Herbal Foundations: An Intro to Herbal Monographs
Join us for a rich and practical introduction to the art and heart of herbal medicine. This class is designed for those who want to understand how and why herbs work — and how to use them with confidence in the home and community.
You’ll learn:
- What an herbal monograph is and how to create your own for deeper plant study
- The basics of botanical nomenclature (why Latin names matter)
- Which parts of plants are used in medicine — and how to harvest and prepare them
- An introduction to herbal properties, constituents, and actions
- Understanding contraindications and how to use herbs safely and respectfully
- How the taste of an herb reveals its qualities and actions
- The relationship between traditional plant uses, clinical indications, and modern research findings
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: 101 Greenbriar St Suite B, Belton, TX 76513
Class Fee: $30
Herbal Medicine Making
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of herbal medicine making in this fun, hands-on class designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. You’ll learn how to craft your own tea blends, tinctures, infused oils, salves, medicinal lip balms, and more while gaining practical skills you can use at home. Along the way, we’ll cover simple techniques, ingredient selection, and tips for creating effective, high-quality herbal remedies. Best of all, you’ll leave with samples of your handmade creations—so you can start using and sharing your herbal skills right away.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: 101 Greenbriar St Suite B, Belton, TX 76513
Class Fee: $45
Simple Herbal First Aid
Simple Herbal First Aid introduces practical, approachable ways to use herbs for common, everyday situations that call for gentle first aid. This class focuses on building confidence through hands-on, effective remedies for issues like poison ivy rashes, bug bites and stings, minor wounds and infections, burns, dehydration, and more. Students will learn how to match herbal actions—such as astringent, antimicrobial, and soothing properties—to specific conditions, using both internal and topical preparations like teas, poultices, baths, and compresses. Emphasizing safety, observation, and preparedness, this class offers a grounded foundation for caring for yourself and your family with simple, time-tested herbal support.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: 101 Greenbriar St Suite B, Belton, TX 76513
Class Fee: $30