What You Wish Your Mother Taught You About Herbal Medicine

Essential herbal remedies everyone should know, using everyday plants for immunity, sleep, and respiratory health. | Sunday 20th Septemb2026 About the Workshop This workshop brings together foundational herbal knowledge that has been passed down through generations—simple, effective remedies made from familiar plants. Focusing on everyday wellbeing, you’ll explore how common herbs can support the immune system, encourage restful sleep, and care for the respiratory system. Designed to be accessible and empowering, this session offers practical knowledge to help you build confidence in using herbal medicine at home. Plants We’ll Explore Examples may include: • Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – deeply nourishing berries traditionally used to support immunity • Rosehips (Rosa canina) – vitamin C-rich fruits known for strengthening and restoring the body • Hops (Humulus lupulus) – calming cones often used to promote sleep and relaxation • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – a powerful antiseptic herb for respiratory and immune support What You’ll Learn • Key herbal remedies for common, everyday ailments • How different plants support immunity, sleep, and respiratory health • Traditional uses of familiar medicinal herbs • Simple ways to prepare and use these remedies at home • How to build a basic, effective home herbal toolkit Who This Is For • Curious beginners • Herbal enthusiasts and plant lovers • Anyone drawn to coastal, sea and land-based healing traditions • No herbal experience required This course is part of the 1-year Sunday course, where we focus on a range of herbal medicine topics over 8 Sundays throughout the year. Find out more here.