In this class series, we will not only learn how to use common, accessible herbs, spices and ingredients as medicine, but we will also learn how to use each of the five flavors as our guides towards better health and healing. Since ancient times, people all over the world have used food as medicine—something too often forgotten in our industrialized western culture.

Each flavor—spicy (also known as pungent/aromatic), salty, sour, bitter and sweet—is associated with different body systems, seasons and energetics. We will learn how to use herbs and spices that embody these flavors to encourage ongoing health, adjust to the changing seasons, address common ailments and find new uses and histories for the medicinal herbs you may already have waiting in your kitchen. Every class will end by learning a simple but effective recipe that you can make at home.

This series is designed that each class can be taken individually, however each class builds on the last and when taken as a whole creates a wider, holistic view on how to create an abundance of medicine every time you go to the grocery store or cook a meal, as well as how to remain in good heath all throughout the year. Plus, you save over 15% when you sign up for the whole series!

Half off available to BIPOC—simply put in code ‘ BIPOCDISCOUNT ‘ at checkout.

Classes are available in person as well as on zoom. In person classes will take place at Perfect Lovers, 2823 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC, or on Zoom. Each class will take place on the first Sunday of the month from 5:30-8 PM, and each class will be recorded and that recording provided for students. Masks are strongly recommended for in person classes, and may become required for some classes depending on whether or not we can meet outdoors or the number of local COVID cases.

The schedule is as follows:

February 5: Spicy (Recording of live class will be provided within 48 hours of purchase)

March 5: Salty

April 2: Sour

May 7: Bitter

June 4: Sweet

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me at lionstoothherbs@gmail.com. I look forward to being in class with you.