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HHRN (est 2009) brings together historical researchers, medical herbalists and more, promoting research on #herbalhistory through blogs, seminars and events. herbalhistory.org/home/

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Apr 2

If you enjoyed our online seminar, or wish you could have attended, you might want to sign up to hear about our latest events and get more involved! ⏬

www.herbalhistory.org/home/join/

Contact/Join

General enquiries & Press [email protected] Mailing lists We have 2 mailing lists, a researchers network (HIST-HERB-MED) and a more general one for forthcoming news of seminars and even…

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · 15d

Our latest blog is up! Read about Lucy Reed's research
@uor-research.bsky.social tracing continuity and change in herbal practices in Britain #herbalism #histmed

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Placing contemporary local herbalism in a historical context

Lucy Reed is a PhD candidate at the University of Reading.This blog explores her research on the effects of written and oral traditions on the British medicinal flora.

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Jul 16

We had a wonderful time at the Power of Plants Festival in Shropshire #powerofplants #pop25 last weekend, connecting with new friends interested in the history of #herbalmedicine Thanks to
the National Institute of Medical Herbalists for organising such a great event!

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Jun 30

Did you know in the vaults of the Natural History Museum there are #materiamedica cabinets dating to the 1500s? Read the latest HHRN Blog by John Hunnex, Curator of NHM British & Irish Herbarium who explores @nhm-london.bsky.social cabinet's history #herbalhist www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-bot...

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Jun 6

Sounds wonderful!

RCP museum @rcpmuseum.bsky.social · Jun 5

This year the RCP Museum has been delighted to collaborate on several events with our fantastic @rcphysicians.bsky.social Garden team including:
🌿plant displays & #Garden tours
🍃fun & educational children’s activities
🥀 a new garden trail
🌷botanical art workshop with London Drawing

#TogethernessMW

Head Gardener Jane, a white woman dressed in an orange t-shirt and blue shirt with short hair, positions a potted plant among a range of fresh plants and dried herbs on a table in a tent.

A group of children and parents look on at a table filled with potted herbs as a gardener talks to them.

Two women paint plants with an instructor looking over and offering advice. The table has a display of fresh plants and art materials including pencils, paints, palettes and jars of water.

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · Jun 5

📣Applications now open for the Senate House Library Visiting Fellowships 📣

In 2025-6 up to two awards of £1500 will be allocated to support a fellowship of up to two weeks.

Deadline: 15th September 2025.

More info 👇
www.london.ac.uk/senate-house...

Senate House Library announces relaunch of Visiting Research Fellowship

Senate House Library and the Friends of Senate House Library are delighted to report that the Visiting Research Fellowships programme has been relaunched.

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Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · May 28

In July, we'll celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of our gardens! 🦕🌿

Join us for five free webinars throughout June to discover how we reimagined our five-acre site in South Kensington into a welcoming, accessible, and biodiverse green space in the heart of London.

The large bronze diplodocus in the Museum gardens. In the foreground and background, there’s green shrubs and trees. On the right-hand side, there’s the Museum building.

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Apr 2

If you enjoyed our online seminar, or wish you could have attended, you might want to sign up to hear about our latest events and get more involved! ⏬

www.herbalhistory.org/home/join/

Contact/Join

General enquiries & Press [email protected] Mailing lists We have 2 mailing lists, a researchers network (HIST-HERB-MED) and a more general one for forthcoming news of seminars and even…

www.herbalhistory.org

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RCP museum @rcpmuseum.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thursday 3 April we open for our Museum Late, 5.30pm - 8pm. Join us to celebrate the launch of new garden trail, ‘Healing plants’, inspired by the ‘Healing words’ exhibition.

Register free👉 tinyurl.com/4fe38t68

#RCPhealingRecipes #HistMed

A graphic design showing an illustration of a plant with purple berries and green leaves to the right side framed by a blue backdrop with these words on it:
RCP museum Lates
Healing words: healing plants
Thursday 3 April | 5.30-8pm
Exhibitions| Museum collections | Art | Architecture

In the top right corner is a sign saying 'Free entry'

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Julien Antih 🌿📜 @julienantih.bsky.social · Mar 18

The intersection of natural heritage and collective memory is crucial. How can we better preserve and acknowledge these histories? #art #history #herbalremedies #materiamedica #herbarium

Antih Lab @antihlab.bsky.social · Mar 15

As part of a new initiative, we seek to critically examine our complex histories, ensuring the preservation of the collective memory of these practices and emphasising the importance of acknowledging the intersectionality of natural heritage.

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BSBI Botany @bsbibotany.bsky.social · Mar 19

Ooh, an opportunity to visit the amazing #Herbarium at @thebotanics.bsky.social!
So, what's so great about herbaria? And (if you're not based in Edinburgh) how do you find one near you?
Find out here: bsbi.org/herbaria
Then book a visit to your nearest herbarium!
@sandyknapp.bsky.social

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 18

Got a muscle cramp, sprain or bruise? Have you tried Barrett's *Mandrake Embrocation* by Victorian "Quack" doctor, Joshua Barrett? 🦆

Read more below in our blog from Caroline Rance! ⬇️

#mandrakeroot #herbalhistory #quackdoctors #histmed #C19th

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‘The apostle of mandrake’: botanical ingredients in a Victorian patent medicine.

By Caroline Rance, Researcher at The Quack Doctor Figure 1 A promotional leaflet for Barrett’s Mandrake Embrocation, c. 1889-90. Author’s photo from original in Wellcome Library, Drug a…

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 17

Vicki Pitman, HHRN Secretary, Medical Herbalist, Aromatherapist, Reflexologist & Author vickipitman.wordpress.com

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 17

Francesca Richards, HHRN Research Coordinator, Doctoral Researcher & Lecturer @unikent.bsky.social orcid.org/0000-0002-92...

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 17

Kim Walker PhD, HHRN Website Manager, Medical Herbalist, Author & Lecturer www.kimwalkerresearch.co.uk

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 17

Frances Watkins PhD, HHRN Treasurer, Medical Herbalist, Lecturer & Author www.franceswatkins.co.uk

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 17

Ever wanted to see the faces behind the HHRN? Still going strong after 15 years, the current team includes Julia Nurse, HHRN Chair, Research Development Lead @wellcomecollection.bsky.social ...

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 13

The Zoom Room is ready, the speakers are prepped... only 5 days until our fabulous ONLINE seminar:

*Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice*

Speakers from Kew, Oxford, NHM, Alternative Healers Project & more!

Wed 19 mar • 14:30 GMT

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...

Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice

A Herbal History Research Network Online Seminar

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 10

Last chance to book tickets for our fabulous ONLINE seminar on Wed 19th March!

Programme and link to book below ⬇️

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Jan 24

We are celebrating our 15th anniversary with an exciting ONLINE event on Wed 19th March

*Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice*

We have a stellar line up of speakers 🌟 Pls share far & wide, link to book below #herbalhistory #herbalmedicine #histmed #botany

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BSBI Botany @bsbibotany.bsky.social · Mar 9

The latest issue of #BritishandIrishBotany is out!
It's our Open Access, online scientific journal - free to read, free to publish in.
6 papers: limestone pavements, historic botanists & their finds, New Zealand Pigmyweed in Irish lakes, Sorbus & Hieracium.
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/03/brit...

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Mar 3

Delighted to have John Hunnex @nhm-london.bsky.social speaking at our ONLINE seminar on Hidden Botanical Collections at the Natural History Museum. It's not too late to grab your tickets!

Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice 19 Mar 14:30

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Feb 13

We have Dr Debora Moretti & Dr Peter Jones speaking on *Cunning folk and 'Herbalists' in the C19th Medical Marketplace* at our ONLINE seminar!

Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice
Date: 19 mar • 14:30 ⏬

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Feb 6

Simon Mills, Medical Herbalist, Author & Fellow of the Royal Soc of Medicine, will be presenting on *ESCOP: 35 years of Herbal Cooperation across Europe* at our ONLINE seminar on 19th March.

For full programme & tickets ⬇️

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Feb 3

New HHRN blog post! 📢

Dr Anne Van Arsdale explores the translation of Old English medicine by Victorian scholar Oswald Cockayne in *Leechdoms, Wortcunning and Starcraft of Early England* ⬇️

#herbalhistory #histmed

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Feb 3

Delighted to have Prof Mark Nesbitt, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew on #MateriaMedica as #materialculture and Prof Elizabeth Hsu, University of Oxford on #Qinghao at our ONLINE seminar on 19th March!

Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice ⬇️

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Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · Jan 24

As we near Burns night, time to share our blog on #Scottish healing and herbs by Dr Charlotte Holmes @_CCHolmes_
#C17th #C18th #herbalhistory

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