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Presentation: Asian American Herbalism

Tea Tasting and Book Event
Tuesday, 5/7/2024
6:00 - 7:00
Eureka Valley General Floor Area
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial

1 Jose Sarria Court
San Francisco, CA 94114
United States

415-355-5616

Join us as we sip tea and explore our relationships to herbs, ancestral healing practices, and Asian American wellness culture. Erin Masako will share her recently released book, Asian American Herbalism: Traditional and Modern Healing Practices for Everyday Wellness. Drawing from the book, you will learn how to make the perfect cup of tea and culturally relevant herbs to support your Qi (energy) for mental and physical wellness. Complementary tea tasting at the beginning of the event. 

From Chronicle Books:  "Japanese American herbalist and acupuncturist Erin Masako Wilkins shares accessible and comprehensive herbal wellness practices, remedies, and recipes, rooted in Asian tradition for optimal health.Erin Masako Wilkins is a California-based herbalist, acupuncturist, and the founder of Herb Folk, an online shop with an array of Asian American herbs, teas, and wellness products. In Asian American Herbalism, Wilkins shares a beautifully illustrated and photographed collection of herbal recipes, remedies, and wellness practices." 

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5616 or visit Eureka Valley to reserve. 

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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