====== FAT HERBALISM ======
[[:fatherbalism|Current Students: View Class Content Here!]]
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===== Basic Details:=====
**Live Session February 14th 2026 from 4:00-5:30PM EST**
Recording will be available on this site along with slides, quick reference notes, and additional resources!
==== About The Course: ====
Have you ever wondered why some medications are dosed based on a person's weight, but others aren't? Have you ever been confused when thin and average sized friends report intense effects from herbal preparations that do almost nothing for you? It's NOT as simple as 'bigger body = higher doses." Let's get into it!!

This 90 minute workshop explores weight as a constitutional factor that can impact the efficacy and experience of using plant medicines. Based on lived experience, Traditional Southern Folk Herbalism, and western scientific anatomy and physiology. 

Because this is a politicized topic, we'll also spend some time discussing fatphobia in the wellness industry and underrepresentation of fat people in radical herbal spaces.
==== Prerequisites: ====
Open to all; however, it is assumed that students have a basic understanding of herbal medicine making and biochemical herbal dosing (i.e. herbs that are intended to have a physical affect on the body via chemical action, as opposed to spiritual or energetic dosing).
==== Cost: ====
The suggested donation is $20-$40. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 
You can donate via [[https://ko-fi.com/herbalistatlarge|ko-fi]] (accepts paypal & bank cards). Cashapp available upon request. 
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===== Signing Up: =====
[[https://ko-fi.com/herbalistatlarge/shop/workshops|Sign up for Winter 2026 classes here!]]