Sharing the health benefits of plants
Cotylédons offers workshops about the benefits of plants on a number of topics including sleep, digestion, stress, liver health supporting the immune system, anxiety, skin health, inflammation, convalescence, herbal teas, herbal infused oils and vinegar, first aid, essential oils and aromatherapy, aromatic herbs, tinctures.
Upcoming workshops
The following workshops are being offered this autumn in
Toulouse, France
For registration details, see below.
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Les plantes, nos alliées
Saturday 18th October 2025, 2-5pm
How can medicinal plants can accompany us to greater well-being? What are the health and environmental benefits of using plant remedies? What is the best way to take them?
By the end of the workshop, you will know:
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how plants work to support our health
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the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of herbal remedies
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how you can start to create your own sustainable home pharmacy
- precautions to take when harvesting, drying and storing plants
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simple remedies from 5 well-known plants you can make at home
During this workshop you will receive printed information on using 5 well-known herbs and a remedy you will have made during the workshop.
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En forme pour l'hiver !
Saturday 29th November 2025, 2.00-5pm
Maintaining a strong immune system is essential over the winter months. Come and learn how plants can help us.
By the end of the workshop, you will know:
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a brief overview of how the immune system functions
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common factors that weaken the immune system
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which remedies are the most appropriate
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how essential oils can play a role in supporting immune health
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how to make a simple remedy to support immune health
During this workshop, you will receive a printed document with advice for supporting the immune system over the winter and a jar of fire cider you will have made yourself.
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Festive drinks
Saturday 13th December 2025, 9.30-12.30pm
Drinks with plants are simple and great fun to make. Come and discover recipes you can try at home to share with family and friends over the festive season.
By the end of the workshop, you will know:
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which plants can be used to make festive drinks
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how spices support our overall health
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which ingredients to use for your mulled wine
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how to make a fermented ginger ale
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how to create your own Christmas herbal tea
During this workshop, you will receive recipe sheets and your own unique Christmas herbal tea mix created during the morning. ​​​
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Registration for workshops
The workshops take place in the centre of Toulouse (metro A) are open to everyone at a cost of 45€ per workshop plus membership of the association Le Grand Bazar (3€ per workshop or 15€ for the year). The price includes all materials and documentation. Advanced registration is obligatory. Minimum number of participants: 6, maximum number of participants: 12. **There is an immediate discount of 5% if you register for 2 workshops and 10% if you register for all three workshops.** The exact address will be given on inscription.
There are two different ways to register for an atelier:
1. Fill in the inscription form online by clicking here.
2. Send an email to cotyledons@gmx.com with your name and the names of the ateliers you wish to attend.
In both cases, you will receive an email confirming your inscription and giving you the payment details.
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​For more information about plant uses and identification, check out the blog.
If you would like to be informed of future workshops in Toulouse, sign up to the monthly newsletter here.
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The following workshops are being offered this autumn in
Villepinte, Aude (11), France.
For registration details, see below.
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First aid kit (plants)
Saturday 13th September 2025, 2.30-4pm
Whether its an insect bite or a minor burn... first aid situations are common. Did you know that plant remedies can be part of your first aid kit?
By the end of the workshop, you will know:
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how certain plants can disinfect, relieve and protect minor injuries
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simple remedies you can make at home
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other essential items to include in your first aid kit
During this workshop you will receive a list of plant remedies for your first aid kit, some recipes to make your own remedies at home and a remedy you will have made during the workshop.
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First aid kit (essential oils)
Saturday 11th October 2025, 2.30-4pm
Burn, insect bite, pain… Essential oils are extremely efficient in treating minor first aid incidents. Which are the best essential oils to include in your first aid kit?
By the end of the workshop, you will know:
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how to use essential oils safely to treat minor problems
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how to choose a high-quality essential oil
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which essential oils should be included in your first aid kit
During this workshop, you will receive an information sheet for each essential oil, a checklist to help you choose a good-quality essential oil and a healing massage oil you will have made yourself.
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Plants for convalescence
Saturday 15th November 2025, 2.30-4pm
Convalescence is a crucial period of physical and mental rest necessary to recover from an illness, surgery or emotional trauma. Which plants can help?
By the end of the workshop, you will know:
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what the body needs during a period of convalescence
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10 plants which can help you back to health
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what the role of minerals are and how to recognise a lack in certain minerals
During this workshop, you will receive ten plant information sheets which include their identification and their use, remineralising plant recipes and a decoction you will have made.​
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Registration for workshops in VILLEPINTE (11)
The workshops in Villepinte (11) are open to everyone at a cost of 14€ par workshop. The price includes all materials and documentation. Advanced registration is obligatory.
To register:
Send an email to cotyledons@gmx.com with your name and the names of the ateliers you wish to attend.
You will receive an email confirming your inscription and giving you the payment details.
If you have any questions, email: cotyledons@gmx.com
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​For more information about plant uses and identification, check out the blog.
If you would like to be informed of future workshops in Villepinte, sign up to the monthly newsletter here.
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Workshops for private groups
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Cotyéldons also offers workshops to private groups in Carcassonne, Toulouse and the Lauragais area in English or French. If you would like more details and a quote, please email cotyledons@gmx.com.
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