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Imagine feeling confident reaching for the plants around you ~ knowing how to ease a cold, calm a cough, soothe aches & pains, regulate menstrual issues, calm digestion, or simply support your health.

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Led by Medical Herbalist & Nutritionist, Laura Uphill (Dip.CH, MURHP, GQA). With over 25 years of teaching & clinical experience in Classical Chinese Medicine, Laura has worked in Germany & the UK sharing knowledge in a variety of topics related to natural health. 

 

Gwen’s Garden experiences empower you to bring natural, effective medicine into daily life.

 

What you can gain by coming to an experience:

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  • Learn to identify and use local medicinal plants with confidence.

  • Understand how food and herbs help improve digestion, immunity, and manage common health issues.

  • Get hands-on experience with traditional diagnostic tools like tongue and pulse reading.

  • Practice exercises like Qigong to boost your overall health.

  • Make your own herbal preparations safely and easily.

  • Feel confident using herbal medicine for yourself and your family.

  • Join a friendly community and get support from an experienced herbalist.​​

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Example Topics: for Talks & Bespoke Events:

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  • European & Chinese Medicinal Plants & their Uses

  • Hedgerow Medicines for the Family

  • Digestion ~ Seasonal Eating & it's Health Benefits

  • Classical Chinese Face Reading

  • Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis

  • Chronic Disease & Preserving Health with Food & Herbs

  • Healthy Gut & Regulating Digestive Issues with Food &Herbs

  • Qigong - Exercises for strength, balance & breath

  • Herbal Preparations ~ Medicinal strength teas, decoctions, tinctures, oils, salves, creams, poultices, liniments

 

 

Upcoming Events

  • Herbal First Aid at Home & in the Field
    Herbal First Aid at Home & in the Field
    Herbal First Aid at Home & in the Field
    Sat 18 Apr
    Goodwood
    Herbal First Aid: Nature’s Remedies at Your Fingertips Learn how to use herbs for everyday bumps, scrapes, burns, and minor ailments. Hands-on, practical, and empowering ~ discover the herbal tools that belong in every home
  • Chinese Herbal Tonics for Strength
    Chinese Herbal Tonics for Strength
    Chinese Herbal Tonics for Strength
    Sat 30 May
    Goodwood
    Build Strength Naturally with Chinese Herbal Tonics Discover the power of classical Chinese herbs to nourish, restore, and strengthen your body. Hands-on, practical, and grounded in tradition ~ learn how to use tonics that support energy, resilience, and overall vitality.
  • Balancing Digestion: Classical Chinese Medicine in Practice
    Balancing Digestion: Classical Chinese Medicine in Practice
    Balancing Digestion: Classical Chinese Medicine in Practice
    Sat 05 Sept
    Goodwood
    Unlock the Secrets of Your Middle Burner & discover how Classical Chinese Medicine views the digestive system and learn how to achieve digestive harmony with foods & herbs.

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