The Herbal Column
Modern Musings on Ancient Greek Herbalism
From the Herbal Academy: Was Hippocrates an Herbalist?
Hippocrates was a renowned ancient Greek physician and teacher born on the island of Kos in the Aegean Sea. While we know him as the father of medicine today, Hippocrates may also have played an important role as an herbalist. Let’s explore how he may have been both a renowned physician and celebrated herbalist in his day.
From the Herbal Academy: Strange Ways to Heal - Medical Curiosities of Ancient Greece
Throughout history, humans have sought ways to ease many ailments. Some lasted through millennia. Others fell into disuse. Through surviving documents, we can examine some of the seemingly strange and curious ways to heal in ancient Greece.
From the Herbal Academy: The Herbs That Got Away - Rediscovering Silphium and Other Missing Historical Plants
With a landscape brightened by vivid colors and infused with aromatic scents of ocean and mountains, the ancient Mediterranean region provided a sensational feast for the senses. Many of the historical plants that the various ancient civilizations in this region gathered for food, medicine, and religion remain in use today. Yet, the story of some of these historical plants, for various reasons, ended too soon…
Mediterranean Flavors: Exploring Herbal Medicine in Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt
The ancient Mediterranean region was rich in vibrant colors, flavors, and remedies that helped keep the civilizations of Greece, Rome, and Egypt thriving for thousands of years. We will explore ancient medical texts in each of these empires, the influence of war and trade on herbal medicine, and popular medicinal and culinary recipes used for health and healing. This recorded presentation is available through registration with the International Herb Symposium.
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