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Earth Medicine Gathering
Saturday, August 7th, 2025 9am-7pm
Herbs for Emotional Health
Join us for a deep dive into the vital connection between herbal medicine and emotional well-being. In this class, we'll explore how herbs can support the nervous system and help balance the body’s response to stress through the lens of neuro-endocrine function.
What we’ll cover:
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The anatomy and physiology of the nervous and endocrine systems, with a focus on how they influence mood and stress response
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An introduction to neurotransmission and how it relates to clinical herbal practice
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Core herbal allies (5–10 key herbs) for mental and emotional health — including botanical names, key constituents, actions, energetics, and safe dosage guidelines
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Emphasis on nutritive tonics, nervines (both relaxing and stimulating), and a featured adaptogen
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Evidence-based research and traditional uses that inform clinical application
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Important safety considerations for use during pregnancy
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Herbalism pearls: insights and practical tips for integrating these herbs into holistic care
Whether you're a student herbalist, wellness practitioner, or simply curious about plant-based support for emotional balance, this class will offer you valuable tools and plant knowledge to nurture both body and spirit.
Herbal Spa Experience
Herbal Facial Recipes
From the Herbal Spa Experience
Forsythia Flower Facial Scrub
A gentle, botanical exfoliant for radiant skin
This floral scrub combines antioxidant-rich flowers and mineral-rich salt to refresh and renew your skin with a touch of nature’s glow.
Ingredients:
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2 cups Forsythia flowers – Bright and sunny, these blossoms are rich in antioxidants that support the skin’s natural inflammatory response.
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½ to ¾ tsp rose petals infused in glycerin – Adds hydration and a touch of toning magic; increase the amount for extra moisture.
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¼ to ½ tsp Celtic sea salt – Offers gentle exfoliation and trace minerals; adjust for a finer or coarser scrub texture.
To Use:
Gently mix all ingredients into a paste-like consistency. Apply in soft circular motions to freshly cleansed skin, then rinse with warm water. Follow with your favorite toner or moisturizer.
Skin Benefits:
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Forsythia helps calm and support stressed skin.
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Rose is toning, hydrating, and adds a soothing floral aroma.
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Sea salt exfoliates and rejuvenates with its mineral content.
Bonus uses: As we joyfully discovered at the event—this blend can double as a body scrub, and (surprisingly!) even adds a unique floral twist when sprinkled on popcorn.🍿
Floral Facial Steam
Nourish your skin and spirit with the gentle magic of flowers.
Create your own calming facial steam using a blend of fragrant, skin-loving blossoms. Choose from the following flowers — use one, a few, or all:
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Lavender – soothing and relaxing
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Rose petals – hydrating and toning
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Calendula – gentle and healing for sensitive skin
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Lilac – refreshing and uplifting
How to Use:
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Add about 1 tablespoon of your chosen flower blend to a heat-safe bowl.
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Pour hot (but not boiling) water over the herbs — just enough to cover them.
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Let the flowers steep for a minute or two.
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Place your face over the bowl, and drape a towel over your head to create a steam tent.
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Breathe deeply and let the warm, fragrant steam open your pores and relax your senses for about 5–10 minutes.
Perfect before a mask or just as a moment of self-care. Enjoy the gentle glow and floral lift this ritual brings.
Herbal Seaweed Mask
A mineral-rich, skin-loving blend for deep nourishment and gentle toning
This ocean-inspired mask blends seaweed, cacao, and calendula to detoxify, soften, and revitalize your skin—especially supportive for dry or sensitive complexions.
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp powdered kelp or dulse – mineral-rich and deeply nourishing
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1 tsp cacao powder – antioxidant-rich and revitalizing
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1 tsp calendula flowers, finely ground – calming, soothing, and ideal for dry or delicate skin
Instructions:
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In a small bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
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Add just enough warm water to create a smooth, spreadable paste.
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Apply gently to the face and chest using circular motions.
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Let the mask dry for a more toning effect, or rinse off earlier for sensitive skin or extra comfort.
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Follow with a gentle toner or moisturizer for best results.
This mask offers a moment of oceanic calm—perfect for restoring glow and grounding your skincare in nature’s gifts.
Heal-thy Self with Every Steep.
