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annie prince aromatherapy warkworth auckland new zealand

THE KITCHEN PHARMACY CLASS
Grassroots Medicine: Hydrosols and the Alchemy of Distillation

Alchemy has been described as "...a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation or combination” Oxford Dictionary

CLASS CONTENTS / WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • The place of Hydrosols in Aromatherapy

  • What are they?

  • How are they produced?

  • How do we use them / store them?

  • In depth look at the attributes of 14 common Hydrosols

  • Comprehensive notes/references

  • Sample to take home

 

PRACTICAL

  • ​A steam / hydro distillation demonstration of a seasonal plant from my garden, using a 2.5L still, perfect for home use

  • Cleaning and maintenance of the alembic​

 

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?

  • Anyone with a love of nature and an interest in the medicinal, cosmetic and nutritional value of plants

  • Those with a particular interest in distilling for Hydrosols

  • No previous experience is necessary

 

DURATION & COST:

  • 9:30am to 1pm

  • Beverages / Gluten-free morning tea provided

  • $125.00

 

BOOKING:

  • Places limited to 6 participants

  • Payment required at time of booking

  • Time and date by arrangement

  • All materials provided

  • Due to limited places a cancellation fee of 25% applies

 

VENUE:

115 Hawkens Road, Makarau, Warkworth, 0981

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Research

Jeanne Rose

Hydrosols, or plant distillates, are the exciting new branch of Aromatherapy for the 21st century”
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