Herbal Medicine for Everyday Living with Dawn Petter
Week of May 3, 2025
Join Herbalist, Dawn Petter for an engaging and creative workshop series on the wonders of plant medicine and its many uses.
The Art of Herbal Medicine: Learn the basics of how herbs can support your health and well-being, in both food and medicinal forms. Herbalism is the oldest form of medicine and every culture has its version, discover how you can incorporate botanical remedies into your daily life using a variety of methods from this traditional approach.
Botanical Support for Digestive Wellness
Good digestion is the foundation of health and herbalists use a range of herbs to offer support. If you are curious to learn how to calm inflammation, release tension, move stagnant energy, and heal the gut, then taking a look at what and how we eat is key. We’ll discuss the importance of bitters, aromatics and prebiotic herbs and delicious ways to use them.
Herbs and Foods for Brain Health
This thought-provoking class will introduce you to the herbs and foods that have traditionally been used to stimulate circulation to the brain, helping to clear mental fog, improve memory and cut down on inflammation. Learn delicious ways to incorporate these healing herbs into your daily routine enhancing your overall wellness and reducing the effects of cognitive decline.
Herbs For Stress Relief & Sleep. Life’s challenges can leave us with frazzled nerves and sleepless nights. Herbal medicine and nourishing foods can support the body to remain calm and centered during the day, and, if necessary, offer sleep support at night. This class is filled with delicious ways to use botanical medicine to bring the body into balance, reconnect with our inner joy, and let go of tension to receive the nourishment of deep rest.
Dawn Petter is a clinical herbalist and flower essence practitioner based in New York City. She is a graduate of Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism and is trained as a flower essence practitioner with Delta Gardens and Findhorn Essences. Dawn offers in depth health consults and custom formulated remedies to her clients. She teaches classes and retreats at corporations and institutions including, the NY, Brooklyn and Chicago Botanic Gardens, to name a few. Her classes are imaginative, accessible, and encourage students to use herbal medicine in everyday life. Dawn is the owner of Petalune Herbals which specializes in wild and organic herbal skincare. Visit www.petaluneherbals.com to learn more about her offerings, and follow her on social media @petaluneherbals.