Videos

Natural Health: Immune Boosting Course
1. The Art of Herbal Steam
In this workshop we will learn about the simplicity and effectiveness of the herbal facial steam. Used around the world, this method is a great tool to have during cold and flu season. Herbal steams aid in clearing sinus and lung congestion by way of the nasal passageways, and they're great for unclogging pores and gently revitalizing skin.   
Farai Harreld
Farai Harreld Folk Herbalism For Everyone
Natural Health: Immune Boosting Course
2. Immune Support from the Spice Cabinet: Getting Started
Did you know an apothecary full of immune-supportive herbs already exists in your kitchen? Explore the secret life of the herbs and seasonings in your spice rack and pantry. In this first workshop, join herbalist and author Maria Noël Groves in introducing what these ingredients can do.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: Two videos by Maria Noël Groves. A downloadable PDF "handout" to help get you started. 
Maria Noel Groves
Maria Noel Groves Wintergreen Botanicals
Natural Health: Immune Boosting Course
3. Immune Support from the Spice Cabinet: How to Use Herbs & Spices
In this second of three workshops from herbalist and author Maria Noël Groves, you learn about specific herbal remedy making, dosing, and safety tips.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: Two videos by Maria Noël Groves. A downloadable PDF "handout" to help get you started. 
Maria Noel Groves
Maria Noel Groves Wintergreen Botanicals
Natural Health: Immune Boosting Course
4. Immune Support from the Spice Cabinet: Fighting Respiratory Infections
Discover the potential of herbs and spices that you may already have in your home. I this third and final workshop from Maria Noël Groves, she shows you how they can help your body fight respiratory infections, cough and chest congestion, and sore throats.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: Three videos by Maria Noël Groves. A downloadable PDF "handout" to help get you started.  
Maria Noel Groves
Maria Noel Groves Wintergreen Botanicals
Natural Health: Immune Boosting Course
5. Making Herbal Honey
Honey has long been lauded for its healing benefits. In this workshop we take a brief look at some of the health benefits of using honey to support our immune system. We make two staple remedies: electuaries and syrups. Both are delicious remedies you can make and have on hand. They easily can find their way into your everyday cooking (slather them on toast, sweet your tea, use them in your homemade salad dressing, etc). Because honey is sweet & well loved, herbal honeys are great for everyone, especially children, picky eaters or those who have trouble with the bitter taste that is often found in strong medicinal plants. Both recipes included here are template recipes that can easily be substituted with the herbs that you love or have on hand - the possibilities are endless! Get started making herbal remedies that taste great!Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: Three videos by Regina Kankinza. A downloadable PDF "handout" to help get you started.  
Regina Kankinza
Regina Kankinza In Her It Blooms
Natural Health: Immune Boosting Course
6. Indigenous Medicine: Turkey Tail Mushrooms
Walk with Amyrose as she introduces you to an easy to identify fungus: the Turkey Tail. It is abundant in North America and widely available most of the year. It has been studied at length by modern medicine, and has proven effective for immune health. It's easy to identify and is a great medicinal to start your journey in foraging and gathering.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: Three videos by Amyrose Foll. A downloadable PDF "handout" to help get you started.  
Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance
Natural Health: Immune Boosting Course
7. Indigenous Medicine: Violets for Food and Health
Walk with Amyrose as she introduces you to our plant sister: violet. She gives us both food and medicine. She is an extremely versatile plant, prolific producer, and hardy perennial in North America. Violet is easy to identify and is a great edible to start your journey in foraging and gathering. 
Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance