Herbal History Research Network
@herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social
HHRN (est 2009) brings together historical researchers, medical herbalists and more, promoting research on #herbalhistory through blogs, seminars and events.
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General enquiries & Press herbalhistoryrn@gmail.com 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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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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@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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September 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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
herbalhistory.org/home/placing...
@uor-research.bsky.social tracing continuity and change in herbal practices in Britain #herbalism #histmed
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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!
the National Institute of Medical Herbalists for organising such a great event!
July 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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!
the National Institute of Medical Herbalists for organising such a great event!
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...
June 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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...
Sounds wonderful!
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
🌿plant displays & #Garden tours
🍃fun & educational children’s activities
🥀 a new garden trail
🌷botanical art workshop with London Drawing
#TogethernessMW
June 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Sounds wonderful!
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📣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...
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.
www.london.ac.uk
June 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
📣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...
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...
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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.
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.
May 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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.
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.
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/
www.herbalhistory.org/home/join/
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General enquiries & Press herbalhistoryrn@gmail.com 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
April 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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! ⏬
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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
Register free👉 tinyurl.com/4fe38t68
#RCPhealingRecipes #HistMed
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
Register free👉 tinyurl.com/4fe38t68
#RCPhealingRecipes #HistMed
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The intersection of natural heritage and collective memory is crucial. How can we better preserve and acknowledge these histories? #art #history #herbalremedies #materiamedica #herbarium
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.
March 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The intersection of natural heritage and collective memory is crucial. How can we better preserve and acknowledge these histories? #art #history #herbalremedies #materiamedica #herbarium
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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
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
March 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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
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
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
www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-apo...
Read more below in our blog from Caroline Rance! ⬇️
#mandrakeroot #herbalhistory #quackdoctors #histmed #C19th
www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-apo...
‘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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March 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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
www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-apo...
Read more below in our blog from Caroline Rance! ⬇️
#mandrakeroot #herbalhistory #quackdoctors #histmed #C19th
www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-apo...
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 ...
March 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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 ...
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*
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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March 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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*
Speakers from Kew, Oxford, NHM, Alternative Healers Project & more!
Wed 19 mar • 14:30 GMT
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
Last chance to book tickets for our fabulous ONLINE seminar on Wed 19th March!
Programme and link to book below ⬇️
Programme and link to book below ⬇️
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
*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
March 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Last chance to book tickets for our fabulous ONLINE seminar on Wed 19th March!
Programme and link to book below ⬇️
Programme and link to book below ⬇️
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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...
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...
March 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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...
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...
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...
Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice 19 Mar 14:30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
March 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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...
Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice 19 Mar 14:30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
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...
Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice
Date: 19 mar • 14:30 ⏬
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
February 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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...
Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice
Date: 19 mar • 14:30 ⏬
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
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...
For full programme & tickets ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
February 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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...
For full programme & tickets ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
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
www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-tex...
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
www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-tex...
February 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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
www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-tex...
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
www.herbalhistory.org/home/the-tex...
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 ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
February 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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 ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
Evolving Traditions: Influences on Western Herbal Practice ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evolving-t...
As we near Burns night, time to share our blog on #Scottish healing and herbs by Dr Charlotte Holmes @_CCHolmes_
#C17th #C18th #herbalhistory
www.herbalhistory.org/home/domesti...
#C17th #C18th #herbalhistory
www.herbalhistory.org/home/domesti...
January 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
As we near Burns night, time to share our blog on #Scottish healing and herbs by Dr Charlotte Holmes @_CCHolmes_
#C17th #C18th #herbalhistory
www.herbalhistory.org/home/domesti...
#C17th #C18th #herbalhistory
www.herbalhistory.org/home/domesti...
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
*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
January 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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
*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