Upcoming

Herb Walks

Long Term Programs

Workshops


Herb Walks

1st Sunday of Each Month- Botany ID and Herb Walk

Learn plant identification from a botanical and scientific perspective. Spend time learning to recognize and identify native and non-native plants in the park based upon their individual anatomy and structure. The day will include "keying" out plants by their structural systems and characteristics observing such traits as common leaf arrangements, flowering patterns and the like. The student will leave with understanding the basics of the plant identification process to apply to any natural setting. This class is suited for the novice herbalist and anyone interested in plants. Join us rain or shine! Register at Ohlone Herbal Center.

Long Term Programs

10 Month Foundations of Herbalism- First year Apprenticeship Program - San Francisco and Berkeley


This program brings together many aspects of herbalism. Focusing on our local plants, we will study plant folklore, magical uses, food, science and medicine. Legal issues facing herbalists will be covered as well as the in's and out's of herbal business practice. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in Western herbalism. The following is a partial list of what the program will cover:
      Medicinal herbology
      Herbal preparation and formulation
      Extensive materia medica and herbal research
      Herbal first aid and home health care
      Natural cosmetic and skin care
      Constitutional therapy
      Wildcrafting
      Earth awareness and plant identification
      Organ systems and physiology
      Clinical case studies
At the conclusion of the course, students will have a firm and well rounded foundation in herbalism. Students completing the course will be awarded a beautiful certificate suitable for framing and placing on their office wall. Register at Ohlone Herbal Center.


Workshops

Herbs for Reproductive Health

      Monday nights in San Francisco
      February 1-22, 2010
      7-10 pm $240

An intensive class focusing on reproductive health from puberty through menopause. In different phases of life, female-bodied people are challenged with a variety of discomforts and diseases. From menstrual irregularity, PMS, Pregnancy and childbearing to Menopause, we have unique issues to contend with. We will explain herbal strategies that can help with each phase of life.
For more information and to register, please visit Ohlone Herbal Center or call (510) 540-8010.

 

KARA'S OFFICE HOURS
Mondays and Saturdays
8am - 5pm
and some evenings
San Francisco

By appointment only
24-hour notice cancellation policy.

Kara Sigler, Western Herbalist

CONTACT
To make an appointment or find out more about Western Herbalism, contact Kara.
Email kara@sfherbalist.com or call 415.690.3573

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