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Ancient Herbs for Modern Self-Care

Common herbs have a rich history stretching thousands of years. These medicinal and culinary plants continue to support our physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as teach us about our ancestral past.
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Lesson series

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We will explore several ancient herbs native to the Mediterranean region that shaped the health and history of the ancient Greeks and how to incorporate them into modern self-care practices.
Meet your host

Maria Chrisodoulou

Maria Christodoulou is a clinical herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine. Born in the United States to Greek parents, Maria lives and works in Athens, Greece, where she teaches and writes about ancient and modern Greek uses of medicinal plants, botanical mythology, and the landscapes of Greece. She offers plant walks and botanical tours throughout Greece. Her forthcoming book, “The Greek Herbalist: 50 Medicinal Plants from Ancient Greece for Modern Health” (Timber Press), explores key plants of Greek antiquity featured in medicine, myths, and historical moments and how to integrate them into modern health practices. For adventures through antiquity, visit her website at www.thegreekherbalist.com.
Patrick Jones - Course author