June 24, 12-3:30pm, 20 person capacity
Herbal hydrosols can be used in everyday applications; from holistic skincare, to cleaning, aromatherapy and even cocktail recipes! In this comprehensive course, you will learn: the ancient history of distilling (dated back 6,000 years), what is happening on a molecular level, the sustainability of hydrosols vs essential oils, plant material prep and preferences, the full set up and process of distilling, and more. All Abilities, ages, and experiences welcome.
Alison Howard is the owner of River Roots Apothecary in Maple Falls. She specializes in infusing native medicinal plants into skincare via oil extraction, alcohol extraction and steam distillation.