Skin-Integumentary System - 101

Explore skin conditions from acne to wounds and learn about our plant allies that soothe and deeply nourish the skin, hair and nails. Learn how to use demulcent herbs for irritated or inflamed tissue and discover astringent herbs and their tissue-healing effects. Explore the anatomy and physiology of the skin to gain familiarity with patterns of health and trauma. Understand how herbal remedies support acute traumatic conditions both externally and internally, like cuts, bruises, scrapes, infections, burns, inflammation, sprains, strains, fractures, breaks and more. Sample and create herbal remedies to take home.

Price: $63, $58 member

Instructor: Amberle Suski

Amberle Suski has worked as a holistic health practitioner and plant fanatic in the Denver community since 2011. She is a Colorado Master Gardener and has trained extensively in herbalism, permaculture design, organic low-till farming, reflexology, reiki and wellness coaching. Amberle is motivated by connecting with and supporting people in ways that enable them to care for themselves mindfully, skillfully and confidently, others and their environment. She believes that people flourish as they take ownership of their health and quality of life by connecting dynamically with nature. She can usually be found farming, gardening, dancing, exploring, creating and nurturing relationships of all kinds. Borage and Berry Apothecary is Amberle's ongoing passion project, offering unique herbal remedies, educational opportunities and therapeutic gardening consults that are thoughtfully tailored to each person and project.