Darryl Patton demonstrates how to make a healing salve from ingredients gathered on site.

Clayton College of Natural Health’s Traveling Classroom: The Herbal Mountain Medicine Appalachian Tour

10.26.05, Alabama—Clayton College of Natural Health believes in going the distance for its students.

For five days in late September-early October 2005, 30 people ranging in ages from 22 to 74 and hailing from California to New Jersey, from Canada to Denmark—and everywhere in between—gathered in a traveling classroom to explore the blend of healing cultures unique to the Appalachian region of the country. Participants enjoyed the hands-on study of medicinal plants and herbal healing traditions in the historical Chattanooga, Tennessee area
with CCNH Director of Herbal Studies Phyllis D. Light, Herbalist, AHG and Adjunct Faculty Darryl Patton, ND, Herbalist.

The group traveled back in time with Darryl Patton, studying medicinal plants of the
Civil War at Chickamauga Battlefield. He also guided the group in the art of making soaps and salves as our ancestors did over a hundred years ago. Darryl is the author of Mountain Medicine: The Herbal Remedies of Tommie Bass. Visit www.stalkingthewild.com to learn more about Darryl Patton.

Students and fellow travelers experienced a “Taste for Herbs” and “Herbs for Women” in interactive presentations where they sampled herbal teas while learning their healing properties with Phyllis. Phyllis is the author of the upcoming book The Principles and Practice of Appalachian Medicine. Visit www.phyllisdlight.com to learn more about Phyllis D. Light.

Ruben Sioxson, a BS in Holistic Nutrition student had the following to say about the traveling classroom: “Being around this wonderful group who carry a great amount of energy and meeting the beautiful staff of CCNH finally in person was a highlight. They were very hospitable, informative and fulfilling. I’ve learned a great deal and extended my family here on this great earth.”

Events like the Educational Travel series, trade show Education Days with leaders in natural health and the annual health conference are just some of the opportunities CCNH offers to shorten the distance in distance education.

Company: Clayton College of Natural Health
Contact: Tara Brown
Phone: 877.782.8236
Web site: www.ccnh.edu
E-mail: communications@ccnh.edu

About CCNH: In 2005 Clayton College of Natural Health celebrates its 25th anniversary in educating the leaders of natural health. CCNH teaches students how to be healthy so they can teach others. For more information, visit www.ccnh.edu.

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