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This presentation was given in partnership with the Climate Farm School, and the recording is free to access.
Presentation description:
With the increasing interest in herbalism, there are a lot of misconceptions about what herbalism actually is. In this talk, Danièle gives an overview of and introduction to herbalism, and addresses the important role of herbs in growing ecosystems. Danièle delves into the history of humans’ relationships with and use of plants, the differences and overlaps between kitchen herbalism and clinical herbalism, and address common misconceptions about herbalism and how it differs from allopathic medicine. Danièle also discusses the important role that herbs play in growing ecosystems, including as part of our food system, farming systems, and agricultural systems. She offers a few simple ways to begin engaging with herbs in our everyday lives as a way to emphasize the accessibility of working with herbs and our inherent connection to them as human beings.
This presentation was given in partnership with the Climate Farm School, and the recording is free to access.
Presentation description:
With the increasing interest in herbalism, there are a lot of misconceptions about what herbalism actually is. In this talk, Danièle gives an overview of and introduction to herbalism, and addresses the important role of herbs in growing ecosystems. Danièle delves into the history of humans’ relationships with and use of plants, the differences and overlaps between kitchen herbalism and clinical herbalism, and address common misconceptions about herbalism and how it differs from allopathic medicine. Danièle also discusses the important role that herbs play in growing ecosystems, including as part of our food system, farming systems, and agricultural systems. She offers a few simple ways to begin engaging with herbs in our everyday lives as a way to emphasize the accessibility of working with herbs and our inherent connection to them as human beings.