Length

1 hour 35 minutes

Class Description

Explore herbs for mast cells related health issues in this hands-on class focused on herbal support for allergic responses. We’ll break down the differences between allergies, histamine intolerance, and mast cell activation, giving you tools to assess and address these conditions effectively. Through herb tastings and discussion, you will: Learn which herbs support histamine balance and immune function, gain strategies for working with allergic responses and histamine-related conditions, develop skills to assess symptoms and choose the right herbal approach. And, who knows—there just might be a piñata! Come prepared to taste, learn, and have a little fun.

About the Teacher

Mel Kasting is a clinical herbalist and educator. As Clinical Director and Free Clinic Manager at the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, she helps clients to get the support they need while guiding students through the rigorous process of preparing for and participating in active clinicals. Through her business, Forest Edge Herbals, she provides mentorship and training in clinical skills and relational health for both emerging and experienced practitioners, helping folks understand how social context, lived experience, and personal biases shape both their own work and their clients' healing processes.