Traditional Latino Herbalism Course
Latin America has a rich herbal history, combining the ancient wisdom of four cultural traditions – Indigenous, European, African and Asian, into one holistic yet diverse system of healing. Meet with more than ten local folk medicine practitioners, ethnobotanists and conservationists who are working with medicine plants and explore with them the many sides of Latino herbalism. This advanced course covers history, politics and sustainability, as well as practical applications, recipes and scientific botanical theory.
Course Highlights:
- Study closely with one of Costa Rica’s top ethnobotanical authors – Rafael Ocampo
- Medicine Plant Tour with an Indigenous Medicine Man in the Bri Bri community of Kacha`bli (Talamanca)
- Healing Drinks Tour of Puerto Viejo
- Make your own vibrational plant medicine with Carmen Ivankovich
- Afro-Caribean Medicine tour of Limon including a catalogued home garden, a local medicinal plant cooperative, a large-scale conservation/exportation farm and numerous visits with Afro-descendent herbal pracitioners
- Deepen your understanding of cultural contexts of healing and empower your role in creating communities of educational health freedom
- Experience the healing power of Costa Rica’s medicinal plants with infusions, spiritual cleansers, culinary medicines, aromatherapy, topical applications and more…
Our staff offers a unique blend of tools and knowledge and all of the classes are dynamic and interactive. Cost $1500. Includes all course activities. Open only to herbalists, holistic practitioners and apprentices.
