Previous Herbal Programmes
Over the past 3 years, the Alnwick Herb Group have discussed over 30 herbs – their uses, scientific evidence of efficacy, pharmacology, identification, and history. The discussions have covered herbs for joint, respiratory and digestive health and problems; first aid herbs; herbs to support immunity and treat infections; herbs to promote and protect mental health; herbs used for pain management and to reduce inflammation. We have looked at herbs such as cannabis and turmeric in terms of the scientific evidence for their use, formats and dosages and their complementarity.
| .. | ALNWICK HERBAL GROUP - OTHER PAST TOPICS |
| . | Programme Dates 2019 |
| January 2nd | Herbs for Winter ills and Chills |
| February 6th | More herbs for Winter ills and Chills, especially chesty coughs and colds |
| March 6th | Herbs and foods for allergies such as hayfever and eczema |
| April 3rd | Herbs for the digestion Part 1 |
| May 1st | Herbs for the digestion Part 2 |
| June 5th | Herbs for Stress, tension and anxiety. Part 1 |
| July 3rd | Herbs for Stress, tension and anxiety. Part 2 |
| August | NO MEETING |
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| . | Programme Dates 2018 |
| 18th April | Building blocks – Chemical constituents (and their importance); plant families. |
| 2nd May | Nettles, Turmeric and Yarrow |
| 16th May | Hawthorn, Valerian |
| 6th June | Medicinal Weeds (including Dandelion, Cleavers, Chickweed, Couch grass) |
| 20th June | St. John’s Wort, Lemon Balm, Chamomile |
| 4th July | A little herbal medicine history, starting with Hippocrates. |
| August | NO MEETING |
| 5th September | Herbs for First Aid. Part 1: Cuts, Grazes, Bites and Stings |
| 3rd October | Herbs for First Aid. Part 2: Boils, Bruises and Burns |
| 7th November | Herbs for the Winter. Part 1: Immune Boosting, Immune Supporting Herbs |
| 5th December | Herbs for the Winter. Part 2: Treating Infections with Herbs |