Go away from this short expert talk with a refreshingly new appreciation of our invaluable plant medicine heritage.
Herbals have been an integral part of European literature for over 2,000 years. These fascinating documents provide a window into the historical understanding of plants and their uses. The first English herbal to offer meticulous descriptions of plants and a comprehensive record of their medicinal properties was compiled by the renowned Northumbrian physician William Turner, who authored a three-part herbal between 1551 and 1568.
In this 1.5-hour workshop, led by a recognised authority on William Turner’s medical and natural history writings, participants will delve into extracts from Turner’s ground-breaking work among others within the DPG and Marie’s selection. Through this exploration, we will uncover how Turner’s herbal differed from earlier texts, what innovative approaches he introduced, and the type of valuable information his writings contain.
This is for you if:
- You’re curious about the history of herbal medicine and how plants were used in the past.
- You want to learn about William Turner and his important work with plants and medicine.
- You’re interested in discovering how old herbal books are different from modern ones.
- You’re interested in exploring the ways people used plants for health and healing.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those further into plant medicine studies and discoveries.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: £15 – This talk is being offered by Marie to support the physic garden and is an amazing price for sharing her expert knowledge
Format: Interactive lecture with Q&A
Tutor: Marie Addyman, B.A., B.Phil, D.Phil
Marie is an expert with years of experience in researching, collecting, writing, and teaching about historical plants and herbals, recognised internationally for her expertise on the medical and natural history writing of William Turner.
For booking enquiries please contact info@dilstonphysicgarden.com
