Prelim presentation ethnographic insights

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H E R B A LM E D I C I N EM A K I N G

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SPACEOpen Kitchen Classroom AreaWhite board Ample Light

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PARTICIPANTS20-45 age group, mostly young adultsWell informed community - the medicine making class was to help DakotaAccess Pipeline ProtestersTech savvy, To be moms, Local activists Comfortable and/or hipster clothingEager to know about details and asked alot of questions - regarding whereingredients can be sourced, effects, alternative uses, medical purpose.

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INTERACTIONSFocused on instruction of ratios and methodsRecommendations of alternatives from instructorMeasurements/ proportions/ UtensilsAlternatives for roots/herbs

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MOVEMENT

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TOOLS

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INSIGHTS FROM PARTCIPATIONFocused on instruction of ratios tomake medicineMath is hard Kitchen is a messy environment andon the go

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TINCTURE RECIPE

If I have 8 ounces of an herb and I want a 1:5 t incture,I will use 40 ounces of menstruum, because 8 x 5 =40.

40 0unces of Menstruum that is 60% GLY and 40%(remaining) Water

40 x .6 = 23.53 GLY (approx 24)40- 24 = 16 H2O

Menstruum

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HerbAssist APP = Voice control + quick math

1. Enter the ratio at the2. Oz of herb that you want to use -3. The app will give you the menstruum measurement automatically

Home screen with herb info: