Crafty Mondays - How to Make Balms
Mon, 03 Aug
|Te Pokapu Tiaki Taiao O Te Tai Tokerau T
Making Herbal remedies in your own kitchen, tips, hints and advice on how to navigate Creams and Balms from ‘1st thought’ to finished product.


Time & Location
03 Aug 2020, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Te Pokapu Tiaki Taiao O Te Tai Tokerau T, 42 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, New Zealand
Guests
About the event
I am Degree qualified Medical Herbalist who has had a interest in herbal medicine for over 40 years, I have been a practicing herbalist for over 30 years and after 7 years of study I gained a BSc honors degree in 2010. The topic for the 3rd will be making Herbal remedies in your own kitchen, tips, hints and advice on how to navigate Creams and Balms from ‘1st thought’ to finished product. I will talk about how to formulate products, and also discuss the use of emulsifiers and preservatives I have made all the mistakes that can be made and have collected some fabulous tips and resources and I would love to share my knowledge and experiences and advice on Creams, Balms and Lotion making to making syrups and Herbal Tea blending and troubleshooting when things go wrong. Donna Tyler BSc (Hons) Medical Herbalist
This is a theoretical workshop that will teach you how to make balms in your kitchen at home.