Instructor: Sam Coffman
June 17, 2016|6-8 p.m.
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Members $20|Non-members $25

Sam Coffman, a former Green Beret Medic with over 25 years experience using medicinal plants will be discussing highlights of his book, The Herbal Medic.

Presentation will cover examples of practical herbal medicine and field first aid from the kitchen to key features in planning and facilitating a post-disaster, herbal clinic in your neighborhood or even in the middle of a remote area.

Discussion will focus on the following scenarios with Q & A to follow presentation:
•    Stories as a “Street Medic” and helping others in post-disaster situations or protests
•    Post-disaster or remote childbirth
•    Dealing with venomous snakebites when there is no higher medical care available
•    Treatment formulas and protocols for chronic health issues.
•    Setting up a remote clinic and practical street first aid
•    Introduction into post-disaster alcohol distillation

Disclaimer: We appreciate your interest in Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ classes for adults and children. Some of our classes may cover the edible, medicinal, cosmetic and aromatic uses of plants. The information presented in our classes, whether delivered by Gardens’ staff, volunteers or instructors, is derived from numerous sources which include folklore as well as more authoritative sources. This information is intended solely for educational purposes. We believe this information to be accurate, interesting and useful within an educational context, but any information we may provide about the various uses of plants is not intended to advocate any specific use. Due to the very personal nature of individual chemical tolerances, allergies and other possible negative reactions, you accept full responsibility for any use you may choose to undertake of the plants covered in our classes.

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