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The Michiana Unit of the Herb Society of America presents: HERBAL WATCH PARTY - Herbal Safety 101: Using Herbs Wisely

  • Fernwood Botanical Garden 13988 Range Line Road Niles, MI, 49120 United States (map)

Join the Michiana Herb Society on the first Sunday of each month to meet, watch, and discuss a recorded H.S.A. video program. Each meeting will include a welcome and update about the Herb Society and Fernwood herb garden, the showing of an educational video, and a discussion about the practical implications of the video, followed by tea/snacks and socializing.

About this month’s video program:

Herbs are generally quite safe—certainly, they have a better track record than pharmaceuticals—but they still may have side effects and drug interactions. We’ll discuss the safety of some of our most popular herbs. You’ll also get the low down on some “controversial herbs.” Are kava, black cohosh, and comfrey safe for your liver? Why should you use caution with St. John’s wort? How can you safely use herbs while taking pharmaceutical medications? What’s the best way to transition from pharmaceuticals to natural therapies? What can I take if I’m pregnant or nursing? I’ll share my favorite herb and drug safety resources and give you some helpful, easy-to-remember guidelines. Herbs help bring us better health, but we must use them wisely. (This webinar originally aired 04/2016)

About the speaker:

Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG), registered clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, LLC, an herbal clinic and education center nestled in the pine forests of Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, NH. She is certified by Michael Moore’s Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, a registered professional herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, and has also completed Rosemary Gladstar’s advanced training program and Lichenwood Herbals’ flower essence practitioner training. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care. Learn more about Maria and herbs at www.WintergreenBotanicals.com.

Who may attend?

  • Herb Society of America Members

  • Herb Society of America, Michiana Unit Members

  • Fernwood Members

  • Fernwood visitors who have paid daily garden admission

  • Members of the public interested in learning more about the Herb Society

Location: Please check in at the Visitors Center front desk, where you will be directed to the Clark Art Gallery.

Walk-ins are welcome, but please let us know if you’re planning to join us by registering.

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