Certain nutrients and lifestyle choices are vital in supporting cardiovascular health. Studies also confirm that gentle, local herbs like hawthorn, motherwort and more offer significant benefits to the cardiovascular system. Using science and traditional knowledge, we will discuss how herbs and nutrition affect the cardiovascular system. Learn safe identification and effective use of four cardiovascular tonic herbs. Participants will sample herbal concoctions and take home a handout.

$18. pre-registration required; visit the Hamburg Continuing Ed website to sign up.

Lab fee (optional), payable directly to instructor: $2 for a motherwort seed packet; $4 for a bag of dried hawthorn leaf and flower.