Elder: Magic, Myth & Medicine
With
community herbalist, Sarah Preston
Saturday,
September 13, 2014, 1-3:30pm
Elder (Sambuccus nigra or canadensis) has long held a place of
importance in herbal traditions of both North America
and western Europe.
In this class, we will look at contemporary and historical uses of Elder, and explore some of the mythology surrounding it. Elder is a wonderful remedy for colds and flu, as well as a daily tonic to prevent those viruses from invading our homes. We will discuss the history and healthful properties of Elder, and we will start a batch of Elderberry syrup together. You will go home with a small bottle of Elderberry syrup and recipe ideas, and the confidence to make syrup yourself!
Cost for this class is $25.
In this class, we will look at contemporary and historical uses of Elder, and explore some of the mythology surrounding it. Elder is a wonderful remedy for colds and flu, as well as a daily tonic to prevent those viruses from invading our homes. We will discuss the history and healthful properties of Elder, and we will start a batch of Elderberry syrup together. You will go home with a small bottle of Elderberry syrup and recipe ideas, and the confidence to make syrup yourself!
Cost for this class is $25.
Class will be held in the classroom at Radiance.
To register call Radiance, 290-1517, or stop
by the shop at 9 W Grant St,
in downtown Lancaster,
right across the cobblestones from Central Market.
Sarah Preston is a community herbalist in Lancaster, PA,
and is owner of Herbs from the Labyrinth, LLC.
She says, “Being an herbalist is a natural extension of my life-long
love of plants, trees and wild places, and my interest in natural healing,
which was instilled in me by my mother.
I see herbalism as a lifelong learning process. My spirituality deeply informs my work with
herbs, just as my work with herbs informs my spirituality. I see the Earth as the living body of the
Goddess, and all living beings as parts of her body.
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