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Asian American Herbalism - Folk Traditions in Modern-Day Practice with Erin Masako Wilkins, L.Ac.

Asian American herbalism bridges ancient theories and traditions with how Asian herbalism is practiced in modern times. Join Erin Masako Wilkins for a talk on Asian American herbalism and healing practices.

In this class, we will deepen our relationship to the plants by learning the basics of East Asian medical theory (TCM) and how to apply this theory to common and domestically grown herbs. We will personalize the medicine by considering what Qi looks like in your body and talk about specific herbs to improve the health of your own Qi. There will be a guided Qigong meditation and we will discover how this knowledge can be applied to daily life and cultivated in a healing practice.

In this class you will learn:
• What is Asian American herbalism?
• Overview of East Asian energetic theory concepts (qi, blood and damp)
• How to apply these energetics to domestically grown herbs via clinical wisdom.
• The medial attributes of domestically grown Asian herbs, including, chrysanthemum, astragalus, jujube date, mugwort, citrus peel, codonopsis, ginger, and mint.
• Erin’s experience sourcing and working with domestically grown Asian herbs in her clinic and acupuncture practice.

Erin Masako Wilkins is an Asian American herbalist and acupuncturist. Her clinical work is rooted in Eastern energetic theory - tapping into her own ancestral healing traditions to empower others to restore health and prevent illness. She has been a practicing herbalist for over a decade specializing in Asian folk remedies and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is passionate about applying Eastern energetics to domestically grown herbs and herbal medicine.

A seasoned educator, her classes include Asian American herbalism and folk traditions, TCM theory, seasonal wellness, and community care workshops. Erin has a master’s degree from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA. Her book, “Asian American Herbalism: Traditional and Modern Wellness Practices for Everyday Wellness” is set for publication in Fall 2023. To learn more about her work visit Herb Folk Shop.

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