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Modern Musings on Ancient Greek Herbalism

Maria Christodoulou Maria Christodoulou

Medicinal Wine in Ancient Greece

Featured in the Fall 2023 issue of the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, the article "Medicinal Wine in Ancient Greece" by Maria Christodoulou explores the historical evidence and efficacy of herbal wines in Greek antiquity: “Piecing together historical and archaeological evidence of ancient herbal customs can help us understand the value of these natural remedies and provide inspiration to herbalists today who wish to connect to their own heritage from this region.”

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Maria Christodoulou Maria Christodoulou

Medicinal Herbs in Ancient Greece

Lemon balm, St. John’s wort, oregano, and mastic. What medicinal powers do these herbs have and how did the ancient Greeks use them for their own health?

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Maria Christodoulou Maria Christodoulou

The 1st Panhellenic Conference of Traditional Greek Folk medicine

As a speaker for the 1st Panhellenic Conference of Traditional Greek Folk Medicine, this presentation explores ancient and modern herbal practices of popular herbs in Greece. Exploring the theme that “custom is king,” a cultural continuity of herbal customs − from ancient to modern Greece − provides insight into how plants can teach us timeless lessons about history, health, and the persevering character of nature itself.

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Maria Christodoulou Maria Christodoulou

Medicinal Herbs in Ancient Greece

Lemon balm, St. John’s wort, oregano, and mastic. What medicinal powers do these herbs have and how did the ancient Greeks use them for their own health?

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