Week Four

Foxglove, Monkshood, & The Implication of Historical Witches Flying Ointments

Did you know that the image of witches flying on broomsticks is said to come from a psychedelic folk practice from the middle ages? Unfortunately, we have lost all documentation from the folk herbalists using this type of revelatory medicine during that time period. In this week’s class we will talk about the possibility of rediscovering this ancient practice - free from false dogma!

We will also discuss the lore surrounding foxglove and monkshood - two very deadly ornamental plants with long histories of both injurious and life-saving use.

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