Though we are closed at Punta Mona, the Herbalists we’ve partnered with for so many years continue their incredible work in the world. If you’re looking to get into Herbalism please check out these bad-ass witches. We can’t speak highly enough about their knowledge, facilitation skills, and passion that they bring to every course they offer.
Ecoversity is now offering a 6-month online Herbalism course with over 20 incredible teachers!
Check it out here and use the code “PUNTAMONA” to receive 5% off.
If you’re in the Caribbean area, please check out Ancel at Talamanca Chocolate. She is an incredible soul that is homesteading and practicing Herbalism in a profound way. She has workshops on chocolate making, fermentation, and homesteading. She’s just a couple minutes outside of downtown Puerto Viejo.
Herbalism teaches us the interconnected relationships between the plants, the people, the land, the waters and all her children. It is critical to get out in nature to observe and practice with the plants every day. Learn from those who came before, learn from those who live with the soil, learn from your own experience and be a part of a well and just future where all beings are valued as one.
Herbalism is many many things - it encompasses topics such as botany, ethnobotany, pharmacology, phytochemistry, biology, ecology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, permaculture, farming, gardening, conservation, restoration, activism, alchemy, history, mythology, allegory, first-aid, culinary arts, community health, counseling, psychiatry, storytelling, witchcraft and more!!
Why herbalism?
Medicines are around us at all times. There is an herb, plant, or fungi for any ailment. In our healing process, we look to our herbal allies to support us and nourish us as foods and medicines for the mind, body, spirit and community. With a deep awareness of the limitations of natural medicine, we teach the importance of balanced, diverse and integrated wellness programs tailored to meet individual needs. Immerse yourself in the vast field of Herbalism, gain confidence in your practice by learning about the plants from the plants and by the people who live with them.
Herbalism at Punta Mona
Here at Punta Mona we speak on behalf of the plants, transmitting their message for the wellbeing of all beings. We know that all life and life systems are deeply interconnected and we believe in the power of the plants and fungi as critical support networks to global healing.
At Punta Mona, we have cataloged over 150 medicinal plants, trees and fungi, that are native, naturalized and exotic parts of our extensive botanical collection. We look forward to teaching onsite Herbalism courses someday in the future.
