Medical Herbalism Brighton
Medical Herbalism
Practitioners: Julia Behrens
Appointments: Mondays, Wednesdays and weekends.
What is herbal medicine?
Herbal medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease. It is the oldest and most widely practiced form of medicine. Whole plant preparations are used to treat the whole person. Herbalism can be used as a preventative medicine as well as a supportive treatment to improve the general health and vitality of the patient. It is suited to people of all ages and most conditions can be helped by herbal medicine.
Julia holds a diploma in nutrition and gives dietary advice when necessary.
Julia also runs short courses - Introductions to herbal medicine first aid.
Courses for 2011
1. Introduction to Herbs and their uses: 5 sessions
We will be looking at traditional herbal first aid remedies and herbs to include in our own medicine chest. We will also look at herbs suitable to plant in a garden, window box and allotment. Students receive a 'goodie bag' of seeds to take away and grow at home. We will also talk about the herbs traditionally used as part of a detox. Learn to identify the weeds that heal. There will also be some practical sessions on making creams, massage oils and tea.
Stage 1 March Monday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and 4th April 7.30 - 9.30pm at Albion Clinic. Price £60
2. Short course for those with some knowledge of herbal medicine: 5 sessions
The course is for those with some, or little, experience in using herbal medicine. It would be a good follow on from the introduction to herb course running earlier in the year. On this course you will learn about herbs which have traditionally been used to treat various ailments. The herbs can be used as an alternative to over the counter pharmaceutical preparations to treat a wide range of common ailments. We will do field trips to Queen's Park where we will learn how to recognise plants which heal. There will be some practical sessions on making creams, massage oils and tea.
Stage 2 will start 11am-1pm at Queen's Park wildlife garden on 25th June where we will identify medicinal plants.
Tuesdays - 28th June and 5th, 12th, 19th July 7.30-9.30 on evenings at Albion Clinic. Price £60
3. Simple Herbal Remedies for Children
This evening course is for those who have children and would like to use herbal remedies for their family's health. To be arranged.
4. Medicine Making
Learn about the weeds that heal and make your own remedies. This will be a fun practical day covering harvesting plants, making tinctures, poultices, teas, syrups, creams, lozenges, bath salts, toothpastes and ointments, and so much more. You will go home with over £20 worth of products. So book early and learn how to heal yourself and make your own drugs.
July 2nd 10 am - 3.30 pm at the Albion Clinic. Price £60, vegetarian lunch included.
Please print this page and return booking form to Julia Behrens at 40 Stanmer villas Brighton BN1 7HP.
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Please contact Julia for more information julia@herbal-consultant.com
01273 549427 07968 366783