HERB CLASS: Maiden-Mother-MENOPAUSE III

The third and final class in the woman's series MENOPAUSE.   Hot flashes?  Night sweats?  Miserable?  There are herbs that can help alleviate symptoms and make your life so much better.

Plus, the last two categories of herbs:  Stimulating/Sedating and Potentially Toxic.  Herbs should be respected and used with knowledge.  The powerful constituents can help or harm depending upon how they are used.  How much should you take?  How long should you take it?

We will also discuss SOY --the good, the bad and the ugly and hormone balancing herbs.

And, last but not least a very quick and simplified tutorial on making tinctures, glycerites and salves.  There is much more to learn about these processes, but this will get you started.

July 24, 2021  Maiden, Mother, MENOPAUSE III  $20    10:30 am  Rocky Creek Valley Farm   37009 W 156th St Rayville, MO 

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MMM Series

1 MMM class $20.00 USD 2 MMM classes $35.00 USD 3 MMM classes $50.00 USD

Maiden-Mother-Menopause Wait....What?

 

The herb class series Maiden, Mother, Menopause is one of the best series I do.  It's all about WOMEN in all stages of their lives.  In answer to some inquiries and misunderstandings about the classes I decided to write this word of explanation and enlightenment.

Although each class will cover things in all the female stages, each class will primarily focus on one of the maiden, mother or menopausal stages.  

For instance, the first class MMM I (MAIDEN June 26) will have some good herbal practices for girls approaching and in puberty and young women who have not yet borne a baby.  We'll cover topics regulating the menstrual cycles such as flow, cramps, skin and mood.  We'll also discuss the importance of iron and calcium and recommendations on how to get them and how much you need. However, there are things about herbs that are good for ALL stages because herbs are far-reaching and often all-encompassing!!  It will cover the first two categories of herbs mentioned below: Nourishing and tonifying herbs.  The Make 'N Take for this class is an herbal remedy that helps you get your required calcium/minerals - THE OLD SOUR PUSS MINERAL MIX.   $5 extra.

MMM II (MOTHER July 10) focuses on MAKING BABIES!!!  One of my favs!!!   This is a great class not only for future mothers, expectant mothers and new mothers but those who love and care for them.   Topics include fertility, tonics, common pregnancy ailments, labor and after the birth. Again, there is information that will cover all three women's stages. The Make' N Take for this class is a nourishing, toning, powerful infusion made with three nutrient rich herbs.  $5 extra.

MMM III (MENOPAUSE July 24) will focus on...well...the menopausal stage!  We will cover topics that include menstrual flow, night/cold sweats, hot flashes,  pros/cons of soy, emotional balance, anxiety, hormone balancing, calcium issues and pain.  And, again, the class has information on herbs that span all three stages. You will get recipes and short instructions on how to make remedies.  Also, we will discuss the second two categories of herbs mentioned below: sedating/stimulating and poisonous/toxic.  The Make 'N Take is a wondrous hormone-balancing infusion - $5 extra.

Two classes (MMM I and MMM III) explain the four general categories of herbs, how they work in the body, the strength of the dosage and the amount of time you can take it.  MMM I (June 26) will cover the first two and MMM III (July 24) will cover #3 and #4. 

1.  NOURISHING HERB                MMM I
   
2. TONIFYING HERBS                  MMM I
   
3. SEDATING AND STIMULATING HERBS           MMM III
   
4. POTENTIALLY POISONOUS/TOXIC HERBS     MMM III
   

Don't let that #4 trouble you.  That category is one of the best.  These herbs are VERY POTENT and demand respect and knowledge on their use.  You wouldn't just take pharmaceuticals willy-nilly, so we  should offer herbs the same courtesy.

Make 'N Takes are optional herbal "treats" that you make in class to take home and are not covered in the class cost.  Most Make 'N Takes are $5 extra and can be paid in class.

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HERB CLASS - Emergency Remedies Fire Cider

 

Sat June 19 10:30 am Emergency Remedies-FIRE CIDER $20 

 

This is the first of seven Emergency Remedies series. 

 

Price break if you take multiple Emergency Remedies classes: 

 

1/$20 2/$35 3/$55 4/$75 5/$90 6/$110 7/$125. 

 

These classes deal with items you need on hand to use in emergency and first aid situations.  To see full class schedule click on HERB CLASSES above. 

 

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Fire Cider is a tried-and-true remedy created by Rosemary Gladstar, and should have a place in everyone’s home! Fire Cider can be used as a preventative or taken for respiratory/sinus/allergy issues. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to have an herbal remedy at hand when you need it.

 

This is a HANDS ON class—we will be making Fire Cider! If you’d like to Make n Take fire cider home - $5 extra for one quart. See you there! Elizabeth

Daisy's Ordeal

 Most folks find using herbal remedies interesting, but are sometimes not convinced of their efficacy.  They subscribe to the Missouri motto "show me", which is ok.  I tend to fall into that category, as well. After all, our culture is steeped in the assurance that the pharmacy carries just the panacea you need in time of crisis. 

Daisy, the Fashionista

Crises are plentiful on farms and mine is no exception.  A few years ago I kept a small herd of dairy goats.  Daisy, the herd mama and boss lady, cut her udder wide open... a gaping three-corner tear that promised ugly tomorrows.

I have a first aid protocol in place that had proven itself during multiple injuries of various animals and family, but it required bandaging.  There was no way Daisy's cut could be bandaged, which produced a persistent doubt about the trusted herbal protocol.

Trying on a hat...

It was a Saturday so I drove to the local feed store.  I love that store--it's small and friendly and I'm greeted not only with a smile but a hug. (Horse Play, Wood Heights, MO)  I proceeded to explain the injury to the proprietor and she thought she had just the ticket.  Another customer piped up and confirmed that aforementioned over-the-counter product did indeed produce miracles.

I guess my herbal soul rebelled a bit and I had a sudden confidence in the herbal first aid protocol that had saved the day many a time.  I decided that I would go the herbal route until Monday--I would be able to tell which way the wound was going--downhill or up!  If it wasn't working I would come back and purchase the highly recommended meds.  

I proceeded to doctor Daisy.  First spraying with hydrogen peroxide and dabbing it off.   Then spraying with echinacea angustifolia tincture.  Then slathering a generous amount of herbal green salve over the wound.  This is where I would normally apply a bandage, but considering the location of the wound, that just wasn't going to fly.

But, ultimately deciding hats were for eating, not wearing.

One of my concerns involved Daisy laying in contaminated barnyard matter with the wound fully exposed.  I changed the herbal dressing three times each on Saturday and Sunday.   By Monday morning the wound had started healing nicely; no sign of infection.

Herbal remedies to the rescue.  Again.  Daisy's ordeal left her with only a slight scar to show for all the trauma.

This is why I use herbal remedies.  This is why I teach herbal remedies.  

Saturday, June 12 at 10:30 am our herb class is on the how-to's of making time-honored traditional herbal treatments.  You will learn the six basic solvents used in making tinctures, salves, oils, decoctions, infusions, oxymels,  and poultices.  Plus, my little secret to super-charging your herbal oils.    

And, best of all, you'll get hands-on experience when you make your own remedy to take home.

Register ahead to receive hard copies of class material.  Register and pay with PayPal in the right hand column.  Text or leave message at 816-853-0440.  Email me at lizzy@rcvfarm.com 

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  Farmers Formulary – Making Remedies.  $20  Sat June 12    10:30 am   Class size limited!

 ($10 if you took the Dandelion Class in May)      

 Create your own Farmacy--Discover the many ways of transforming the ancient constituents in herbs into healing, soothing, potent therapies:  

 Salves, Herbal Oils, Teas, Decoctions, Poultices.    

 If you attended the Dandelion class in May, please bring your dandelion oil.  

 Or, bring your own herbal oil and watch its transformation into a miracle salve that upon use will alter the way you think about first aid.  

 If you don’t have an oil to bring, no worries.  You can participate in our Make N Take: for $5 you’ll get materials and instructions for a poultice wrap.

 

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 HERB CLASS - THE MEDICINAL HERB GARDEN    

SATURDAY, JUNE 5  10:30 AM  

 

What if someone in my circle of family and friends became ill and all I had to rely on was what grew on my farm? This is the guiding principle by which I garden. 

 

I have several herb classes that star WEEDS...those herbs that grow wild. But, THIS HERB CLASS...The Medicinal Herb Garden...focuses on cultivated herbs that have magic powers. 

 

 HEALING!! 

 

 

We will tour my herb garden that has endangered darlings like Goldenseal, obscure Prickly Pear, standard stalwarts like Echinacea and Elderberry, golden gems like Yarrow and Yellow dock, surprises like Onions, Garlic, Peppers and Horseradish, incomparable Comfrey and comforting Lavendar. 

 

Yes, some of them are typically wild, but I encouraged them to settle down for a while with their tamer sisters.

 

As always, you will receive monographs (organized information about a specific plant compiled into a report) on all the herbs, a class notebook and the opportunity to take home seedlings/cuttings!!!

 

This is an OUTDOOR class so come prepared to relax, learn and enjoy.

 

Please register: 

 

     Text or leave message - 816-853-0440. 

     Register/PAY at the PayPal button to the right.

     Email: lizzy@rcvfarm.com

     Class site:  Rocky Creek Valley Farm  37009 W. 156th St Rayville, MO 64084

 

AS ALWAYS - only those students registered PRIOR to class get hard-copy class materials. Otherwise it is emailed to you

Generations of our grandmothers knew how to use plants for the health and well-being of their families.

 

Here is an opportunity for your daughters to learn that time-honored tradition of using plants for health.

 

My summer program for girls 12-18 begins this Saturday, May 22 at 10:30am at Rocky Creek Valley Farm. There are six sessions sprinkled throughout the summer giving students an opportunity to receive a Junior Herbalist Certificate.

 

The lessons are interactive, informative and interesting. Students receive class booklets and notebooks.

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Register at the side bar to the right.

 

 

Sat May 15   10:30 am      Weed Walk - Spring  10 wild herbs   $20   

 

Come join us as we learn herbal wisdom from the wild!!  

 

Learn what they do, why we should love them and how to turn their wonderful wildness into health and wellness!!

  

 

 

We will forage the farm and glean the ancient knowledge of healing from ten untamed herbs.   

 

 

You will traipse the farm, so dress accordingly:  warm clothing and boots highly recommended.  

 

 

 

If it’s misting or lightly raining we’ll still forage; if it’s storming we’ll stay inside the classroom.  

 

If we forage, you will have herbs to take home to plant. 

To register:  Text or leave message: 816-853-0440 or email: www.lizzy@rcvfarm.com

Payment: Pay Pal or credit card (right side of page).     Cash can be accepted day of class--You will only receive hard copies of class material if you are pre-registered.

See HERB CLASSES top left of page for full class information and descriptions.

 It's that time of year....DANDELION SEASON!!!!  And, hot on it's heels...HERB CLASSES!! 

The first herb class will be FARMERS FORMULARY - Dandelions

Saturday, May 8  10:30 am. 

There is not enough room here to describe the wonderful things we can do with DANDELION. But, you will learn them in this class. And, we will forage and formulate!! We'll harvest the dandelion and make dandelion oil and dandelion tincture. (Then, next month we'll turn that oil into salve!)

 

SUPPLIES: Please bring 

* 8 oz virgin Olive Oil
* 8 oz of 80 or 100 proof vodka
* a pint jar (if you bring a quart jar, bring more olive oil and vodka)

This is a 90 minute class. You will receive class notebook, dandelion materia medica, class instructional material and, of course, the organic dandelions.

 

Class Instruction:
* Making herbal oils
* Making tinctures
* Dandelion Properties

 

Class size is limited so registration is encouraged!          CLASS FEE: $20 

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:

 NO REFUNDS for inclement weather for outside classes like weed walks as the class will be held indoors.  If you prefer not to participate, you will be given a RAIN CHECK  (haha).

No show: no refund

Cancel 5 days prior or emergency: full refund

Cancel within 4 days: Class credit to use on any other class or toward a more expensive class.

  PAYMENT: PayPal, MC, Visa, Cash

CONTACT: Call (leave message) or text: 816-853-0440. Email: lizzy@rcvfarm.com or Message me on Facebook.

 

Want a little "home instruction"?  Check out this article on my other blog:

       

                   https://lizzymckee.com/the-blog/dandelion-opus/