Judging from the turnout at the herb workshop, one of the highest recorded at an HCFA workshop, there are quite a few people looking for an alternative option to the pharmaceutical monopoly. They weren’t disappointed. Debbie Syrett, a qualified and practicising medicinal herbalist, delivered a very informative workshop on herbs and their medicinal uses.

 

It started with a walk round the herb garden – stopping at each plant (thyme, mint, borage, sage, marigold, fennel) to discuss their health benefits. After which Debbie gave a demonstration of the methods used to prepare herbs, in particular, herbal teas and tinctures.

 

Besides a greater awareness of herbs and their uses there was one resounding message taken away from the workshop – not only are herbal remedies at least as effective at both preventing and curing ailments but they empower people to become pharmaceutically independent. The knowledge Debbie imparted was a real eye opener – thank you.