School of Haitian Folk Medicine and Herbalism
Fèy Ginen
Dive deep into the heart of Haitian cultural medicine with a journey through the rich tapestry of traditional herbal medicine and plant spirits.
We give birth and bloom to our School of Haitian Folk Medicine and Herbalism”Fey Ginen” acting as both a school and Poto Mitan for the TWO HEADED DOCTOR. Fey Ginen acts as your spiritual center, a safe and sacred space for your sprits to descend and be in communion with us.
This act Providing integrative Afro-Indigenous Medicine & Wellness,Haitian Folk Medicine, Caribbean Bush Medicine, Vodou Ritual and Ceremony, Integrative ATR Ritual and Practice, Gullah Gechee centered Herbalism Healing Centered Wisdom Sharing, Ancestor Reverence and Rootwork to heal + build community
This course immerses you in an exploration of the powerful connections between nature and spirituality, honing in on the historical significance of plants in Haiti's Vodou practices. You'll uncover the secrets of "Fèy Ginen", the sacred leaves, and their critical role in healing, rituals, and daily life. Not only will you learn about the medicinal properties of various plants, but you'll also gain insight into the ceremonies and the profound wisdom passed down through generations.
As you navigate through each lesson, you begin to appreciate the wisdom of ancestral knowledge in contemporary life. This course equips you with practical skills for identifying and using these plants, breathing new life into age-old traditions. Whether you're passionate about herbalism, ethnobotany, or simply looking to connect with a piece of living history, these teachings offer a bridge to understanding and applying the principles of "Fèy Ginen
What you will learn
​​My time in Ayiti has shown me that being a Manbo is not isolated to spiritual conditions but as mothers of maji we are to address spiritual , physical , and natural illness that can present due to any form of imbalance. Vodou speaks to me in so many ways.. I am a child of the forest and have been gifted the anointing of speaking the language of the herbs that has been passed down my family for generations. As rootworkers, herbalists, stewarts of the land we have to always respect the plant ancestors, and give thanks to mother Earth and the ancestors that live underneath the soil.
We give honor to mother Earth and the ancestors that live underneath the soil., the Orisha + Lwa that live in the crust of the Earth and bless us with ase through the herbs that we call in for healing and benediksyon.
This is not only a place for refuge but also serves as a place of regeneration and reclamation, invoking the spirit of self agency and communal healing. We are anchored in sharing land, resources, skills, labor, and healing modalities, to explore new approaches to healing the whole spectrum of the human condition. We are grounded in advancing the healing and elevation of our communities, our lineages, our descendants, healing ancestral trauma and cultivating generational healing and reconnection.
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Timeframe: every FIRST WEEKEND of the month
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Friday 6pm-9pm
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Saturday 10am-4pm
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Sunday 10am-4pm
OUTCOMES
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You will gain hands on skills of:
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Ancestral medicine + Mediumship
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Haitian Folk Medicine + Afro Ingenious Herbalism
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Gullah Geechee Herbalism
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Herbal Medicine Making + Ritual Practice
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Plant Spirit + Spiritual Correspondences
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Dagara + Afro Indigenous elemental medicine
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Herbal Terminology
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Divination + Rootwork
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Altar Setting + Space Holding
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Wanga + Spiritual Baths
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ATR Rituals + Ceremony
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Vodou,Palo, Dagara, Hoodoo, Ifa, medicine traditions
AREA OF FOCUS
Herbal Energetics and World Systems
The Digestive System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
The Immune System
The Circulatory System
The System of the Skin
The Muscular-Skeletal System
The Urinary System
Diagnostics
Seasonal tonics
Bibliographies
World systems
On-line resources
Case histories