American School of Herbalism and Five Flavors Herbs

Spring 2008 Workshops and Excursions

Herbal First Aid

March 15 & 16

This fun and practical class will teach how to respond to commonly encountered first aid and emergency situations with Western and Chinese herbal medicine and other therapeutic strategies. Participants will develop an herbal first aid kit for treatment of wounds, trauma, infections, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and emotional emergencies. Basic assessment skills will be developed or refreshed and attention will be paid to when a higher level of medical intervention may be necessary.

With Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. and Ingrid Bauer.

Western Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anza Borrego State Park

March 21 & 22

This trip presents an opportunity to explore Southern California’s stunning desert flora and landscape. Participants will develop the skills of field identification, wild-crafting, and herbal preparation. The folkloric and clinical uses of plants will be discussed as well as the application of these native plants in the context of Chinese medicine.

With Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. and Ingrid Bauer

When: March 21, 22 Friday 2-6, Saturday 9-4:30

Where: Anza Borrego State Park

Cost: $150 for licensed acupuncturists (10 CEUs), $130 for general public. Includes Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast.

Medicine Making

May 10 & 11

Learn the basics of making effective herbal remedies from harvesting to finished
product. In this hands-on weekend we will make teas, tinctures, syrups, oils, salves,
and other topical preparations. Participants will go home with a variety of medicines
they’ve made in class.
With Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. and Ingrid Bauer.

Cooking with Herbs

July 19 & 20

Learn to incorporate healthful herbs and medicinal foods into your diet during this delicious weekend. We will discuss, prepare, and taste examples of traditional Chinese dietary therapies, dishes that highlight wild and garden-grown herbs and seasonal vegetables, and the medicinal uses of common culinary herbs.

With Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. and Ingrid Bauer.

All classes held at Live Earth Farm, Watsonville, CA Sat 10-4:30, Sun 10-4:30

Cost for each class: $150 for licensed acupuncturists (10 CEUs for licensed acupuncturists pending), $130 general public. Vegetarian lunch provided.

Sign up for all three classes for $400.00 (licensed acupuncturists) or $350 (general public)

Botanical Field Study, Indians, Big Sur – Los Padres National Forest

April 5 & 6

Learn about the medicinal uses of California native plants during wildflower season in the beautiful Central Coast hills.
With Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., Darren Huckle, L.Ac. and Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac.

When: April5, 6 Saturday 10-4, Sunday 10-4

Where: Indians, Big Sur-Los Padres National Forest

Cost: $150 for licensed acupuncturists (10 CEUs), $130 for general public. Includes Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.

* Classes may not be appropriate for some individuals with physical limitations.

* Class size limited—Enroll early!

* Directions and list of required gear provided upon enrollment.

* Transportation and supplies not included in cost of class.

Contact: Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac.

(831) 420 0124

5flavors@fiveflavorsherbs.com

American School of Herbalism/Five Flavors Herbal Pharmacy
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