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1530 Cornwall Ave
(inside The Public Market)
Bellingham, Washington 98225
360-734-3207
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From the Co-op:
A hands-on class on how to produce your own salves and tinctures without destroying the medicinal properties in the process. We will discuss the merits of various carrier substances (vinegar, alcohol, or water) for tinctures, oils for salves, and the use of non-herbal ingredients as preservatives and emulsifiers. The instructor will then demonstrate the steps in making salves and tinctures using pre-prepared ingredients in various stages of production so that we can proceed from start to finish. Each participant will take home a small sample of the finished product. Nancy Swanson is the owner of Bruja Botanicals and has been studying, using, and making herbal products for more than 30 years.
Wednesday, June 17, 7–9 pm
Cordata Co-op/Register at Co-op
$15 members, $18 non-members
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From the Community Food Co-op:
Nancy Swanson, owner of Bruja Botanicals, provides a thorough introduction to the therapeutic uses of plants. Learn about the classic herbal manuals and how to select one that will meet your needs. Get tips on how to choose specific herbs for a variety of conditions and situations, and how to harvest and preserve herbs to maintain freshness and potency. Find out how leaves, roots, and seeds are turned into poultices, tinctures, teas, salves, and creams. A hands-on how-to class on salves and tinctures will be held June 17.
Introduction to Herbal Medicine with Nancy Swanson
Monday, June 15, 7–9 pm
Downtown Co-op/Register at Co-op
1220 N. Forest St.
$10 members, $12 non-members
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