Preservation Matters in the History of Herbal Medicine
Call for posters
One Day Seminar
Herbal History Research Network
10.30–4.30,
Herbal History Research Network
10.30–4.30,
Wednesday 7th June 2017
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands B15 3TR, UK
AIM OF DAY SEMINAR
The aim of this day seminar is to bring together researchers in the history of herbal medicine and others interested in explorations into preservation and the practice of herbal medicine. The theme of preservation can be understood at varying levels, from a practical concern with preservation of medicinal remedies to the continuity or otherwise of traditions of knowledge and understanding of plants as medicines. This seminar will incorporate talks on doing research, relating past and present practice, practical aspects of preservation, and continuities of herbal knowledge.
DAY SEMINAR PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands B15 3TR, UK
AIM OF DAY SEMINAR
The aim of this day seminar is to bring together researchers in the history of herbal medicine and others interested in explorations into preservation and the practice of herbal medicine. The theme of preservation can be understood at varying levels, from a practical concern with preservation of medicinal remedies to the continuity or otherwise of traditions of knowledge and understanding of plants as medicines. This seminar will incorporate talks on doing research, relating past and present practice, practical aspects of preservation, and continuities of herbal knowledge.
DAY SEMINAR PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
- Early medieval herbal formulations: Are we missing something? (Dr Frances Watkins, Herbal History Research Network)
- Traditional remedies and modern science: A Russian-German project from the 1880s. (Professor Vivian Nutton, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University)
- The medico-botanical world of a 1598 Italian manuscript: Traditional knowledge in the past and present. (Dr Raffaella Bruzzone, University of Nottingham)
- Preservation matters: Exploring historical recipes in a practical sense. (Christina Stapley, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum)
- What books might herbalists have used in mid-Victorian Britain? (Alison Denham, Herbal History Research Network)
ABOUT THE HERBAL HISTORY RESEARCH NETWORK The Herbal History Research Network brings together historical researchers, medical herbalists and others who are active in exploring the history of herbal medicine. The Network aims to promote further research and encourages applications from postgraduate students who wish to submit a poster abstract (250 words) to email Frances Watkins at f.watkins596@gmail.com by 28 February 2017. Students who are successful in their application will be offered free attendance to the event and will be entered for an award for the best presentation.
REGISTRATION
Advance booking for this event is essential (earlybird discount available for booking before March 2017).
Full programme and registration form at http://events.history.ac.uk/event/show/15497
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