About

Workshop Tuesday, March 17
2-4 PM
American Botanical Council
6200 Manor Rd.
Austin, TX 78723
Registration required by March 10

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Shrubs, called switchel or beveridge in colonial North America, are age-old beverages made from syrups composed of fruit, vinegar and a sweetener. They are believed to be of Turkish origin and their use was first recorded in the 1600s. Shrubs were carried across land and ocean by travelers and trade ships and protected sailors from scurvy at sea. These fruit vinegars quenched the thirst of Europeans as well as farmers in the North American colonies and they have secretly been savored for centuries by herbalists across the continents. Currently, they are a popular ingredient used by mixologists in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic libations.
• Enjoy the entertaining history of shrubs
• Learn the health and flavor benefits of shrubs' ingredients
• Taste several shrub creations, both homemade and commercial
• Make an elderberry shrub to take home
• Glean tips on how to incorporate shrubs' benefits into food and beverages

herbalgram.org/shrub
 

Event Details

• Date: March 17, 2015
• Time: 2 - 4 PM
• Venue: American Botanical Council
• Website: http://herbalgram.org

Ticket Information

• Cost: $30
• Phone: 512-926-4900

Presenter Details

• Name: American Botanical Council

Since 1988, the American Botanical Council (ABC) has been educating consumers, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, industry and the media on the safe and effective use of herbs and medicinal plants. ABC is an independent, nonprofit organization supported by thousands of members around the world.

From its headquarters at the Case Mill Homestead in Austin, Texas, ABC publishes HerbalGram, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal; HerbClip, a twice-monthly series of summaries and critical reviews of recently published herbal literature; and HerbalEGram, a monthly electronic publication. ABC is also the publisher of four books, including The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs, a continuing education and reference book, which contains extensive monographs on the safety and efficacy of 30 popular herbs.

In addition, ABC works through its Media Education program to respond to inaccuracies and misrepresentations in the media and provide proactive, science-based information about herbal medicine. ABC also provides an internship program for students of pharmacy and dietetics, as well as other training and certification programs.

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