Description
7Song’s Materia Medica Series is a comprehensive class led by herbalist 7Song, which draws from his clinical practice. Over the course of four classes (plus an extra BONUS CLASS), this series will focus on the herbal medicines he commonly employs at the Ithaca Free Clinic. The series delves into various health conditions seen in the clinic, including mental health, digestive disturbances, gynecological issues, Lyme disease, undiagnosed conditions, pain management, arthritis, allergies, cardiovascular health, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and respiratory ailments.
During these 4+ classes, 7Song will cover a range of 25-30 medicinal plants. Through case studies and examples, he will share how he incorporates these herbs into his clinical practice. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on ethical wildcrafting, herbal preparation methods, and applications of these plants. Some of the herbs covered include Anemone, Lobelia, Berberis species, Echinacea, Damiana, Kava, Prickly Ash, Elecampane, and Chamomile. This will be a practical class stemming from 7Song’s clinical experience. Additionally, it highlights the importance of community-centered herbal health care by highlighting the work done in free clinics.
Instructor Bio:
7Song is a clinical herbalist, teacher, and naturalist based in Ithaca, NY. He is the director and primary instructor at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, which he began in 1992. In addition to his teaching, he practices as a clinical herbalist at the Ithaca Free Clinic, where he focuses on providing free healthcare services to those in need.
7Song’s experience includes gathering and preparing plants, clinical herbalism, wilderness and street first aid, teaching, and plant identification. He began his studies in 1981 and has maintained a deep appreciation of plants. One of his primary goals is to make herbalism accessible and available to the broader community. He also hopes to help bridge the divide between conventional and herbal health care. Through his work and teachings, 7Song hopes to help individuals integrate herbal medicine into their lives.