Herbal Healing Circle

Mushroom Medicine 2/23/2012

2011-12-28T17:45:00.000-08:00

Mushroom Medicine

@The Boston School of Herbal Studies

Thursday, Feb. 23rd

6:30-9:30

$25 per person

taught by Melanie Rose

*more information to come

2011-07-20T19:03:00.000-07:00

Wild Medicine Foraging

Sunday, July 24th

9:30am-1:30PM

$30 per person

For more detailed information, please visit the Herbal Healing Circle Facebook page, and click on "events".

Thank you and many healing blessings, Melanie Rose

Medicinal Plant Walk- Sunday, May 22nd

2011-05-10T07:43:00.001-07:00

It's time for our first medicinal plant walk of the year. We're getting a late start, but now we'll see many wild medicinals and edibles in their glory. We'll discuss history, botany, fun facts, when to harvest.....etc.
The South Street entrance is where we meet, but we'll be hiking thru the Bussey Creek Meadow, which is right across the street.
Bring a friend, bring children, pass it on!
This is a great way to learn about our local environment and to realize all the treasures we have growing right around us.

Sunday, May 22nd

10:30-11:30am
The cost is $10-$15 sliding scale.
Children under 5 are free.
Dogs are welcome.

ps. The end time listed is 11:30, but I've been known to go over. :-)

A rain date will be posted if need be. Aho!

Accessing the Wisdom of your Soul

2011-04-02T06:48:00.000-07:00

There is a wise teacher, friend, and guide that resides in all of us. When we tap into the wisdom of this teacher and follow its guidance, we experience a life that is centered, clear, and in flow. This class will serve as an introduction to accessing the wisdom of our soul.

This is a special opportunity to learn with Jay Hovenesian- intuitive facilitator.

Class fee is $20

April 9th, 2-4:30

*For more information, visit us on facebook: Herbal Healing Circle

and click on the "events" tab. Happy Spring!!!

Natural Body Care with Linda Patterson

2011-02-03T18:18:00.001-08:00

Sunday, February 20th

1:00-4:00 PM

$25 per person

West Roxbury, MA

RSVP 617-755-8063

Come and explore the secrets of creating natural lotions and bath salts with Master Herbalist and Aromatherapist, Linda Patterson.

Our cosmetic industry allows thousands of carcinogens into our beauty care products. Learn to make them successfully at home without the harsh ingredients.

We will be discussing natural ingredients and their benefits as well as the different essential oils that are specific to the skin. There will be an overview of aromatherapy, the European method of blending essential oils, and discussion on what determines quality and why it's so important.

This is a great opportunity to study with Linda, who is a dynamic and unforgettable teacher. All participants will leave with a jar of lotion and bath salts to enjoy at home!

The cost of this workshop is $20 + $5 materials fee.
We need a minimum of 6 people to sign up and a maximum of 12 can come. So sign up in advance! It's first come first serve.

Happy New Year, and Green Blessings

Linda's website is:
aromatherapyandherbalstudies.com

Herbs and Yoga for Digestion

2011-01-11T08:47:00.001-08:00

Sat. January, 22

2-4:30

$15-20 sliding scale

West Roxbury, MA

In this class, we are exploring herbs that help to strengthen digestion. Great digestion means that we are assimilating/absorbing our nutrients, enhancing vitality, and digesting our life experiences. We will also explore yogic techniques to strengthen the 3rd chakra, which governs digestion. We'll have an open discussion to determine what might be the best herbs for you to work with, and might be the causes for digestive imbalances in our lives. Bring a journal, wear comfortable clothing, and come with an open mind and seeking spirit. Please RSVP and until we meet again, Green Blessings!

Chakra Balancing Workshop

2010-11-29T08:24:00.000-08:00

Sunday, Dec. 12th

2:00-4:30ish

West Roxbury location

This month we're stepping beyond the usual scope of herbal medicine to learn about the chakras.

Chakras are energy centers that relate to different organ systems and different aspects of our being.
This class is for those who are new to working with the chakras and also for those with more experience. The first half of the class will be theoretical, and the second half will be experiential. I will guide you to a state of being able to perceive the different chakras, and then teach you ways to bring them back into balance. Sometimes we need to work energetically to achieve optimal health, and this class will provide you with tools to be able to do chakra work on yourself at any time. We'll also discuss herbs and flower essences that correspond with each chakra. (ok, so I had to slip some herbs in somewhere). ;-)
As usual, please bring a notebook and an open, seeking spirit.
$15-$20 sliding scale From 2-4:30ish
I'm really looking forward to teaching this class!!!! Blessings, Melanie

Herbs to Soothe the Soul

2010-10-07T18:32:00.000-07:00

Sunday, October 10th

2:00- 4:30PM

West Roxbury location

$15-20 sliding scale

This Sunday we are gathering to discuss

nervous system imbalances:

*Anxiety

*Stress

*Insomnia

*Depression...etc

And we'll sample and review herbs to address these different conditions.

Of course, we'll also talk about lifestyle changes, stress management, diet,

and figure out how we can return to operating at our resonant pace! Whew.

Come join us as we sip on calming teas and unwind from life's stresses.

Please bring a notebook and RSVP to let me know you're coming.

The address is 162 Willow St. #2

West Roxbury, MA 02132

Health and Blessings,

Melanie

Herbs for the Nervous System

2010-07-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

Herbs for the Nervous System

Sun. Aug. 22nd

2-4:30

West Roxbury, MA (my place)

$15-$20 sliding scale

As I look around the city, I'm seeing a brilliant show of Queen Ann's Lace, Blue Vervain, and Purple Loosestrife flowers. Interestingly enough, all these plants are associated with 6th and 7th chakra activity, and I wonder what this time of year is spiritually communicating with us. (Perhaps this could lead to a great discussion?)

For our next gathering we are going to focus on herbs for the nervous system, which will include nervines and adaptogens. These are herbs that help to calm and strengthen the nervous system, help our bodies become highly adaptable to whatever life brings us, helping us to move forward with balance and energy.

Also, we are going to decant our herbal tinctures that we made the previous month.

For those of you who attended, you'll also get to take home a tincture of yarrow, mullein, or elder.

Please bring a notebook, and your open, seeking spirits. And please forward this on to any friends who might be interested in attending.

We'll be sampling many teas and tinctures and getting blissed out on nervine tonics. ;-) Stress be gone!

Many green blessings,

~Melanie Rose

ps. as always, please RSVP before class. Peace.

Wildcrafting!!!

2010-06-11T16:25:00.000-07:00

Harvesting Wild Plants:

Saturday, June 19th

My place in West Roxbury

From 2-4ish

Cost is $20 per person

(includes costs of supplies)

*If it rains, we'll hold a class indoors. The subject is yet to be determined

Greetings Herbal Enthusiasts,

It's time to get together and do a little hands-on wildcrafting of local, medicinal plants.

I've found a wonderful place in Dedham just 10 minutes from where I live. The best way for us

to meet up is for everyone to come to my place, and then we'll carpool/caravan from there.

Many herbs are ready to be picked. Yarrow is coming up, mullein, elderflowers, and many more.

Let's go see what we can find. I'll teach you about ethical harveseting, and the how to's and when to's.

Depending on what we find, we'll make an herbal oil, or a tincture. When the medicine is ready in

about 6 weeks, I'll make sure everyone who helped out gets the finished product.

Please wear appropriate clothing, as the grass could be up to our knees in some areas. Bring a natural

bug repellent just in case. And if you have a basket you'd like to bring for gathering plants, please bring it.

I have 2 baskets, so if we have 2 or 3 more, that should be enough.

I'm really looking forward to our next gathering. As usual, call me or email me to let me know if you're coming.

When I hear back from you, I'll send you my address.

Green Blessings!

~Melanie Rose

Herbal Healing Circle: Introduction to Herbalism

2010-03-29T06:19:00.000-07:00

Herbal Healing Circle: Introduction to Herbalism

Introduction to Herbalism

2010-03-29T05:50:00.000-07:00

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!!!

Tea Tasting: Learning from Direct Experience

2010-02-08T19:20:00.000-08:00

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.

______________________________

HERBALISM 101

2009-09-20T06:58:00.000-07:00

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!!!

Medicinal Plant Walk

2009-06-23T19:04:00.000-07:00

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

INDOOR MEDICINAL PLANT WALK!

2009-02-23T14:22:00.000-08:00

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

HERBS FOR DIGESTION

2009-01-06T05:11:00.000-08:00

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

HEART HEALTH

2008-11-25T13:35:00.000-08:00

SUNDAY, DEC. 14TH

$12-$20......2-4PM

HeARTbeat Collective

35 Wyman St., JP

RSVP Required

For many people, December can be a time of great joy with anticipation for the holiday season, or it can be a time of intense grieving for those remembering the loss of a loved one. It's also that time of year we tend to overindulge in rich foods while perhaps not getting as much exercise. With that said, it's the perfect time to focus on the health of our hearts. We'll discuss conditions like high blood pressure, arterioscleros, heart palpitations, and of course heart-ache. We'll learn about herbs that help nourish the heart both physically and spiritually. We'll also go over beneficial foods and exercises for strengthening the heart, and opening the heart chakra. Please RSVP at mroseherbs@yahoo.com

Hope to see you there! ~Melanie

OM MANI PADME HUM

HERBAL BAZAAR

2008-10-27T07:50:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

2-4PM

HeARTbeat COLLECTIVE

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA

$8 DONATION

The HeARTbeat Collective invites you to attend our first Herbal Bazaar! The idea is to have a fun and festive event to usher in the holiday season, while encouraging the growth of our herbal and natural healing community.

We'll meet in our usual Herbal Healing Circle fashion, but this time we invite you to bring your own homemade herbal product. It can be edible, medicinal, for bath or body, for smudging, for ceremonial purposes, or decoration. Everyone will have an opportunity to present their creation to the group. Of course, if you just want to attend, that's ok too. This will be a learning experience for all of us.

At the end of class, we'll have time for an herbal product swap. If you have extra containers for sharing products, please bring them. Old glass jars are great. Some people may actually choose to sell their items if it was costly to make. But, the idea is that everyone will walk away with something new and useful.

Please RSVP since the success of this event depends on the number of contributors. There is an $8 suggested donation for this event. Friends and kids are welcome.

~Melanie Rose mroseherbs@yahoo.com

617-755-8063

SUPERFOODS!...........Again!

2008-10-04T07:09:00.000-07:00

goji berries

Where: The Enchanted Fox

Medway, MA

When: Thursday, Oct. 30th

Time: 6:30-9:00PM

If you missed the first Superfoods class in the spring, and you can't make the Oct. 9th class, then you're in luck! This class will be held one last time at the Enchanted Fox in Medway (close to Bellingham). The Enchanted Fox is a lovely new age shop and learning center with a beautiful space for yoga, bellydancing, and all types of healing workshops. The owners, Paul and Rose, are wonderful people, and it's definitely worth the trip out there. Check out their website for other upcoming classes. You can pre-register directly with Paul or Rose at www.enchantedfox.net Many blessings!

BOOSTING IMMUNITY- Preparing for the winter months ahead.

2008-09-22T06:29:00.000-07:00

Where: The HeARTbeat Collective

When: Sunday, Oct. 12

2-4PM

$12-$20 donation

It's time to start preparing our bodies for the cold months ahead with nourishing immune tonics. I have been doing this myself for the past several years with great success. Not only are we able to shield off most germs and viruses, but if we should come down with a nasty bug, herbs can greatly help to shorten the duration of the cold or flu. In this class we will briefly go over the immune system and the main reasons for weakened immunity. We'll talk about herbs used as preventative tonics, local herbs to harvest, and also how to approach different phases of dreaded winter ills and chills. There will be hot immune tea ready and some great handouts with herbal recipes and helpful tips. Please come ready to share your favorite winter tonic or cold blasting recipe with us!

SUPERFOODS!

2008-09-16T15:38:00.000-07:00

Thursday, Oct. 9th

6:30-9:30 PM $25

Boston School of Herbal Studies

12 Pelham Terrance, Arlington, MA

Come join herbalist/life coach Melanie Rose, as we examine the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. We'll take a close look at and sample delicious and energy enhancing super foods such as acai berries, goji berries, noni, cereal grasses, nettles, bee pollen, raw chocolate, and more. Learn how to use these amazing gifts from nature to optimize your levels of health, happiness, and well being.

To pre-register, please contact the Madelon at the Boston School of Herbal Studies.

Nervine Class Notes

2008-08-20T08:35:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008

NERVINES: HERBS FOR THE SOUL

Nervines are plant remedies that have a beneficial effect on the nervous system.

3 categories of nervines:

*Nervine Tonics: ex. oats, eleuthero (often adaptogenic herbs)

*Nervine Relaxants: ex. Skullcap, passionflower, blue vervain

*Nervine Stimulants: ex. Cola nut, guarana, coffee

“WOUNDS ARE THE OPENINGS TO THE SOUL.”

Antidepressant pharmaceutical drugs restrict emotional range and drain vitality. SSRI’s are addictive. They change the structure of your brain by reducing the amount of receptor sites for serotonin. They also decrease serotonin production over time so you end up with less serotonin and fewer receptors. This actually causes more depression in the long run by creating a vicious cycle and unbearable withdrawal symptoms.

By leveling out the emotions, the growth process is stopped. Depression is a message from the soul that you are off track. Something needs to change. David Winston writes, “Over the years I have seen many patients who were helped by conventional treatments only to continue to stay in bad jobs, bad relationships, and unhappy circumstances. They could function better, but were still lacking in joy and contentment.” Of course, temporary use of pharmaceuticals has saved many lives, however, we were never meant to stay on them for long periods of time.

Our gut is our second brain. It has a neural lining; every neurotransmitter in our brain is also found in our gut! And in fact, digestive health is essential for emotional and hormonal stability. Serotonin is also produced in the gut.

_________________________________________________

The Autonomic Nervous System is divided into 2 parts: sympathetic and parasympathetic.

The sympathetic prepares us for the fight or flight response. It helps us to sense danger by sending a message to the adrenal cortex, which produces adrenaline type hormones (and cortisol, and noradrenalin…) which increases muscular and cardiac functions, decreases saliva, decreases digestive functions, draws blood into the muscles, sweat gland secretions, quickens heart beat and breathing, dilates pupils (to improve eyesight)….. We’ve all heard the saying “I was so scared that I almost crapped my pants.” This is the sympathetic nervous system doing it’s job.

The parasympathetic state is associated with a deep feeling of relaxation: slow breathing, slow heart rate, relaxed muscles, and good digestion.

The sympathetic nervous state is related to being on guard and not feeling safe, and waiting for the other shoe to drop. When we stay in the sympathetic state for too long a period, it exhausts our endocrine and nervous systems. Symptoms are chronic stress, fatigue, anxiety, weight gain (too much cortisol in the blood stream), frazzled nerves, weakness, unclear thinking, insomnia….etc.

Most of us are living predominantly in the sympathetic nervous state and have difficulty re-establishing the all too forgotten and essential parasympathetic condition. Quite simply, we have forgotten how to relax.

This is where herbs, yoga, pranayama, and meditation play a vital and important role.

_________________________________________________

ANXIETY

As we reside in a sympathetic state, nervous anxiety and overstimulation tend to build up with no outlet for the adrenaline and hormones we’ve accumulated. Most anxiety is due to over-active lifestyles and frantic behavior like rushing around, thinking too fast, and not going at our resonant pace. That pace becomes a habit. Slow down. Breathe. Check for hyperthyroidism.

*Coffee increases stress hormones by up to 200%! This depletes our adrenal glands and energy reserves, creating a dependency on stimulants to stay "energized", while leaving us in a chronic state of stress. (An occasional cup of coffee can lift up the spirits.) J

The solution? Channel that anxious energy...Exercise! Get into your body! Anxiety calls for herbs that restore and relax both the Central and Sympathetic nervous systems, so you’ll want to work with tonics and relaxants like skullcap, oats, and eleuthero, (and shavasana, creative visualization…) Caffeine and chocolate exacerbate the problem. Stay away from stimulants completely for a while.

Calming herbs for anxiety and insomnia include: oats, chamomile, blue vervain, skullcap, passionflower, hawthorn, motherwort, hops, and kava.

Hyperactive, stressed out, type A people: try milky oats with an adaptogen for 6 months.

DEPRESSION

This is a big subject since there are so many causes:

Hormonal depression

Bilious depression

Situational (or stagnant) depression

Depression can also arise from gut dysbiosis, nutritional deficiencies, hypothyroidism, being in an environment that zaps your life force, heavy metals, stagnant liver, trauma, candida overgrowth (bacteria release neuro-toxins that interfere with neurotransmitters), low omega 3 levels, medications, sugar, not enough sunligt, heart/mind imbalances…

It has been my observation that dis-ease occurs as a result of living out of allignment with your soul, and living out of balance with nature. These are the 2 big no-no's that eventually catch up with everyone. Unfortunately, we're all dealing with the effects of disharmony in both of these areas on a global scale.

Herbs for hormonal depression: Dandelion, vitex, black cohosh, pulsatilla, night blooming cerus (cactus-used for depression with excessive fear).

Herbs for hepatic depression: st. john’s wort, rosemary, lavender, evening primrose leaf, rootbark, or flower—not the oil.

Herbs for situational depression: lemon balm, rose, holy basil, hawthorn, rhodiola, lavender…

For depression, it’s a good idea to use adaptogens or nervine tonics (restoratives) in addition to using relaxing nervines to help strengthen the overall life force: American ginseng, red ginseng, ashwagandha, cordyceps, reishi, schisandra, eleuthero…

NERVINES-

American Ginseng- restorative, has a tonic effect on the nervous system when fatigue is the predominant issue. Feeds adrenals, boosts immunity, combats chronic fatigue.

Ashwagandha- adaptogenic, tonic, calming, reduces stress, boosts energy and libido, promotes restful sleep.

Black Cohosh- for doom and gloom depression. Hormonal depression

Blue Vervain- hormonal anxiety, nervous tics, stiff neck

Catnip- for people that tend to internalize stress in the stomach. For digestive upset caused by nervous tension.

Celery Seed- calms and “reboots”

Chamomile- for “babies of any age”, whiners, nightmares, morning sickness, digestive upset, impatient people who want attention.

Codonopsis- tonifies entire endocrine system and strengthens digestion

Cordyceps- calms nervousness, reduces fatigue, restores kidney “jing”

Damiana- depression with loss of libido. Calming

Eleuthero- regulating, normalizes stress hormones

Hawthorn- calms and nourishes the heart, calms palpitations, restores shen

Holy Basil- calms, strengthens, and uplifts. Sean mentions “it aromatically helps to clear out depression”.

Hops- sedative for nervousness, anxiety, relaxes the tissues, (too much beer leads to beer gut-tissues are too relaxed!) digestive bitter, muscle spasms.

Kava- very strong. For intense anxiety, stage fright. Inability to cope; tooth pain, pain from cystitis, muscle relaxant, insomnia. Use temporarily.

Lavender- uplifting, for mild anxiety, improves sleep quality. For stagnant depression, try lavender, holy basil, and damiana. –David Winston

Lemon Balm- calming and uplifting. For mild depression and SAD (with St. John’s wort, vit. D, and fish oils) elevates mood. For hyperthyroid types.

Linden Blossom- mild hypertension and heart palpitations (with motherwort and hawthorn)

Motherwort- hormonal/menopausal anxiety. Bossy mothers. Chronic anxiety with racing heart. Nice formula: blue vervain, oats, pulsatilla, motherwort.

Mullein root and leaf- protects myelin sheath- holds moisture around the nerve endings. Use with St. John’s Wort.

Milky Oats- strengthens and nourishes. Soothes frayed nerves. For those burning the candle at both ends. Chronic stress. This is a slow acting remedy, but unbeatable.

Passionflower- sedative for anxiety and insomnia. For busy minds, facial tics, circular thinking. Painkiller in large doses. For grinding teeth with skullcap.

Prickly Ash- for depleted nerves. Stimulates nervous system, circulation, and disperses herbs.

Reishi- restores heart-mind connection (shen), tonic, adaptogen, balances cholesterol, longevity tonic. Promotes peaceful demeanor.

Rhodiola- powerful antidepressant. Restores inner reserves. Cures fatigue from heartache (loss of a loved one).

Rose Petals- use in elixir form. Gladdens the heart. Restores relaxed breathing. Promotes self love and awareness.

Rosemary- works well in combination with other nervines, especially when there is slow circulation. Good for brain fog and liver headaches.

St. John’s Wort- anti-depressant and anti-anxiety. Amphoteric. For nerve pain and damage, sciatica, shingles, “It opens the emotional windows and lets the sunlight in”.

Schizandra- nervous system balancer, harmonizes other herbs

Valerian- sedative, makes you sleepy

Wild Lettuce- for nervousness and insomnia, for people that run cold.

Wood Betony- draws energy downward from the head, grounding, reduces stress headaches, calms digestion, used in fibromyalgia formulas. Balances left and right hemispheres of the brain.

*All information posted in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or cure disease.

2008-08-20T08:32:00.001-07:00

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008

THE HERBAL HEALING CIRCLES DISCUSSES NERVINES: AUG. 1OTH, 1:30-3:30 $12-$20 sliding scale

Nervines are a class of herbs that help calm, nourish, and regulate the nervous system. All of us from time totime operate from a mode of fight or flight:

non-stop going
on guard
overstimulated
reacting to the pressures around us
waiting for the other shoe to drop

which means we are stressing ourselves out, leading to frazzled nerves, tension, and burnout. As a friend of mine likes to say, "Stress is NAUGHTY!" Chronic stress can lead to premature aging, anxiety, poor digestion, high blood pressure, and inflammatory diseases.

Nervines can remind us how to relax; how to return to ourselves. So come and be prepared to get blissed out with nourishing tea infusions and herbal extracts. We'll discuss herbs such as holy basil, hawthorn, blue vervain, eleuthero, milky oats, motherwort, chamomile, skullcap, valerian, and passionflower.

There will be handouts concerning nervines plus instructions for making herbal infusions and decoctions at home.

If you know you're coming to the class, please shoot me an email.

Green blessings, and hope to see you soon,

~Melanie Rose