Talks & Guest Speaking
Ruth Weaver regularly hosts Herbal Medicine talks at a variety of stunning Cornish venues throughout the year, often making appearances across the UK too. Ruth’s ‘Introduction to Herbal Medicine’ talk is popular for both beginners to the subject and those already with an interest in medical sciences or holistic health. Other talks include ‘Natural Medicine for Infants and Children’, ‘Herbal First Aid’ and more.
Introduction to Herbal Medicine
In this talk Ruth will introduce you to the practice and profession of herbal medicine. We will explore how it works, the science, the energetics, research methods used for plant medicine, how herbalists train, what can herbalists treat and how can we use herbs to support our health at home.
Herbal First Aid
Herbs can be incredible allies for treating simple and non serious first aid conditions. Ruth has worked in a front line setting providing herbal and orthodox first aid at large events across the UK. Join Ruth to learn some attainable herbs to fill your natural first aid cupboard for a wide range of first aid applications.
Natural Medicine for infants
and children
Learn how to support your families health at home using herbs. Simple common childhood illnesses are over prescribed with antibiotics or pain relief where there are safe, effective and natural options available.
Herbs can be used to relieve symptoms as well as to speed up the healing process for a wide range of simple illnesses such as; the common cold, flu/ fever, conjunctivitis, ear infections and other first aid conditions.
Guest Speaking
Ruth has been a guest speaker for audiences between 10- 100+ at a variety of events across the UK, including Wilderness Gathering, Port Eliot Literary Festival, Green Gathering and Medicine Festival, delivering talks on herbal medicine and holistic health alongside other experts in the field of health and wellbeing. Ruth also regularly delivers plant teachings at wellness retreats in Cornwall and beyond.
