Herbal First Aid

Learn to create a comprehensive herbal first aid kit and be ready for tick bites, bee stings, sprains, burns and cuts!

In this three hour class, local herbalist Ashley Sapir will show you how to create a comprehensive natural first aid kit by sharing hers with you and describing the actions of each remedy.

Ashley will show you the most important things to have in your kit to address varied injuries, from tick bites and bee stings to sprains, burns and cuts.

We’ll take an indepth look at 15 different tinctures that could be used to treat just about anything that might come up while you’re in the woods. You’ll learn how and when to use the tinctures and there will be plenty of time to address your questions or concerns.

Additionally, Ashley will lead you on a walk to meet some of the first aid plants that grow wild in our area. Particular attention will be paid to the plants that grow abundantly in the Hudson Valley and those that could also be found growing in various regions of the country. By getting to know these plants intimately you’ll always have first aid options to support you in nature!

Ashley Sapir Lathrop has been studying and teaching about herbal medicine for over a decade. Ashley makes her own botanical remedies for her family, friends and members of an herbal CSA that she runs with another herbalist/farmer. She loves to help others learn to use local herbs in the traditional ways and enjoys teaching classes, for both individuals and groups. Ashley specializes in working with women and children. She is inspired by generations of herbalists and healers who have guarded the magic of plant medicine for centuries.