Herbal Recipes & Potions
Age Range: 10-16
Class Time (EST): 5pm
Class Days: Fridays
Date Range: Mar 28 - May 30
Instructor Name: Iyawo Esu
Instructor Email: [email protected]
Instructor cell phone: 8135636098
Class Description
Study herbal compounds and their relation to the body for healing purposes. This advanced class covers over 25 herbal recipes for inflammation, common colds, detoxification and herbal first remedies. Full participation is required for optimal results.
Class Skills Development
A comprehensive glossary of 42 herbs, offering detailed descriptions, health benefits, and uses The essential "how-tos" of gardening, including planting, nurturing, and harvesting individual herbs Insider tips on creating your herbal "pharmacy" at home, equipped with a lineup to treat common ailments naturally Beginner-friendly recipes to create herbal salves, tinctures, decoctions, and infusions that are as effective as they are delicious A holistic take on understanding and treating common health issues, from insomnia to digestive problems Guidance on ethical and sustainable harvesting to treat Mother Earth with as much care as she gives us Fascinating insights into the cultural traditions and history of herbs from across the globe Proven method on infusing herbs into everyday meals, allowing you to nourish your body from the inside out And so much more!
Class Materials
All materials will be distributed on the first day of class.
Class Norms
Camera on. All materials prepared for creation. No distractions. No phones. Notebooks required and kitchen setup capabilities.
About the Instructor
Iyawo Esu is a mother of three with a passion for out of the box learning and teaching. Iyawo Esu is a horticulturalist from Miami, Florida who resides in Tampa. Iyawo Esu values afroecology, hiking, ethnobotany, and herbalism. As an environmental educator, herbalist, homesteader, birth worker, indigenous postpartum worker and activist, Iyawo Esu helps bridge the gap to nature, food security and indigenous living amongst the land.
03/28/2025, 04/04/2025, 04/11/2025, 04/18/2025, 04/25/2025, 05/02/2025, 05/09/2025, 05/16/2025, 05/23/2025, 05/30/2025
Participants must currently be 10 years to 16 years old.
Minimum: 1
Registration starts on 02/16/2025 and ends on 03/30/2025.
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Please contact Sankofa Homeschool Collective if you have any questions.