Maria Christodoulou had been living in New York City for years when she decided it was finally time to move to Greece and dive more fully into the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine.

This journey took her to Athens where she currently offers educational tours and classes steeped in ancestral herbal medicine and mythology.

In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, Maria weaves personal stories, science, and history together to offer us a beautiful peek into traditional and contemporary Greek herbalism practices.

In our conversation, Maria shares...

• The medicinal uses of Greek arugula, calendula, and dwarf nettle

• The mythological and medicinal lore of bay laurel

• What surprised her the most about plant uses in Ancient Greece and so much more!

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