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residential
weekend course
herbal medicine |
This course is run by
Sorrell Robbins of the Medicine Garden, London.
The course
includes:
- a slide-show of
herbs
- a walk around the
property to see herbs in the wild
- how herbal medicines
work
- herbal treatment
for the nervous system: anxiety, depression, insomnia, tiredness,
exhaustion, headaches and migraines
- herbal treatment
for the respiratory system: colds, flu, hayfever, sinusitis,
earache, sore throats, coughs and bronchitis
- herbal treatment
for the digestive system
- herbal medicine
for the circulatory system: high and low blood pressure, poor
circulation and chillblains, varicose veins and haemorrhoids;
maintaining a healthy heart
- herbal
medicine for the genitourinary system: cystitis, urethritis,
thrush, water retention, PMT, irregular periods, menopausal
problems, low sex drive
- herbal medicine
for bones, joints and muscles: arthritis, gout, backache and
sciatica
- herbal medicine
for the skin: eczema, acne, fungal infections, warts, verrucae
- herbal preparations:
teas, tinctures, baths, essential oils, massage balms, throat
sprays, gargles, inhalations, juices, belly rubs, jellies, ointments,
compresses, gels and creams
- making your own
medicines to take home
- harvesting, preparing
and storing herbs for use as medicines
- suppliers and useful
contacts
more
on herbal medicine
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| arrive: |
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Friday
evening at 6.30 for dinner at 7.30 |
| depart: |
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Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
| directions: |
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click
here for
directions by bicycle, public transport and car |
| what
to bring: |
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pen
and notebook; towel; wellies (for tour if wet); money for
possible trip to pub (meals and bedding are provided)
NO DOGS PLEASE,
as we have sheep |
| let
us know: |
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if
you are vegan or have any food allergies |
| accommodation: |
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3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
| sat
evening: |
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either
a trip to the pub in Winslow, or (depending on the weather)
a barbecue and bonfire. You'll be able to meet and chat with
other Redfield members |
| prices: |
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£190
high-waged; £160 waged;
£130 student / unwaged
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
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sharing: |
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lavender,
sage & feverfew shown here are easy to grow, beautiful, powerful
& safe medicines if you know how & when to use them
tinctures
are the alcoholic extract of medicinal herbs; here Sorrell is blending
a recipe of tinctures for a specific health problem
on the course
you will have the opportunity to make your own herbal
medicines and natural remedies
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