Learn about the medicinal benefits, identification and folklore that surrounds the Hawthorn tree. This thorny Guardian is a heart health hero with a sweetness that tastes like an autumn day. Using folk herbalism practices, we will process this powerful cardioprotective into a ruby medicinal syrup that provides support for long-lasting heart health.
All honey made at the workshop will be donated to the Philly Herb Hub - a free community apothecary, currently available to Black folks in Philly. Through a growing mutual aid network of local growers, medicine makers, and herb enthusiasts, Philly Herb Hub is able to provide herbs and workshops free of charge.
Yaya Vallis (they/them) is a Philly Herb Hub herbalist and educator who is committed to building and imagining a future that centers food/medicine sovereignty, autonomous self-liberation, and deep ancestral healing. They are a generational herbalist who specializes in medicinal honey and skincare.
Agenda:
Pick Berries: Pick and rinse berries
Decoct Berries: Simmer Berries in water for 30 mins.
Sieve Berries: Wearing gloves, volunteers will hand puree—mush the berries gently through the sieves. This is a time consuming process as you do not want to break the seeds.
Combine with Honey: 1 part honey to 4 parts berry purée
If time allows
Bottle Honey: Pour into jars
Label Bottles: Sticker honey with dosage info
*Volunteers can start at any of the different stages. Yaya will prep one batch of berries in advance at the various stages.
FNC Learning Farm @ 8th & Poplar
811 Poplar St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
United States
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