2026 lindera: an online herbal intensive
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2026 Lindera Online Information

Welcome to 2026 lindera Online!
May 23, 2026 Zoom Meeting Link Coming Soon!
lindera online 2026 Modules & Zoom Dates
lindera online 2026 discussion group
How to Use Zoom
Supportive PDF's to download (aka written handouts)

Overview of Foundational Herbcraft with jim mcdonald
Foundational Herbcraft... Actions & Energetics in Western Herbalism
Foundational Primary Secondary Actions Chart
Hot & Cold Chart
Energetics Chart With Actions
Making Herbal Medicines
Gathering Herbs
Content is released as the course progresses. See the section called "lindera online 2026 Modules & Zoom Dates"
Zoom Meeting Recordings

Zoom April 25, 2026: Part 1
Zoom April 25, 2026: Part 2
Zoom April 25, 2026 NOTES
Energetics

Introduction: Energetic Beginnings
Part 1: Roots of Wellness
Part 2: Energetic Hot & Cold
Part 3: Energetic Dry & Damp
Part 4: Energetic Tense & Lax
Herbal Actions

Introduction: Herbal Actions
Foundational Actions 1: Aromatics
Foundational Actions 2: Astringents
Foundational Actions 3: Demulcents
Foundational Actions 4: Relaxants
Foundational Actions 5: Stimulants
Foundational Actions 6: Bitters
Primary Actions

Overview
Agogue?
Primary Actions 1: Alteratives as "Tonics"
Primary Actions 2: Adaptogens as "Tonics"
Primary Actions 3: Trophorestoratives as "Tonics"
Primary Actions 4: Diuretics
Primary Actions 5: Diaphoretics
Primary Actions 6: Expectorants
Primary Actions 7: Lymphatics
Primary Actions 8: Nervines
Secondary Actions

Secondary Actions 1: Anti-inflammatories
Secondary Actions 2: Antimicrobials
Secondary Actions 3: Conclusion
Harvesting Practices

The First Two Rules
Tools of the Trade
Vernal Virtues: Volume I

Nettles: Urtica dioica
Violet: various Viola species
Pedicularis: Pedicularis canadensis.
Water Hemlock: Cicuta maculata
Skunk Cabbage: Symplocarpus foetidus
Jewelweed Walk: Impatiens capensis
Strawberry: Fragaria species
Poison Ivy: Toxicodendron radicans
Cleavers: Galium aparine
Prickly Ash: Zanthoxylum americanum
Ground Ivy : Glechoma hederacea
Dandelion: Taraxacum officinale

Harvesting Practices

2 Lessons