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Women Are Culture

On International Women’s Day, this article explores why safeguarding women’s cultural work is essential to sustaining living heritage. From teaching and care to craft, design and leadership, women carry the knowledge systems that allow culture to remain alive across generations.

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Unearthing Her Roots

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.

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Modern Medicine Doesn’t Have All the Answers

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.

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60,000 Years of Healing

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.