Herbal First Aid – Comfrey
Comfrey Salve
Comfrey is January’s healing plant to explore and adore. Comfrey leaves and roots have numerous, diverse uses. We will explore comfrey as a tea for houseplants, mulch, and as medicine. Herbal lore recognizes comfrey as knitbone or boneset. Some uses are for bruises, broken bones, gum disease, joint pain,etc. We will be creating a comfrey salve together. It is my go to for bruises, muscle soreness, general stiffness, and always has a place in the diy homemade first aid kit.
8-88 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Instructor Bio
Brianna McMillan
brianna@academyattheparc.com
Brianna McMillan is a compassionate and organized Administrative Assistant who has served in education for over four years. With a psychology degree focused on counseling and certification as a mental health coach, she is passionate about supporting the emotional and academic well-being of students and families. As a devoted mother with a deep heart for her community, Brianna strives each day to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Outside of her work, she enjoys traveling with her husband as they support his tournament fishing.
The Academy at the Parc is a place that educates and nurtures the whole child. The children are happy to be there. They’re learning not only through academics but through movement, nature, arts, real life hands in the dirt learning, and play. This is the kind of learning that is both the education of the future and the golden days of the past. The teachers and staff have a deep caring for these children and it shows in the nurturing teaching style. This education is going to prepare them for real life learning and thinking that will place them above and beyond in higher education, the work force, and life in general. Grateful to be a part of this beautiful school amongst the trees!