Adaptogens: THE WHAT, WHY & HOW

Discover (or rediscover) the fascinating world of adaptogenic herbs and their medicinal properties. The presentation will begin with an overview of what they are, why they are beneficial, with some ideas (and recipes) of tasty ways to use them as part of your daily routine. As time allows, we will then focus on those that can be grown in Minnesota, with tips on growing and making remedies with them.

LuAnn Raadt was raised on a farm in southern Minnesota and grew up with a love of plants and growing things. She now happily gathers many of the “weeds” her family once tried to eradicate, and uses them in remedies for common physical ailments and imbalances. Trained under Lise Wolff and other local herbalists, this farmer’s daughter enjoys growing a wide variety medicinal herbs that are not readily available or are considered at-risk in the wild. She is also passionate about introducing others to the fascinating world of herbal remedies and teas and teaching them how to make and use remedies for themselves.