home herbalism + medicine making series at wild heart
Learn everything that you need to know to make potent herbal medicine for yourself, your family, and your community!
For thousands of years your ancestors collaborated with plants for health, vitality, and their general wellbeing.
However in our western culture natural remedies have taken the backseat to prescription medication and allopathic medicine, but you can learn how to work with plants for preventative care, support and nourishment of your body + mind, and whole being wellness.
In this series you will learn everything you need to know about herbalism and herbal medicine making to begin or continue working with plants for optimum wellness.
We will cover herbal actions, an overview of body systems, connecting with plants as our friends + allies, growing + harvesting herbs and making herbal medicine including herbal infusions + decoctions, tinctures, herbal infused oils, salves, smudge bundles, steams, syrups, and so much more!
This 6 part series is one Sunday morning a month with Nico Lebreux at Wild Heart Herb House in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Attend all classes or pick + choose!
Class One / February 18, 2024 / 10:30-12
Introduction to Herbalism
In our first class we will get to one another and go over herbalism basics including:
What herbalism even is + who practices it
How it differs from western allopathic medicine
The importance of whole sustainable local plant medicine
The basics of herbal medicine making such as infusions, salves, infused oils, syrups, and tinctures
How herbs nourish + support the body, emotions, mind, spirit
Herbal actions + constituents
Class Two / March 17, 2024 / 10:30-12:30
Nourishing Tonic Herbal Infusions
Drinking herbal tea is the foundation of herbal medicine!
the difference between infusions + decoctions, which one to choose
safe + abundant herbs to collaborate with in your infusions
which herbs to combine and why
the effect stress has on the body and how to reduce it
the importance of caring for your Nervous and Endocrine systems
initiating a daily herbal infusion practice
Class Three / April 14, 2024 / 10:30-12:30
Herbal Body Oils + Salve
Herbal oils are effective, nourishing, and luxurious. In this class learn:
how to make herbal infused oils + healing salves
herbal body oiling for nervous system + skin care
which herbs to use for your infused oils + why
using salves as basic first aid care
the difference between infused oils + essential oils
Class Four / May 12, 2024 / morning
Herbal Tinctures + Extractions
Extracting the medicinal properties of herbs into liquids with a long shelf life is an ancient practice that is still relevant today.
how to make herbal tinctures traditionally with alcohol
alternative tincturing methods using vinegar and glycerine
how to use tinctures for preventive care + acute situations
which herbs to use for tinctures + why
when to use tinctures vs other herbal medicines
Class Five / June 9, 2024 / morning
Growing + Wild Foraging Medicinal Herbs
Medicinal herbs are naturally growing all around us! In this class you will learn:
how to easily grow herbs in your yard or in patio pots
basic local herb identification
how to sustainably + respectfully harvest wild herbs
harvesting + drying techniques
creating your home herbal apothecary
Class Six / July 7, 2024 / morning
Herbal Remedies - Poultices, Syrups, and Steam
In our final class we will discuss other herbal remedies including:
poultices + compresses for first aid support
local sustainable herbal smudge bundles for cleansing space
herbal oxymels + cordials
herbal steams + bath soaks for deep self care
herbal syrups for cold care + immune system support
The Details:
Home Herbalism + Medicine Making Series
In Person at Wild Heart Herb House in New Bedford, MA
Sunday mornings 10ish - 12ish est / one class per month
February 18 / March 17 / April 14 / May 12 / June 9 / July 7
$285 fo the entire series / Intro $35 / All other classes $50
Become a certified Wild Heart Home Herbalist!
Attend all 6 classes of the Home Herbalism + Medicine Making Series
Complete fun + engaging home practice assignments
Attend 3 other community gatherings, classes, or workshops at Wild Heart
You do not have to complete the classes in order or within a particular time frame. Detailed home practice assignments available upon registration but include things like creating plant profiles of your favorite herbs, making your own herbal infusion blend, and making an herbal infused oil + salve!
meet your guide
Hi! I’m Nico Lebreux she/they
I’m a community herbalist, yoga teacher, meditation guide, self care advocate, and earth centered entrepreneur who operates Wild Heart Herb House in New Bedford, Massachusetts on sovereign Wampanoag land.
I specialize in teaching people how to deeply connect with their multidimensional selves and the living world within + around them through simple everyday techniques that are available to all.
My herbalism studies began over 10 years ago and I have been teaching about the magic of plants for 6. Some of my amazing teachers are Mary Blue of Farmacy Herbs, Sage Mauer of Gaia School of Herbalism, and Rosemary Gladstar of Sage Mountain among many others. But the herbs + the Earth are my greatest teachers!
Introducing others to herbalism and sharing how plants can improve your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health is a great passion of mine. I am so excited to be teaching Home Herbalism + Medicine Making at Wild Heart Herb House!