
Meet Swanie Simon, one of Europe's most popular and and experienced teachers of animal herbalism.
Take a virtual herb walk with animal herbalist Swanie Simon and her dogs.
We will encounter 22 medicinal plants, 5 of which will be discussed at length in this course.
Learn what food and herbal energetics are, how to use them for more effective herbal treatments.
Learn what to consider when selecting herbs for your dog or cat.
Learn what the taste of a food or herb tells us about their use and action.
Find out what tropism means and why it's important to know this.
Learn how processing (cooking) affects the energetics of food and herbs.
Learn in depth about using Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) for your dog and cat.
I've added a little recipe for your pleasure.
Learn in depth about using Burdock (Arctium lappa) for your dog and cat.
Learn in depth about using Cleavers (Galium aparine) for your dog and cat.
Learn in depth about using Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) for your dog and cat.
Learn in depth about using Nettle (Urtica dioica) for your dog and cat.
Learn how nettle seeds can offer help with kidney disease.
I'm so glad you've decided to join me for an Herbal Dog Walk!
You might be surprised how many useful herbs you unwittingly walk past every day that could help support your pet’s health. Herbs aren’t necessarily something that you need to go out and buy, you can collect quite a few while simply walking your dog. Some common herbs growing near you are suitable as regular additions to your pet’s food, so why not make use of these wonderful green helpers to improve your dog or cat’s health?
In this informative course, we'll virtually take an herb walk together with some of my dogs and I'll show you many plants that you might encounter on your dog walks.
Get in depth information on how to safely use five common herbs to benefit your pet's health.
I'll share tips on harvesting, preparing, as well as proper dosages for adding these herbs to your pet's meals.
Learn what herbal energetics are and what the tastes of herbs tell us about their possible benefits.
The course materials include:
Over 2.5 hours hours of in-depth video presentations
Downloadable course notes
Articles
Recipes
A glossary of terms used in class
Complete the course at your own pace – and be ready to do your own herb collecting this Spring and Summer!
You can learn to help your pet with simple remedies found in nature!
I'm looking forward to taking an herbal dog walk with you.