
Junior Herbalist Club
Suitable for children from ages 7 and over. Each month we will be learning about the medicinal uses of plants, stories, songs, growing, harvesting, and making something to take home - lavender bags, lip balms, bath bombs, lotions, potions and much more.
The aim of JHC is to let children learn about the healing and medicinal plants all around them in a safe and supervised environment and is proudly supported by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
The course includes:
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Identification of common herbs growing all around us
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Safety – which herbs are safe to use and which are poisonous
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Folklore – taught through stories and songs
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How to grow and harvest herbs
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Medicinal uses of common herbs
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How to use a variety of common herbs for first aid
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How to make a variety of herbal preparations to keep and take home
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Respect for all plants and their environment
All classes run by Sandra O'Neill who is a Medical Herbalist and NIMH registered JHC leader
Places are strictly limited and as this course is very popular, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
For more detailed information, including 'Notes for Grown Ups', how the group began and what to expect, please click to email or call to find out more.
Year 1

Topics covered
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Licorice
Calendula
Chickweed
Cleavers and nettle
Elderflower
Plantain
Year 2
Marshmallow. Make REAL marshmalllows
Elderberry
Aniseed
Comfrey
Rose. Make soap
Sage
Dandelion
Daisy
Rosemary
Peppermint. Make a hydrosol!
