KIDS10 at checkout to receive $10 off of the kids/teen ticket (email me if you are registering more than one child).

 

Instructor: Delena Rose Tsang, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed, Certified Herbalist

Delena has been studying natural health and herbology, making plant medicine, and making/selling her own natural body and home care products for over 15 years. Her practice is guided by her Indigenous (Metis) culture and scientific background (biology, botany, plant intelligence, and ecology). As an educator, Delena loves spending time with people on her land, in her garden, and in her kitchen.