Explore the pivotal yet often overlooked contributions of women in the development of botany and herbal medicine, highlighting figures like Priscilla Wakefield and Jane Colden who cultivated the roots of plant science.
Category: The Natural World, Botany & Herbal Traditions
Plant knowledge, herbal medicine, and women’s role as keepers of ecological and botanical wisdom.
Herbal medicine isn’t a relic — it’s a rising force in community care. This review unpacks why UK residents still rely on plant healing, and why modern systems struggle to accept it.
Explore 60,000 years of botanical healing in this fascinating look at the past and future of plant medicine. From Neanderthals to next-gen pharmacology, ancient remedies are taking root once again.