‘Past and Present of Herbal Medicine’ Jan. 16

Local Sue Kusch will present “The Past and Future of Herbal Medicine” at the Hood River Library on Saturday, Jan. 16 beginning at 2 p.m. Kusch’s presentation and slideshow will review the basics of plant-medicine, its historic and present applications, and the holistic approach herbal medicine brings to health and wellness. The presentation ends with a snapshot of eight plants commonly used in herbal remedies.

Kusch has been exploring the world of plants for several decades and settled in the Gorge in 2010. Kusch tends to herb and vegetable gardens in Snowden, owns The Withered Herb, and teaches classes and workshops on all things herbs.