Herbalism 101:
Demystifying the art and science of using herbs for healing
Let’s face it, herbalism is IN right now. You might already be on the bandwagon, inspired because you read a little here, see a pretty label there, and learn as much as you can glean from books, podcasts, or occasional classes. But what if you have already taken what you can from the top, and are looking to go a little deeper? Or maybe you’re taking your first foray into herbalism and want a structured, straightforward foundation to build from?
Whether you’re a home herbalist or a complete novice, if want to know how to use herbs for yourself and your family we’ve created Herbalism101 especially for you.
Each 5-week class in this series covers one body system (digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, immune, etc.), and explores its anatomy and physiology, how we interpret its common symptoms/disease patterns, and what herbs you can use to support specific conditions or as preventative care.
Session 3: The Cardiovascular System
March 28 - April 25 2026 | Saturdays from 4:15 - 5:45pm | Virtual AND In-Person at The Elderberry (recordings available with auto-generated subtitles)
With heart disease as the leading cause of mortality in the US, learning how to take care of your heart, blood, and vasculature is paramount.
In this 5-week workshop, you’ll learn preventative care for your cardiovascular system, as well as herbal approaches to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and more. You’ll discover how to support your energetic heart space and explore heart coherence.
$300 $250 Early Bird Until March 18th
Your Journey to Better Health with the Help of Plant Medicine:
Learn the lay of the land
Without a basic understanding of how the body works, aka the anatomy (form) and physiology (function) of the system, you won’t have the bigger picture in which to understand things like high blood pressure, inflammation, high cholesterol, varicose veins, etc. We’ll reacquaint you with the map of your internal landscape so you know where you are and where you’re going as you decide which herbs/practices are right for you.
Make an informed decision
Energetic herbalism, in basic terms, seeks to match the energetics of a particular herb to the energy of a particular person to promote balance within the body. Instead of googling “herbs for high blood pressure,” trying every one on the computer generated list, and hoping for the best…we’ll teach you the energetics nuances of different herbs and why some are better suited for certain people/conditions than others.
Take a holistic approach
Herbs can have a profound effect on your health, but they work best when you take a holistic, well-rounded approach that incorporates diet, lifestyle, mind, body, and spirit. You’ll learn not just how herbs can support you, but how your diet, habits, and energy inform and support your healing.
Class Info + Schedule:
Upcoming Classes:
March - April 2026: Cardiovascular System
Fall 2024: Digestive System - Recording Available
Winter 2025: Nervous System - Recording Available
Class Structure:
Week 1: Intro, basic anatomy and physiology
Week 2: Herbal energetics
Week 3: Supporting specific conditions/symptoms.
Week 4: Herbs and their actions, through a Western Energetic lens.
Week 5: diet and lifestyle info, Q&A
Logistics
Classes are held on Saturdays at the listed dates and times.
Each class runs for 5 weeks.
You may attend class live in-person (10 spots available) or virtually. You will receive access to the replay 48 hours after the live class.
In-person classes will be held at The Elderberry
Each 5-week class is $300, $250 early bird.
Session 1: The Digestive System
Class Recording Available
In energetic herbalism, we view digestion as foundational to overall health. If you truly are what you eat, then assimilating food, understanding your body its needs, and taking herbs to help heal, nourish, and tend your digestion helps your body make it so!
In this inaugural class we will take a dive into basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, alongside herbs and foods that are specific to supporting that system, all through the lens of energetic herbalism.
$300
Session 2: The Nervous System
Class Recording Available
New year, new nerves? If only that were true! Words like stress, anxiety, exhaustion, burnout, brain fog are familiar refrains that seem to run through, well, everything these days.
It’s true, there’s not a singular process in the body that is not in direct relationship with the elegant, complicated nervous system.
And while it’s also true that we can’t start 2025 with a fresh set of nerves, we can do the next best thing: learn how to lower anxiety, build resilience after burnout, and manage stress through a deeper understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as herbs and practices to tend, nourish, and calm them.
Join us for Session II as Sydney and Meg guide you through the brain and nerves, their relationships with other systems, how to care for them with energetic herbalism and practices.
$300
Meet Your Instructors:
Meg Madden
Clinical & Community Herbalist
Sydney Batson
Clinical Herbalist + Craniosacral Therapist