Ethnobotany & Medicinal Use
of Cannabis -
The Healing Effects of CBD, THC and Beyond
6 Live Zoom Sessions
February 10th, March 10th, April 7th, May 5th, June 30th
5 – 7:30 pm on Tuesdays
*** Join live or watch recordings.
Tuition ~ $300 - Payment plan available upon request.
The Ethnobotany & Medicinal Uses of Cannabis:
CBD, THC and Beyond
In this class we will journey into the medicinal uses and ethnobotany of cannabis, exploring practical ways to incorporate this ancient medicinal plant into our apothecaries. We will also explore this plant’s sacred use around the world, and its profound role in herbal medicine through history.
Each class will guide you through the energetic and medicinal properties of cannabis, focusing on CBD, THC, and the many cannabinoids and terpenes that interact with the body and mind. You will learn how these compounds can support balance, ease tension, and awaken vitality, all while understanding how to use them safely and mindfully.
Learn how to use CBD hemp and THC flowers for -
Autism & ADHD
MS & Parkinsons
Infections & Chronic diseases
Cancer Support
Auto-immune Illnesses
Cardiovascular & Blood Pressure Support
Skin & Topical Applications
Mental & Emotional Healing
Nerve or Musculoskeletal Pain
Inflammation
Digestive Support & IBS
Sleep & Relaxation
PTSD & Trauma recovery
Brain & Neural Regeneration
We will delve into the ways cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system, the body’s internal regulator of harmony. You’ll explore non-psychoactive uses for pain relief, inflammation, and nervous system support using tinctures, teas, oils, meditation, and ritual practices… discovering how cannabis can nourish body, mind, and spirit.
You’ll discover the ancient traditions that revered cannabis, from Indigenous ceremonies to Ayurvedic and Chinese healing practices. We will explore how societies have woven this plant into medicine, ritual, and daily life, connecting the wisdom of the past with modern understanding. This class is an invitation to learn more about a plant that has shaped humanity for thousands of years.
This class will give you the tools to make and recommend CBD hemp based teas, oils, salves, tinctures, edibles, and smokes. We will explore the same ways to use TCH cannabis, with recommendation about micro doses to full doses, with safety information. Join us in exploring the healing powers of cannabis as an ancient and valuable medicinal plant.
Course taught by Sage L. Maurer ~ Director of The Gaia School of Healing. All classes recorded for future viewing. Students who cannot attend live can watch recordings on their own time.
