Herbal Foundations: an In-Depth Program in Herbal Medicine

Wednesdays May 7 – August 27, 2008

Join us for the third year of our annual in-depth herbal studies program. Make a deeper connection to the earth. Discover the healing properties of medicinal plants - a special and unique part of our world. Come on a journey with us and experience an intimate connection with healing herbs that are native to the Northern Rocky Mountains.

We will study:

• Medicinal plants easily grown in our northern climate as well as some special exotics.
• Learn how to grow herbs and how essential oils are made.
• Explore using herbs for different body systems.
• Learn the art and science of medicine making.
• Discover how to respectfully harvest wild plants.

We are looking for enthusiastic students committed to a long-term class series. Join in our excitement as we explore the healing power of plants and the study of herbal medicine. For more information, or to register click here.

2 FREE Aromatherapy Classes!

Monday, April 21, 7-9 pm
Wednesday, April 23, 7-9 pm
Remember to register early as class space is limited.
Cost: FREE

Registration

Unless otherwise noted, all classes meet at Meadowsweet Herbs located at:
180 South 3rd Street West
Missoula, MT 59801

Please call Meadowsweet Herbs at 728 - 0543 or mail a check to the above address to register.

Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. We will gladly give refunds up until the day before each class, or at the start of each series.

Alternative Perspectives on Type II Diabetes and Weight Management

Dr. Ian Nesbit and Herbalist Samaya Marpet of Dragonfly Rose Naturopathic Clinic invite you to a lecture discussing historic to present day ideology on the treatment of Type II Diabetes in America, as well as the modern standards in weight management in comparison with various vital studies on the issue..
Cost: FREE
To Be Announced

Recipes for Your Valentine

Spice up a romantic evening, naturally! Join Meadowsweet¹s own Katrina Farnum to learn how to make yummy, enticing natural body care for a romantic connection with your sweetheart. Katrina will show you how to create your own exotic edible lubricant and luscious lip balm suited to your, and your partner¹s, personal preferences- just in time for Valentine¹s Day!
Cost: $20.00
To Be Announced

Cold and Flu Prevention, Naturally!

Colds and flu can set you back for days or weeks. Christine White, ND and Medical Herbalist Samaya Marpet will talk about simple, but highly effective natural remedies and home treatments to shorten the duration and help prevent secondary problems resulting from these infections.
Cost: $20.00
To Be Announced

Natural Pet Care

Join Greg Tilford to learn and discuss cutting edge information about what is hot and what is not in the field of natural pet care. Topics will include: the truth and fallacies about commercial dog and cat foods, raw foods for animals, new herbal discoveries, and natural food supplements for kitty and Fido. What do they really need? Greg is an inspiring Herbalist, author and President of Animal Essentials.
Cost: $20.00To Be Announced

Spring Cleaning for Our Bodies

Spring is the perfect time of year to consider a fresh start on the inside. A Detox Diet will set the pace for the year to come. Learn different types of cleansing diets, which one will work with you and why this is a beneficial technique for supporting healthy body function. Kris Hill from Hill Botanical in Bozeman, will discuss types of Cleanses, why they are helpful, what they do, medicinal plant helpers and why a Spring Cleanse is supportive to body function.
Cost: $20.00
To Be Announced

Using Essential Oils

What is all this talk about aromatherapy? Katrina Farnum will explore the world of essential oils including how they work and how do you use them. Explore a variety of scents for a better nights rest, respiratory ailments, hormonal balance and stress. Finish off the class by learning how to make a scented, therapeutic massage oil or lotion.
Cost: $20.00
To Be Announced