September 2017
Herbal Mixology Fall 2017
With Glen Nagel ND, herbal mixologist Back by popular demand! A three-part series focusing on blending botanicals into tasty tonics. Register on this page for the series, or follow links to register for classes a la carte. Blending the ancient world of botanical medicine with that of the modern bar mixologist, this class develops a flavorful and healing balance between the nasty tasting tinctures of the past and cocktails loaded with sugar at your local bar. All sessions include lectures, and…
Find out more »Herbal Root Beers
Thursday, September 28, 2017 | 6 – 9 p.m. NUNM Academic Building, 049 SW Porter. Map & Directions Class one of a three-session series focusing on blending botanicals into tasty tonics. The original root beers were more than just tasty beverages, they were delivery systems for powerful herbs that support digestion and general health. This class reviews the history and medicinal uses of root beers, and we'll make our own non-alcoholic brews using updated recipes. 3.0 hours of general CEUs approved by…
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Bitters, Digestives and Aperitifs
Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 6 – 9 p.m. NUNM Academic Building, 049 SW Porter. Map & Directions Class two of a three-session series focusing on blending botanicals into tasty tonics. Bitter herbs have a long history of being used as a stimulating digestive aid. In this class we will focus on the rebirth of bitters, and work to create several delicious modern bitters. 3.0 hours of general CEUs approved by OBNM. About the presenter Glen Nagel ND, RH (AHG) Dr. Glen…
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Hot Toddies, Mulled Wines and Heated Herbal Spirits
Thursday, November 16, 2017 | 6 – 9 p.m. NUNM Academic Building, 049 SW Porter. Map & Directions Class three of a three-session series focusing on blending botanicals into tasty tonics. Many traditions hold that a little nip helps fight off whatever ails you. This class will cover tasty ways to enhance that prescription. We will make hot toddies and mull herbs in wine and cider, adding medicinal herbs to tea and spirits for classic winter wellness drinks. 3.0 general CEUs approved…
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HOME: Hands-On Fire Cider
Craft your own personal Fire Cider formulation to support winter wellness in this Hands-On Medicine Evening (HOME).
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HOME: Crafting an Herbal Smoking Mixture
Monday, March 12, 2018 | 6 – 8 p.m. NUNM Academic Building, 049 SW Porter. Map & Directions While smoking is generally discouraged for health, herbal smoking mixtures can be useful tools in a number of clinical applications. They can help people reduce or eliminate tobacco and Cannabis use, and are even used successfully as an adjunctive treatment for narcotics recovery. In this class, herbalist Nome McBride will explore the many herbs we use to make a smoking formula both for…
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2018 Traditional Roots Conference student scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we have 19 scholarships for current NUNM students available for this year's Traditional Roots Herbal Conference. Winners receive free tuition for the event on May 18-20, 2018. To apply, please sign up for the free ticket below. You'll be prompted to list your NUNM program(s), anticipated graduation year and two sentences explaining why you'd like to attend the conference this year. You must use your NUNM student email at checkout. The application deadline…
Find out more »May 2018
2018 Traditional Roots Registration
May 18–20, 2018 | NUNM, 049 SW Porter, Portland Our fifth annual Traditional Roots Herbal Conference draws on clinical tradition and modern scientific research to offer the best of both worlds. Enrich your knowledge of materia medica, both for general conditions and as applied to clinical cases. We’ll have sessions covering bioregional herbalism, organoleptics, medicine making, medicinal gardening, clinical case reviews and field applications. We welcome community herbalists, clinicians of all stripes and newcomers who use, or want to use,…
Find out more »October 2018
Intro to Flower Essence Therapy
October 1, 2018 | 6 – 9 p.m. NUNM Academic Building, 049 SW Porter. Map & Directions Join the Traditional Roots Institute and Dr. Orna Izakson for an evening introducing the use of flower essences in clinical practice. We will discuss the philosophy and history behind this important herbal modality, preparations and dosing, and specific indications for commonly used remedies. The class includes case studies drawn from Dr. Izakson's clinical practice. Students will pair up to practice case taking and will…
Find out more »HOME: Making an Elderberry Elixir
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. October 22, 2018 | 6 – 8 p.m. NUNM Academic Building, 049 SW Porter. Map & Directions Get a jump on flu season with this hands-on medicine evening making delicious and effective elderberry elixirs. Herbalist Alexis Durham will review the antiviral effects of Sambucus species (elderberry), describe other herbs and spices that enhance this effect and then lead us through making an elixir of our own. Participants will leave with their own jar at the end…
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