Herbal Salves & Tinctures For The Modern World
Class | Registration opens Sunday, August 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Participants will join Jane-Ellen Ross, a fifth-generation Ozark woman, at her home in rural eastern Washington County to learn the process of making and using herbal salves and tinctures. These remedies are crafted from home-grown or wild-harvested medicinal plants.
The class covers which plants can be safely used, how to gather and prepare them responsibly, and the step-by-step methods for creating tinctures and salves. Participants will also learn guidelines for safe and effective use in daily life. Attendees will take home a small tin of salve, a small bottle of tincture, and basic recipes for making their own preparations.
This program will meet in person at Jane-Ellen Ross' Homestead, located at 19978 Groth Rd, Springdale, AR 72764. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen; please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
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Jane Ellen Ross' Homestead
Jane-Ellen Ross
Jane-Ellen Ross is a fifth generation resident of the Ozarks with a deep history of traditional Ozark folk medicine passed down from her ancestors. She is also a Master Naturalist and enjoys living in her 110 acre natural sanctuary.