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Welcome to the Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit
Special Program: "Meet Mullein: An Herbal Ally for Wellness"
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Baton Rouge Garden Center, Independence Botanical Garden, 7950 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Please join the Herb Society of America Baton Rouge Unit for an informative and engaging program exploring the many traditional uses and benefits of mullein, a remarkable herb long valued in herbal medicine. Learn about its history, identification, preparation methods, and common uses for respiratory wellness and overall health support.
Our special guest speaker is Catherine Mackin, an herbal educator and maker of botanical preparations based in Folsom, Louisiana. Catherine combines her background in education with a passion for approachable, relationship-centered herbal learning, helping beginners feel comfortable exploring medicinal plants and traditional herbal preparations.
Whether you are new to herbalism or already enjoy working with medicinal plants, this program offers practical knowledge, demonstrations, and opportunities for discussion.
Program Topics Include:
In addition, participants will take home a sample of a respiratory-blend tea with mullein and other herbs, as well as a mullein salve for dry, cracked skin. Catherine will have mullein tinctures, useful in respiratory support, available for purchase.
All attendees will be entered into a drawing for door prizes featuring assorted mullein products.
Come deepen your appreciation for this versatile and time-honored herb!
Tickets are available at Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-mullein-an-herbal-ally-for-wellness-tickets-1990703277090?aff=oddtdtcreator
It is the policy of The Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit, not to advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. Information offered in this newsletter is for educational purposes only. Neither the Herb Society of America nor the Baton Rouge Unit (HSABR) makes medical claims or dispenses medical advice. Women who are pregnant or nursing, and persons with known medical conditions, should consult their licensed healthcare provider before taking any herbal product. HSABR neither endorses nor is in any way responsible for the content of links shared here. Readers must do their own research concerning the safety and usage of any herbs or supplements.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Baton Rouge Garden Center, Independence Botanical Garden, 7950 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Please join the Herb Society of America Baton Rouge Unit for an informative and engaging program exploring the many traditional uses and benefits of mullein, a remarkable herb long valued in herbal medicine. Learn about its history, identification, preparation methods, and common uses for respiratory wellness and overall health support.
Our special guest speaker is Catherine Mackin, an herbal educator and maker of botanical preparations based in Folsom, Louisiana. Catherine combines her background in education with a passion for approachable, relationship-centered herbal learning, helping beginners feel comfortable exploring medicinal plants and traditional herbal preparations.
Whether you are new to herbalism or already enjoy working with medicinal plants, this program offers practical knowledge, demonstrations, and opportunities for discussion.
Program Topics Include:
- Identifying mullein
- Exploring the traditional uses of mullein leaves, flowers, and stalks
- Understanding herbal preparations such as infusions, tinctures, oils, and teas
- Demonstrations of mullein preparations and handling techniques
- Mullein’s history of use in respiratory wellness traditions
- Folklore and plant relationships in herbal practice
In addition, participants will take home a sample of a respiratory-blend tea with mullein and other herbs, as well as a mullein salve for dry, cracked skin. Catherine will have mullein tinctures, useful in respiratory support, available for purchase.
All attendees will be entered into a drawing for door prizes featuring assorted mullein products.
Come deepen your appreciation for this versatile and time-honored herb!
Tickets are available at Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-mullein-an-herbal-ally-for-wellness-tickets-1990703277090?aff=oddtdtcreator
It is the policy of The Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit, not to advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. Information offered in this newsletter is for educational purposes only. Neither the Herb Society of America nor the Baton Rouge Unit (HSABR) makes medical claims or dispenses medical advice. Women who are pregnant or nursing, and persons with known medical conditions, should consult their licensed healthcare provider before taking any herbal product. HSABR neither endorses nor is in any way responsible for the content of links shared here. Readers must do their own research concerning the safety and usage of any herbs or supplements.
If you haven’t already renewed your membership in HSABR...
It’s time! Our membership year runs from September to August, so please get your renewals in by September 30. And if you’re not yet a member, now is a great time to remedy that situation!
Your membership in the Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit (HSABR), includes all of the benefits of the national organization as well as our local unit. There are many wonderful benefits to membership, including numerous opportunities to learn and delight in the use of herbs. Our programs include lectures on a wide range of topics related to growing, cooking and using herbs. We also spend time tending to our community gardens in companionship with other members who are passionate herb devotees!
Membership in the Herb Society of America gives you access to the members-only area on the website and many HSA publications, including the HSA Quarterly Newsletter, Unit Connections, HerbalBytes, and GreenBridges™ newsletters, among others. HSA also offers informative webinars that provide our members with the opportunity to share their knowledge, delight, and use of herbs, as well as their varied experiences with a larger herbal community. Members can browse HSA's unique herb-related library, with over 3,500 volumes with topics ranging from vintage books on horticulture to modern fiction. Plus, you get exclusive discounts for online herb products, magazines, online herb classes, and reduced or free admission to public gardens and arboreta through AHS' Reciprocal Admissions Program.
Please visit the HSA's Membership page for a full list of benefits. In addition, being a member of HSABR puts you in contact with a pretty fine group of local folks who can help inspire you, assist you, and sympathize with you in your herbal pursuits!
Dues run from September to August, so the fee will be prorated if you join (not renew!) in a different month (click here for proration chart). You may pay by PayPal or check. The PayPal link will be on the confirmation page that comes up after submitting the membership application form, but if possible, please mail your check (payable to HSABR) to the address on the membership form, as that saves us PayPal fees and saves our treasurer a fair amount of hassle.
Please note: Your renewal/application is not complete until payment is received.
It’s time! Our membership year runs from September to August, so please get your renewals in by September 30. And if you’re not yet a member, now is a great time to remedy that situation!
Your membership in the Herb Society of America, Baton Rouge Unit (HSABR), includes all of the benefits of the national organization as well as our local unit. There are many wonderful benefits to membership, including numerous opportunities to learn and delight in the use of herbs. Our programs include lectures on a wide range of topics related to growing, cooking and using herbs. We also spend time tending to our community gardens in companionship with other members who are passionate herb devotees!
Membership in the Herb Society of America gives you access to the members-only area on the website and many HSA publications, including the HSA Quarterly Newsletter, Unit Connections, HerbalBytes, and GreenBridges™ newsletters, among others. HSA also offers informative webinars that provide our members with the opportunity to share their knowledge, delight, and use of herbs, as well as their varied experiences with a larger herbal community. Members can browse HSA's unique herb-related library, with over 3,500 volumes with topics ranging from vintage books on horticulture to modern fiction. Plus, you get exclusive discounts for online herb products, magazines, online herb classes, and reduced or free admission to public gardens and arboreta through AHS' Reciprocal Admissions Program.
Please visit the HSA's Membership page for a full list of benefits. In addition, being a member of HSABR puts you in contact with a pretty fine group of local folks who can help inspire you, assist you, and sympathize with you in your herbal pursuits!
Dues run from September to August, so the fee will be prorated if you join (not renew!) in a different month (click here for proration chart). You may pay by PayPal or check. The PayPal link will be on the confirmation page that comes up after submitting the membership application form, but if possible, please mail your check (payable to HSABR) to the address on the membership form, as that saves us PayPal fees and saves our treasurer a fair amount of hassle.
Please note: Your renewal/application is not complete until payment is received.