Healing Spices – Herbal
Medicine in your Spice Rack NY Open center Thursdays, August 7 and 14 8-10 PM
When
properly prepared, some of our favorite “seasonings” are actually profound
herbal medicines. Join herbalist Robin Rose Bennett as we go beyond the delight
of aromatic and spicy flavors into the exciting and beneficial world of herbal
medicine. Did you know, for example, that in addition to tasting delectable in
pesto Basil is an effective anti-depressant, that Ginger not only spices up your
favorite stir-fry, but relieves lower back pain when used as a bath, and that
Rosemary tea really does improve your memory? During the first class we’ll
explore the medicinal attributes and gifts of hot spicy herbs such as: ginger,
cayenne, garlic, black pepper, mustard, and horseradish. Our second evening
we’ll take a sensual medicine tour of aromatic herbs like sage, rosemary,
marjoram, basil, lavender, and thyme. We’ll also be exploring the medicinal
properties of seeds such as sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin, as well as the
health benefits of staple foods such as salt, olive oil, honey, vinegar, and
chocolate. You’ll get to look at, touch, smell, and taste numerous herbs. Herbal
preparations will also be demonstrated. Herbs are truly “the people’s medicine”
and this course is likely to bring out the herbalist in you.
When
properly prepared, some of our favorite “seasonings” are actually profound
herbal medicines. Join herbalist Robin Rose Bennett as we go beyond the delight
of aromatic and spicy flavors into the exciting and beneficial world of herbal
medicine. Did you know, for example, that in addition to tasting delectable in
pesto Basil is an effective anti-depressant, that Ginger not only spices up your
favorite stir-fry, but relieves lower back pain when used as a bath, and that
Rosemary tea really does improve your memory? During the first class we’ll
explore the medicinal attributes and gifts of hot spicy herbs such as: ginger,
cayenne, garlic, black pepper, mustard, and horseradish. Our second evening
we’ll take a sensual medicine tour of aromatic herbs like sage, rosemary,
marjoram, basil, lavender, and thyme. We’ll also be exploring the medicinal
properties of seeds such as sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin, as well as the
health benefits of staple foods such as salt, olive oil, honey, vinegar, and
chocolate. You’ll get to look at, touch, smell, and taste numerous herbs. Herbal
preparations will also be demonstrated. Herbs are truly “the people’s medicine”
and this course is likely to bring out the herbalist in you.