Herb Walk with The Medicine Garden, Friday, May 31st, 10am

We're very happy to be welcoming Sarah Atkinson back to Shed One Distillery!

She took us on our first Herb Walk around Ulverston, helping us to identify botanicals which then led to the creation of "Ulverston Gin". Since then, we have continued to forage and experiment.

Sarah will be taking you on a Herb Walk along Ulverston Canal and ending up at Shed One for a "Herbal Debrief" accompanied by scones and a tipple!

About Sarah Atkinson:

I’ve been a practicing medical herbalist for over thirty years. The idea for the Medicine Garden has gradually germinated over this time.

During the process I’ve found that the emphasis of my consultation has changed, from focusing totally on the herbs to looking very much at what people eat and drink. This, combined with listening to peoples life stories has made my approach to dis-ease much more holistic, which benefits my patients by giving them more control over their health.

I qualified as a medical herbalist 30 years ago after completing a 4 year full time herbal course at the School of Phytotherapy. My training explored the mind /body connection – how we feel emotionally is often reflected in our health. The herbs I use are whole plant extracts usually in alcohol but if this isn’t appropriate I use teas or creams as well.

The Herbalist’s Approach

Medical Herbalists are trained in the same diagnostic skills as orthodox doctors but take a more holistic approach to illness. The underlying cause of the problem is sought and, once identified; it is this which is treated, rather than the symptoms alone. Herbalists use their remedies to restore the balance of the body thus enabling it to mobilise its own healing powers.