Herbal Bear - School of Botanical Medicine

Our Mission

The Herbal Bear is dedicated to promoting and providing responsible information and education about medicinal plants.

Our Courses

Our classes range from short one day workshops to a comprehensive six-month Botanical Medicine Program for herbal studies. We offer instruction on a variety of topics. Our herbal medicine courses include classes on herbal medicine making, herbs for colds and flu, herbs for Women's health, medical botany, medicinal mushrooms, herbal energetics, herbal formula making, phyto-chemistry of medicinal plants and other health related topics.

We offer instruction on a variety of topics. Our herbal medicine courses include classes on herbal medicine making, herbs for colds and flu, herbs for Women's health, medical botany, medicinal mushrooms, herbal energetics, herbal formula making, phyto-chemistry of medicinal plants and other health related topics.

Short Programs In New York City for 2006:

• Medicinal Plant Preparations Workshop
• Herbal Soap Making
• Herbal Spa Workshop: A Natural Approach to Beautiful Skin
• Herbs for Colds and Flu
• Introduction to Herbal Remedies and Holistic Practices
• Herbs for Women's Health

Short Programs In The Catskills (Grand Gorge, NY):

• Phyto-Chemistry of Medicinal Plants - July 21, 22, & 23, 2006

Intensive Program

Botanical Medicine Program

6-month program, June - October, 2007

The Herbal Bear offers a 6-month, one weekend a month, program for those who are interested in an in-depth course which will cover herbs in a systematic and hands-on learning process. The Botanical Medicine Program, formerly called the "Apprentice Program" offers students an opportunity to learn about the plants in their natural environment. Students take classes at our Herbal Bear Catskill location, a private 30 acre center located in the Northern Catskill Mountains. By extending the learning process over a 6-month period, the students are able to study and see the plants in all the growing stages. The program combines formal study with field work so that students are intimately familiar with the proper identification, medicinal uses, harvesting and herbal preparations of the plants. We offer small intimate class sizes for this program, never more than ten students. Our program is unique in that it provides guest lecturers who are specialists in their field. This insures careful individual attention and instruction for each student.

The program is held one weekend a month. It combines didactic study with practical hands-on learning. This program offers a unique opportunity to totally immerse yourself in the world of wild plants and herbs. The Botanical Medicine Program is designed to give students an intimate learning experience of the highest quality.

Botanical Medicine Program meets on the following dates in 2007:

• June 23-24
• July 21-22
• August 18-19
• September 15-16
• October 6-7
• October 27-28

Topics Covered:

• Spring Herb Identification
• Herbal Terms and Resources
• Wild Food Gathering
• Herbs for the Digestive System
• Making Herbal Teas
• Making Flower Essences
• Plant Meditation
• Herbal Harvesting, Drying and Storage
• Herbal Vinegars
• Making Herbal Tinctures
• Medicinal Herbal Oils
• Herbs for the Nervous System
• Making a Herbal First Aid Kit
• Herbs for Women's Health
• Herbs for The Circulatory System
• Making Herbal Salves
• Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Herbal Energetics and Diagnostic Techniques
• Developing Herbal Formulations
• Making Herbal Cosmetics, Body Creams and Herbal Bath Salts

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If you are interested in our Herbal Programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.