This workshop is designed to be an orientation to the herbs that support us from Maiden, Mother, Crone, and into Queen. Focusing on herbal protocols and utilizing Wise Woman traditions to support reproductive, hormonal, and physical health across a woman’s life stages. These workshops explore nourishing, healing herbs for menstruation, fertility, postpartum, menopause, and overall longevity. We will explore deeper into each stage in future workshops.
Maiden (Youth/First Menses): Focuses on nourishing herbs to support hormonal balance, such as nettle, lemon balm, and chamomile.
Mother (Fertility/Childbirth/Creative Phase): Emphasizes tonic herbs like raspberry leaf for uterine health, motherwort for emotional balance, and nourishing herbs for postpartum recovery.
Queen (Mature/Fullness): Covers herbs for stress management and maintaining vitality, such as adaptogens (ashwagandha) and herbs for energy management.
Crone (Menopause/Elderhood): Focuses on herbs for managing menopause, supporting bone health, and fostering emotional wisdom, utilizing herbs like Key Herbs by Life Phase
Key Topics Covered
Materia Medica: Identification and preparation of medicinal herbs suitable for women.
Reproductive Health: Management of PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and fertility issues.
Vaginal and Breast Health: Addressing common infections and promoting tissue health.
Herbal Protocols: Creating customized formulas and learning to use tools like blood pressure cuffs or stethoscopes for assessment.
Instructors //
Maria Bouffard, Clinical Herbalist and Co-Founder VIllage Roots
Sarah Tolve, Clinical Herbalist
Energy Exchange //
$40 per person