Herbal Medicine 101: Summer Soothers at AOOA

Explore seasonal herbs and create tinctures, teas, infused vinegars, and honey in this hands-on introductory herbalism workshop!

An old folk saying says: “ Always keep a spirit of Melissa by your bedside.”

The Melissa in question here, is Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, a mint you might already know for its soothing effects on the nervous system. In this class, we will visit seasonal herbs that grow in your garden and in your backyard, and that have been part of home apothecaries for centuries; think rosemary, thyme, elder, motherwort, perilla, catnip, willow, valerian, hops, and more.

We will make them into tinctures, teas, infused vinegars, and honey. You will take home a gentle, unique, safe remedy that can be by your side for whatever keeps you up at night, whether it’s anxiety, pain, headaches, restlessness, or all of the above.