California Academy of Hispanic Herbalism

Month: September 2023

  • Traditional Herbs for the Halloween Season Wednesday November 1st 7pm

    Traditional Herbs for the Halloween Season

    Many cultures throughout the world have the equivalent of HALLOWEEN. That time when the 

    veil between the living and the dead becomes thin. For some, it is a time to remember and honor 

    our ancestors. For others it is a time to lock the doors, seal with windows with salt, and hang garlic

    around ones neck. In Hispanic culture we do both. Herbs allow us to celebrate those who have

    gone before us and protect us from malevolent influences. Come join us for hot chocolate, pan dulce,

    and a Soul Cake or two. This has been a popular topic and class for almost twenty years.

    Class begins at 7pm sharp.

    Cost $50

    Taught at 2801 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond CA. 94804

  • Herbs, Diagnosis, and Observation

    Herbs, Diagnosis, and Observation 1

               In movies, documentaries, novels, and works of anthropologies a native healer is able 

    to diagnose (with surprising accuracy) a myriad of illnesses known to that particular culture.

    What is seldom shown or given short shift is the skills the healer has learned. 

    As herbalist we must rely on the information given by our clients and what they many have

    been told by their primary physicians. Sometimes that is not enough.

    This course is for beginners who wish to learn the skill of diagnosis through observation of 

    the body and the proper combination of herbs for various conditions. Students will learn the

    art of “SEEING” the whole client through the sheen or cracks in the skin, smell and color of the

    mouth, color of urine, reaction to sweet, bitter, and salty items, and a whole slew of techniques.

    Starting with “Tracking.” To train the eye one must begin with nature. 

    This is a nine to ten week course with one Saturday morning class for the tracking exercise. Be 

    prepared for more plants used by our Asian and Native American brethren. This will also include

    the use of psychotropic plants in the aid to observation. 

    Beginning September 26, Tuesday 7pm to 9pm

    At 2801 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond CA 94804

    Cost $250 (two payments can be arranged if necessary)