Tasting Herbs Workshop Sydney

Learn how the taste of herbs can relate to their therapeutic actions, constituents, tissue states and energetics. .

The taste of a herb contributes to our understanding of its properties as well as assisting us to distinguish it from other similar plants. A plant’s taste may also initiate certain physiological responses within the body. When we taste a herb, especially as an infusion, decoction or ethanolic fluid extract, other qualities can provide information about that herb’s nature (e.g. mouthfeel, sensation, texture). It’s also possible to correlate appropriate herbs, via their taste and mouthfeel, to patterns of imbalance within an individual.

This workshop will help you to differentiate the prominent tastes of herbs and enhance your understanding of herbs covered in your course so far.

About the presenter

Robert Provino is a Lecturer in the Naturopathic Medicine Department and has been with Endeavour College for more than 5 years. Prior to joining Endeavour, Robert was in clinical practice with a particular interest in using complementary medicine for multiple sclerosis support, and for stress, anxiety and fatigue. Robert originally trained as an accountant but decided to change career more than 20 years ago so that he can pursue his true purpose in life. He holds Bachelor degrees in Business and Herbal Medicine, a Master of Health Science as well as a Diploma of Nutrition. Herbal medicine is something that Robert is most passionate about, and he loves sharing his knowledge and experiences in this area.

This event is suitable for students who have completed WHMF121, WHMF112 & WHMF212