“The roots and herbs beaten and put into new ale or beer and daily drunk, cleareth, strengtheneth and quickeneth the sight of the eyes” Nicolas Culpepper
Miasma theory, plague doctors, strewing herbs, powders, potions and lotions to protect, heal, cleanse, fumigate and purge …
Join me at Chelsea Physic Garden this autumnal morning for an historical herbal delve into the Apothecary’s art of poultice-making and harnessing the aromatic delights of popular herbs and aromatic plants.
We shall take a look at herbs and their well-documented role throughout history in health and hygiene, sample a few popular botanicals, understand their benefits and have some creative fun discovering what a poultice is and its variations, how to use it and the pièce de résistance - making your your own poultice recipe to take home. Culpepper would be proud!
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