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  1. Scotland Year 2 Dates 2023-2024 With each unit, new herbs will be introduced for the system being studied; herbs from the first year with relevance will also be revised. Formulations and prescriptions for conditions relating to the system under discussion will be made up. There will be opportunities to practice consultation skills and work with the ancillary techniques that are introduced at the intensive workshops. As well as looking at disease processes, there will also be an examination of the symbolism of diseases, of cultural aspects of disease, of energetic approaches and of developing new energetic paradigms Face to face: 9th & 10th December, 2nd & 3rd March, 8th & 9th June Each day runs from 10 am prompt to 5 pm 01-Access given to Virtual Workshop One Thursday 5th October 2023 · Introducing the Miracle of The Human Body, Our Community of Cells. · Introducing Disease Processes and The Symbolism of Disease · Herbs for The Whole Body Including Adaptogens, nutritive tonics and Alteratives. Introduction of New Herbs and Revision of Herbs From Year 1. Making Preparations for Whole Body Treatments – Massage Blends, Bath Blends, Herb Ball for Hot Herb Massage. · Consultation Skills; Questioning; Incorporating Energetic Principles; Sensory Acuity as A Way of Enhancing Consultation and of Understanding the Therapeutics of Our Plant Allies 01-Live Zoom meet up 19.00-20.30 Thursday 19th October 2023 02-Access given to Virtual Workshop Two Friday 10th November 2023 The Heart of the matter and circulation; the heart as an endocrine organ; the heart as a brain; the heart as an organ of perception; heart entrainment; the circulation as a communication system within the body. Lymphatic/immune system – defence and waste disposal - visualisations Tropaeolum majus, Fagopyrum esculentum, Beta vulgaris, Passiflora incarnata, Olea europea, Leonorus cardiaca, Theobroma cacao, Vaccinium myrtillus, Piper nigrum, Capsicum mimimum, Armoracia rusticana 02-Live Zoom meet up 19.00-20.30 Thursday 30th November 2023 03-Access given to Virtual Workshop Three Friday 12th January 2024 The Skin or Integumentary System: Our largest organ, our boundary between the external and the internal environment; Dry skin brushing The Nervous System and special senses: The RAS, the Triune brain and peripheral nervous system; Our 6 brains, plus the possibility of others; Sensory acuity in the consultation process and in accessing information about the herbs; Olfaction; Visualization and relaxation techniques; Stress management 03-Live Zoom meet up 19.00-20.30 Thursday 25th January 2024 04-Access given to Virtual Workshop Four Friday 16th February 2024 Muscles and bones, the Musculoskeletal Systems: Stretching, yawning, and reaching out; Psychological and physical holding patterns; Myofascial unwinding techniques; The ancestors The Respiratory System: Oxygen, the primary nutrient; The lungs and grief; Learned breathing habits and breathing exercises to establish healthy breathing patterns 04-Live Zoom meet up 19.00-20.30 Thursday 27th February 2024 05-Access given to Virtual Workshop Five Friday 22nd March 2024 Digestion and the Digestive System: The Gut brain, Wild food, Healthy gut flora, Fasting and much more besides The Urinary System: The kidneys as an endocrine organ; The culture of fear (the primary emotion associated with the kidneys); Hydration 05-Live Zoom meet up 19.00-20.30 Thursday 11th April 2024 06-Access given to Virtual Workshop Six Friday 19th April 2024 · The Neuroendocrine System, another mode of internal and external communication and the wider hormonal system · Reproduction, Pregnancy, the cycles of birth, life, death and rebirth 06-Live Zoom meet up 19.00-20.30 Thursday 9th May 2024 Herbs covered in 2nd year: Aloe vera, Aloysia triphylla,Anethum graveolens, Armoracia rusticana, Asclepias tuberosa, Asparagus officinalis, Astragalus membraneus, Azadirachta indica,Beta vulgaris, Berberis Sp., Brassica sp., Borago officinalis, Camellia sinensis, Capsicum mimimum, Carum carvi, Centella asiatica, Cetraria islandica, Chondrus crispus, Cimicifuga racemosa, Codonopsis pilosa, Coffea arabica, Coriandrum sativum, Curcuma longa, Cyanara scolymus, Echinacea Sp., Elettaria cardamomum, Eleuthroccocus senticosus, Erythrea centaurea, Fagopyrum esculentum, Fucus vesiculosis, Fumaria Officinalis, Gentiana lutea, Glechoma hederacea, Hedera helix, Humulus lupulus, Hypericum perforatum, Hyssopus officinalis, Lactuca virosa, Leonorus cardiaca, Lycopus, Marrubium vulgare, Menyanthes trifoliata, Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum sanctum, Olea europea, Parietaria diffusa, Passiflora incarnata, Pimpinella anisum, Piper nigrum, Prunella vulgaris, Prunus serotina, Pulmonaria officinalis, Rhodiola, Schisandra, Scutellaria lateriflora, Tanacetum parthenium, Theobroma cacao, Tropaeolum majus, Tussilago farfara, Verbascum thapsus, Viburnum opulus, Vitex agnus castus, Withania somniferum NOTE: Virtual workshops are made available on the website on the date shown, usually around midday, but definitely before 17:00. These are not live workshops and do not need to be attended at any particular time; students may view and interact with them as it suits them, unlike the Zoom meeting which are live and need to be attended in person at the time scheduled for them. Download to print: Scotland-Yr2 Schedule 23-24.pdf
  2. Scotland Schedule - Year 1 Dates 2023-2024 2 Face to face workshops attended in person: Saturday 21st - Monday 23rd October '23, and Saturday 25th - Monday 27th May ‘24 Each day of the face-to-face workshops runs from 10 am prompt to 5 pm (finishing slightly earlier on the last day to allow folks to travel home). 00-Live Orientation Zoom 7-8.30 pm Thursday 5th October 2023 Confirm attendance at this. 01 -Access given to virtual Workshop One Thursday 5th October 2023 Workshop 1 We introduce the basic forms of herbal medicines (teas, infusions, decoctions, syrups, tinctures, infused oils, vinegars, creams and ointments etc). There will be an overview of about 20 herbs. We start to examine nonlinear approaches to science and to learning about our plant allies. We will explore the history of herbal medicine and of science and start to explore the healer’s path. We also introduce nature resonance and sentient plant medicine; accessing direct knowledge from nature. 01-Live Zoom Webinar 19.00-21.00 pm Thursday 26th October 02 -Access given to virtual Workshop Two Friday 10th November 2023 Workshop 2 How plants work; botany or the anatomy and physiology of plants; taxonomy or the name of plants and their families; the place of plants in the ecosystem; their role in creating, feeding and sustaining life. Herb profiles. Understanding atoms (basic chemistry), capturing sunlight (photosynthesis), making molecules, how plants make their therapeutic compounds. Organoleptics; identifying constituents by taste and smell. Sprouting seeds for nutritional benefits. 02-Live Zoom Webinar 19.00-21.00 pm Thursday 23rd November 03-Access given to virtual Workshop Three Friday, January 12th 2024 Workshop 3 Making medicines and understanding plant constituents; Hygiene (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), including the place of intention. Macerated oils cold and hot methods; Creams and ointments, plaisters, talcs and salts, vinegars, syrups and tinctures, capsules and powders. Blending creams and essential oils –the concepts of blending; carrier oils and aromatic waters. 03-Live Zoom Webinar 19.00-21.00 pm Thursday 1st February 04-Access given to virtual Workshop Four Friday 16th February 2024 Workshop 4 Energetics and philosophy, plant spirit medicine, Galen’s 4 temperaments and 4 qualities, Chakras, TCM energetics and the 5 elements; Comparisons of the 3 systems of energetics; developing a new energetic paradigm. Flower essences, Smudge, incense-making preparations 04-Live Zoom Webinar 19.00-21.00 pm Thursday 7th March 05-Access given to virtual Workshop Five March 22nd 2024 Workshop 5 Growing cultivation and plant recognition (revises some botany). Field growing, growing under cover, wild crafting. Sowing seeds, suitable soil types and habitats, cuttings and propagation Good Agricultural Practice (GAP). Trees and tree essences. Revisiting the healing path 05-Live Zoom Webinar 19.00-21.00 pm Thursday 4rd April 06-Access given to virtual Workshop Six April Friday 19th 2024 Workshop 6 Harvesting, drying, and processing Gathering herbs sustainably – seed saving, wild crafting responsibly. Processing; revises some of the preparations from weekend 3. Producing therapeutic foods – devising recipes for optimum nutrition. 06-Live Zoom Webinar 19.00-21.00 pm Thursday 2st May Herbs covered in 1st year: Achillea millefolium, Aesculus hippocastanum, Ajuga reptans, Alchemilla vulgaris, Allium sativum, Angelica archangelica, Arctium lappa, Artemisia species, Avena sativa, Betula sp, Calendula officinalis, Chamaenerion angustifolium, Cinnamomum verum, Citrus species, Corylus avellane, Crataegus laevatiga,Dianthus caryophyllis, Eucalyptus species, Eugenia caryophyllum, Euphrasia officinalis, Fagus sylvatica, Filipendula ulmaria, Foeniculum vulgare, Galium aperine/odoratum,Geranium robertianum, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Hamamelis virginiana, Inula helenium, Juniperus communis, Kalanchoe pinnata, Lavandula officinalis, Linum usitassimum, Levisticum officinale, Malus domestica, Matricaria recutita, Medicago sativa, Melissa officinalis, Mentha sp., Origanum vulgare, Pelargonium species, Pinus sylvestris, Plantago lanceolata/major/psyllium, Primulas, Quercus robur, Ribes nigrum, Rosa damascena, Rosmarinus officinalis, Rubus idaeus, Rumex crispus/ obtusifolius, Salvia officinalis, Salix sp., Sambucus nigra, Stachys betonica, Stellaria media, Symphytum officinale, Taraxacum officinale, Thymus vulgaris, Tilia sp., Trifolium pratense, Urtica dioica, Vaccinium myrtillus, Valeriana officinalis, Verbena officinalis, Violas, Zingiber officinale Materia medica is distributed over the workshops, there may be some variation and additions to the plants listed above; we examine the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and holistic properties of the plant; focus is on local, indigenous and naturalized plants and those that can be easily grown in Ireland. Some more exotic species will be included where relevant. Personal development and growth will be explored with the students as the course progresses. We are constantly evolving the course and adding more plants to meet so there may be some variation in the herbs studied from those listed above. NOTE: Virtual workshops are made available on the website on the date shown, usually around midday, but definitely before 17:00. These are not live workshops and do not need to be attended at any particular time; students may view and interact with them as it suits them, unlike the Zoom meeting which are live and need to be attended in person at the time scheduled for them. Download for printing: Scotland-Yr1 St 1 Schedule 23-24 (2).pdf
  3. Nikki's commentary - So the first thing I noticed when I approached was agitation in my mind- Mullein calms and centres the mind. It also helps clear feelings of inadequacy and not being good enough or doing things right. This was quite an interesting part of the conversation as I kept finding myself feeling like I could not remember how to sense plants' meanings and communications; this felt quite weird. Then the plant reminded me of the aromatic water we had made a few weeks ago and the infused oil of the root we had made which is mighty stuff that reminded me of treacle- incredibly strengthening for the connective tissues. When I sipped the tincture of the flowers it surprised me with its sweetness (although there is a bitterness that follows); I found the same when I ate one of the flowers that it suggested I taste. The sweetness feels quite joyful- it brings joy back to the heart when too much grief has made it feel soggy and cold. It relaxes the mind from frenetic thoughts, calms the nervous system and can help with sleep. Then the mullein told me to stroke its leaves. ‘Feel' it said 'I am not soft like marshmallow or lamb’s ears- my hairs are more abrasive, almost like sandpaper. I am very thorough in clearing out the old crud, the old mucus and the old stuck griefs- little ones and big ones; ones buried deep from childhood when someone is told they are stupid, not good enough, not loved. I am thorough -like the nurse who is compassionate but thorough and actually very loving but stern- takes no-nonsense, gets the job done well.' Alongside this, it brings a lovely joyful feeling and has a huge heart field. It has a feeling of an elder, one who has been much, learned much and has knowledge and wisdom to share. It has a long relationship with the humans - how many old farmhouses or estate houses have it popping up around them from having been brought to grow close to the house? And then there are those tiny little seeds it makes which look like they would make a delicate little plant but look at the towering noble being they grow into- I have a feeling that says something about its energy too; from tiny seeds of hope mightiness can grow. Monograph - TPMS Mullein Verbascum thapsus Scrophulariaceae Botanical description: A biennial plant. In the first year, it is a basal rosette of large pointed leaves; they are green-grey in colour and covered in downy hairs. In the second year, a tall spike emerges with smaller leaves, reaching 30-200 cm. The flowers are borne in a long spike above the leaves; they are laterally symmetrical, yellow in colour, have orange anthers and are lightly perfumed. Parts used: Flowers and leaves. The flowers are regarded as superior medicine but are time-consuming and costly to gather. Harvesting, cultivation and habitat: Grows on sandy or chalky soil; prefers sun and bare ground or rough grass habitats. In Ireland, the native population is variable, rare in some regions. It is native to central and southern Europe and western Asia. It is naturalised in many other temperate regions. The leaves and flowers are gathered during flowering in the summer. History and folklore: The long spikes were dipped into wax by the Romans to make tapers and the down has been used to make candlewicks. The flowers were used as a hair tonic. The seeds have been used by fishermen to sedate fish; they are scattered into the stream which is to be fished \the leaves were wrapped around fruit to preserve them (they are antiseptic). It is a herb that is good for grief or the upset of making a mistake (which is part of the human condition after all and part of the learning process) or feeling we have not lived up to our expectations or those of others) which is also part of the human condition from time to time). Sweet, cool, moist. Constituents: Mucilage, Flavonoids, Triterpenoid saponins, Volatile oil, Tannins Actions: Expectorant, Demulcent, Mild diuretic, diaphoretic, mildly antiseptic Topically emollient and vulnerary Traditional and current uses: Tracheitis and bronchitis Coughs and congestion – to loosen stubborn mucus Feverish chills with hard coughs Colds and influenza Externally as a hair wash Externally as an emollient and wound healer Externally: macerated oil used topically for ear infections and haemorrhoids Cream made from the infused oil is used to treat eczema and inflamed eyelids Used as a wound herb in the form of a poultice or salve Compresses made from the leaf (sometimes combined with the seed) are used for swellings and painful joints The root has been used in a similar way to comfrey to repair connective tissue and damaged joints Leaves flowers and sometimes seeds are combined to make a poultice to draw out splinters A sedative nervine The flowers are a delicious addition to salads Mullein in Community Field Grá Nádúr 1 Mullein in Community Field Grá Nádúr 2 Mullein in Community Field Grá Nádúr 3 Explore this high-resolution photo album by Alex Duffy on Flickr! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzVqfg Homage to Mullein - a short film... Take a few minutes to be with this Mullein plant in our community field. Use this short film as an opportunity to meditate and resonate with Mullein. Best viewed full screen with 4k quality selected, if you can, and volume up to enjoy the bird song too.
  4. Nikki's commentary This is an invaluable medicinal plant from our native flora as well as being very beautiful. I find just sitting with the plant to be so calming and soothing, especially when its lovely white flowers are open. It is a close relative of the elderflower, and you can see this in the similarity in the flowers. Although the stem bark is the part traditionally recommended, myself and quite a few of my colleagues use a ‘cheat’ when preparing medicine from it. We prune the shrub and use the whole small twigs rather than peeling off the bark. We have used the twigs to make a deep decoction, reducing the volume of the liquid to a 1/10th and the used this in cream for treating menstrual cramps and other cramps. It is amazingly effective. I also give dropper bottles of the fluid extract to women who have menstrual cramping to take- 10 drops when the period starts and then repeat every hour until the cramping stops-often one dose is sufficient. It can also help reduce heavy menstrual bleeding and is quite sedating and calming too. For heavy bleeding in the perimenopausal years, it can be very helpful, reducing both the heaviness and the anxiety that often occurs in perimenopause as oestrogen is dropping. During labour it can help to relax the uterus into effective contractions if the womb is too tense this prevents effective contractions. I also use this amazing medicine in pain mixes as often a lot of pain is accompanied by spasms in the muscles. It is especially valuable if there is laxity or degeneration in the joints. It can be very valuable for reducing high blood pressure if there is a lot of tension in the cardiovascular vessels or nervous tension. When people are experiencing cold hands and feet due to vasoconstriction (for example Raynaud’s or ‘white finger’) it improves the circulation by relaxing the blood vessels. I often combine it with bilberry, yarrow or ginger for this. It can also help relax the bowel in irritable bowel syndrome and for this, I might also put in some wood betony, peppermint, fennel or chamomile. For the respiratory system in asthma when there is bronchospasm present I combine it with Grindelia or wood betony. Some people also tincture the berries or prepare them as an acetum. They have a brilliant red colour which they also give to the medicine and this is often used for menstrual problems. And here is our monograph if you want any of the technical or growing stuff. Crampbark in the house garden - Grá Nádúr Monograph - TPMS Crampbark High Cranberry Viburnum opulus Caprifoliaceae Part used: Stem bark. Botanical Description: A small tree that grows up to 4 metres tall. The twigs are angular and have grey bark. The leaves have 3-5 lobes with a pair of stipules at the base of the stalks and a toothed margin. The white flowers are held in flat-topped clusters with larger ones on the periphery and smaller inner ones with a scent. The fruit is bright red. It is related to elder and honeysuckle. It grows in woodlands, hedges and thickets and can be propagated from seed sown in the autumn or from slips. It prefers a damp habitat. Native to Europe and America. Propagated from seed sown in autumn. The bark is harvested in spring and autumn. Constituents: Bitter resin (viburnin) Valeric acid Salicosides Tannin 3% Hydroquinone (arbutin) Coumarins (scopoletin) Actions: Muscle and nerve relaxant Nervine Sedative Astringent Antispasmodic Traditional and current uses: Cramps Painful periods and uterine dysfunction, ovarian and uterine pain Menopausal heavy bleeding and breakthrough bleeding Partus praeparator – prepares for labour and during the process to ease labour pain Bed wetting in children Muscle spasm in the back and limbs, both internally and externally Asthma and associated muscle tension Constipation, colic and IBS of nervous origin and due to bowel tension Some forms of high blood pressure Swollen glands and mumps Arthritis and rheumatism, where weak joints have caused muscles to go into spasm Poor circulation to the hands and feet For period pain doses of decoction or tincture can be taken every 3 hours - half a cup of a decoction or 5 ml of the tincture. The berries should not be eaten raw, but are quite palatable with other autumn fruits when cooked. Crampbark in the house garden - Grá Nádúr
  5. Nikki's commentary The Rock Rose or Cistus ladanifer is in full bloom. This is not a native plant to Ireland but grows happily here and is often grown as a garden ornamental. It is a Mediterranean plant, growing in Portugal, Spain and other regions and is happy on gravelly mountainsides with sheep and goats grazing amongst the shrubs. It produces a resin from its leaves which was traditionally gathered by combing it out of the grazing animal's coats but is now distilled as an essential oil. The resin smells amazing- deep and grounding and has a real base note. The leaves have traditionally been used as a tea to treat urinary infections, bronchitis, heavy periods and as an antiseptic. As well as the resin it contains polyphenols, proanthocyanidins, bioflavonoids, rutin and other beneficial compounds . In Poland its cousin Cistus incanus is widely used as a tea and has a reputation for treating Lyme disease; it can also be drunk as a tea to help repel ticks and insects from biting due to the resin it contains. We are delighted that we have 10 little seedlings of these growing happily and look forward to seeing them mature. It is effective against a wide range of microorganisms and can break down biofilms; an ideal ingredient for mouthwashes to keep the gums and teeth healthy. We make an oxymel for the winter with thyme and lemon honey and bay and cistus infused vinegars- it tastes gorgeous and keeps winter colds and flu at bay and helps to treat coughs. It is an expectorant, shifting mucus; a few years ago we made aromatic water from it in a demonstration and all the participants enjoyed tasting it- after about 20 minutes one of them asked how quickly it would work as medicine as her sinus headache had completely disappeared. Its astringency is also valuable as a treatment for diarrhoea. It is stimulating for the nervous system which makes it a valuable treatment for fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis. It has been used as medicine for thousands of years. The leaves can be harvested in late spring or early summer and used fresh or dried for later use. The seeds can be powdered and mixed with flour in cakes and bread. The oleo-resin can be eaten raw or used as a flavouring in ice cream, chewing gum and baking. The oleo-resin that is distilled is known as labdanum and is used in medicine and in soaps, perfumery, incense and as a substitute for ambergris which was obtained from whales. Like most resins, it is healing for the skin ( to help with eczema, acne and itchy skin conditions), for the psyche and on all levels. It is a beautiful plant to grow, with lovely energy and one we are learning more and more about. Other species of Cistus that are valuable medicinally include salvifolius, crispus, albidus, populifolius, libanotis, clusii, laurifolius and monspeliensis. Cistus in the house garden - Grá Nádúr 1 Monograph - TPMS Cistus, Common Gum Cistus, Laudanum Cistus ladanifer Cistaceae The Cistus genus is a group of evergreen shrubs with simple opposite leaves and 5 petalled flowers which are white/pink/purple and each only last a single day. Cistus ladanifer is an evergreen shrub of loose, open habit with very sticky (resinous), narrow, aromatic leaves, dark green above, grey beneath. Flowers to 10cm in width, white with a deep red blotch at the base of each petal. Cistus incanus is also known as Hoary cistus or Rose cistus and is sometimes considered a subspecies of Cistus creticus . Some of the species that are useful are C. ladanifer, c. salvifolius, C. crispus, c. albidus – these are most similar to incanus. Still, c.populifolius, C. libanotis, C. clusii, C. laurifolius and C. monspeliensis will all have benefits. Botanical description: Both plants are native to Southern Europe and the dry Mediterranean region. Both Parts used: Harvesting, Cultivation and Habitat: Cistus has a root fungus which helps plants to absorb water and mineral and this helps the plant grow on marginal soils. History and Folklore Cistus has been used for thousands of years- the Book of Genesis mentions the resin of this plant which is used in incense and possibly in embalming Constituents: Cistus incanus is a source of polyphenols, proanthocyanidins, bioflavonoids, catechins, gallic acid, rutin, and other beneficial bioactive compounds Actions: Traditional and current uses: Extracts of the leaves have been shown to be antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and have the capacity of breaking up biofilms. As an anti-fungal, it is effective against C. albicans, C krusei, C glabrata and Aspergillus fumigatus. Drinking 2 cups of tea per day for at least a week acts as an insect repellent. Cistus has also been used to lessen the severity of cold and flu symptoms. It is used externally to treat eczema, acne and psoriasis. It also clears the sinuses and sinus headaches. In a mouth wash, it helps break up biofilms and keep the teeth and gums healthy. Cistus also seems to target viral envelop proteins so that they cannot attach to host cells and therefore cannot proliferate. In Poland and other regions, Lyme is used to prevent tick bites (drink 2 cups a day for at least 1 week) and has been used to reduce the severity of Lyme disease symptoms. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce aging both internally and topically. It is used to treat UTIs. It is used in poultices and compresses to treat bacterial skin infections and also haemorrhoids. The tea is used as a wash to treat itchy skin, acne and also eczema or dermatitis. The tea is also considered to boost the immune system and treat colds, flu and bronchitis Cistus in the house garden - Grá Nádúr 2 Useful links: https://lindenbotanicals.com/ https://www.katkhatibi.com/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Cistus ladanifer https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ https://practicalplants.org/ https://cistus-ladanifer.com/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
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