Introduction To Herbalism & Medicine-Making

INTRODUCTION TO HERBALISM & MEDICINE-MAKING At The Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm In this practical and fun class, participants will learn how to source, make, and use a wide range of herbal medicines. We’ll build your home apothecary by making tinctures, syrups, oils, salves, lotions, pastilles and much more. We’ll introduce herbal actions such as Adaptogens, Calmatives/Sedatives, Immunostimulants, tonics and Harmonizers

Hoshigaki - Dried Persimmons

Hoshigaki

We are almost sold out of Hoshigaki for 2025. Please place your pre-order now for 2026.

A rarity known as “the Kobe beef of fruit,” these delicacies are grown and processed in Santa Cruz County. After carefully harvesting, peeling, and hanging them, they air dry for a month or more, and receive a hand massage every few days to bring out their sugars.

Each box contains 1 lb of hoshigaki, which is 8-13 fruits depending upon their weight. The 1/2 lb bags typically have 4-6 fruits.

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