On this episode I am joined by Amanda Edmiston.  Amanda is a herbalist and storyteller based in Scotland. She first learnt about plants and recipes from her grandmother who still remembered traditional remedies and folklore. After studying law and then herbal medicine, Amanda found it natural to start bringing together stories, plants, and magical places, drawing on the Scottish storytelling tradition, but in her own unique way. She has been showcasing her own work for over 10 years, performing and creating art in museums, libraries, forests, castles, schools and universities around the world under the banner Botanica Fabula.

We discuss her book: The Time Travelers Herbal, Stories and Recipes from the Historical Apothecary Cabinet. Steeped in history, the herbalist's art paved the way for modern science - but didn't necessarily need to have been replaced by it. In The Time Traveler's Herbal, the traditional remedies and recipes that were passed down through the ages are offered to the modern reader as a means to reconnect with the natural world, while reaping the benefits. Steeped in the stories through which these remedies have been passed down to us, our connection to the past is fully explored in a romantic and meandering journey through the plants and flowers that have healed and helped us through the ages. 

Amanda has offered a special discount (CURIOUSHERBAL25) for her Very Curious Herbal online courses. 
 https://www.botanicafabula.co.uk/online-courses

We discuss her upcoming "Remedy for Valentine's Day" event. If interested in participating:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/796895464787/details

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