Lubricate Yourself – The Virtues of Demulcents

Do you have a tendency to experience a dry, scratchy throat, or a percussive cough? or do you suffer from digestive discomfort, constipation, night sweats, hot-flashes, or vaginal dryness? If so, this class will cover herbs that address and ease the aforementioned concerns.

You will learn about the body-wide effects of demulcents and yin-tonifying herbs. During the first half of class, Christa will cover related terminology, the anatomy of the mucous membranes, optimal methods of preparing demulcents and other lubricating substances, and lifestyle and dietary tips for maintaining lubrication. In addition to the concept of demulcents, Christa will discuss the concepts of yin, yin tonics, and yin deficiency. During the second half of the class, Christa will cover materia medica of seven mucilaginous herbs, highlighting their physiologic effects, medicinal actions, and organ-system affinity. Participants will walk away with an understanding of what herbs are most specific for supporting the upper and lower respiratory tract, as well as the digestive, reproductive, renal and urinary systems.