Facilitated by: Alyssa N. Villegas Rodríguez | tallerlaraiz.com

Description Back to Basics is a 3 week class all about the fundamentals of herbalism. Each

week we'll explore beginner friendly herbal preparations with easy to find plant material through

collective formulation. Everyone will also go home with an individualized concoction to support

your personal practice.

Week 1: Agua

We'll kick off the series with one of the necessities for life: water. Water is the basis of many

herbal treatments from tisanes to sitz baths to compresses. It is also an important element in

spiritualism, used to create formulas for protection and cleansing. Our class will touch on the

multitude of water applications with a focus on internal herbal medicinal uses.

Week 2: Alcohol

In our second week, we'll explore the many uses of alcohol. Alcohol is a cornerstone of

herbalism; it allows for us to create self-stable extractions of herbs that can be used both

internally and externally. We'll use high-proof alcohol that can be transformed into tinctures or

into herbal first aid sprays.

Week 3: Vinagre

Our third and final week will be all about vinegar. Vinegars have been used historically as a

cost-effective, versatile base for herbal medicines from oxymels to facial toners. During our class

we'll go over basic fermentation to make homemade vinegar and create herbal infusions.

The series is crafted to flow into one another but are also drop-in friendly. Classes will have an

informational section and a hands-on component for active learning.