Come on June 22 and 23, 2024,
when many plants reach the peak of their balsamic phase and their full beauty, spreading enchanting fragrances through their blossoms.
You will acquire practical skills to take care of yourself and others in a natural way.
You will learn to value natural resources and live in harmony with the environment.
We will enjoy a sensory experience through direct contact with the plants.
You will take home not only the preparations and remedies made during our time together, but also a rich wealth of new knowledge to apply in your everyday life.
- We will deepen our knowledge of plants: we will focus on some of the most common herbs and explore their active ingredients in greater depth.
- You will actively participate in the harvesting of aromatic herbs according to specific ethical principles and with respect for nature.
- We will learn drying techniques, methods, and tools to best preserve harvested plants so as not to risk yellowing or mold and to preserve their properties.
- We will transform plants into natural remedies such as infused oils, tonics, and wild ferments using a single type of plant according to ancient traditions.
- We will prepare herbal teas and other remedies with the herbs gathered during the course.
- We will make bay-leaf pillows and bundles of other harvested herbs for aromatherapy.
For CSB Members
The course includes
One and a half days of theoretical and practical training- Booklet and certificate of participation
- Remedies prepared during the course
Would you like to become a member and enroll in the course?
The course includes:
- Annual membership card (€15)
- One and a half days of theoretical and practical training
- Booklet and certificate of participation
- Remedies prepared during the course
COURSE LOCATION
Meeting point and arrival: Centro Studi Bhaktivedanta, on Saturday, June 22 from 9:00 a.m., at Via A. Manzoni 9/a, Ponsacco (Pisa).
The instructor who will guide you on this journey into the wonderful world of herbs
Filomena Secondo
Filomena Secondo
Naturopath specialized in Herbal Medicine, Phytotherapy Prevention, Natural Nutrition, Food Intolerances, Herbal Preparations, Fermentation Techniques, Reflexology (both foot and general), Auriculotherapy, various relaxation disciplines, and Reiki treatments. She is a devoted student and practitioner of Bhakti Yoga, constantly enriching her knowledge through advanced courses and seminars.
A meticulous researcher in the study of the gut microbiota and probiotic nutrition, she actively participates in training programs to deepen her expertise in this evolving health approach. An explorer of wild herbs for foraging and everyday use, she is involved in the Casa delle Erbe project — a network of herbal gatherers active throughout Italy and now expanding across Europe.
She also collaborates as a lecturer at the Framens Naturopathy School in Rome and writes articles for the school’s online magazine. Filomena leads various workshops, including fermentation techniques, identification and harvesting of wild plants, herbal transformations, and natural cosmetics.
