Academic Programs in Greece
Enhance your global education program in Greece with educational experiences about ancient and modern Greek herbal medicine
Are you affiliated with an educational institution that hosts academic programs or study abroad experiences in Greece?
The Greek Herbalist offers courses on a variety of educational topics, including Greek herbal history, ancient medicine, botanical mythology, and the Greek landscape. Hands-on workshops, field activities, and courses are available during all academic terms.
Course topics include:
Myths & Medicine Plant Walk in the National Garden, Athens
Exploration of ancient Greek herbal medicine
Endemic plants & their ancient and modern therapeutic uses
Key historical medical figures
Plants in ritual settings
The cultural and botanical identity of Greek mountains
Ancient medicine with wine, olive oil, & honey
Custom courses and botanical tours throughout Greece based on academic curriculum
Learn from an expert:
Clinical herbalist based in Athens, Greece
Educator, author, and speaker with experience teaching a variety of audiences
Enhance your global education program
About the Instructor:
Maria Christodoulou is a clinical herbalist and educator of ancient Greek herbal medicine. Her clients have included Smithsonian Journeys and the Bucknell/Penn State in Athens Program. Maria is the author of "The Greek Herbalist's Guide to the National Garden, Athens" and “The Greek Herbalist’s Guide to the Mountain.”
She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University (Classics, 2005), a Master’s degree from Drexel University (MS Library Science, 2007), and a clinical herbalism certificate from ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism (2019).
She is based in Athens, Greece.
