What we share
Our focus is on the traditional herbal and plant medicine of the Nordic-Germanic world and its place within the European history of the healing arts.
Topic areas
- Herbal and plant lore: which plants held which meaning in tradition, and what today’s botany says about them.
- History of the healing arts: from early herbal medicine through monastic medicine to the great herbals of the early modern period.
- Tradition and sources: how healing knowledge was passed on — in writing, images and oral tradition.
- Putting it in context today: what is interesting from a historical perspective, how to read tradition critically, and where the line to modern medicine runs.
In what form
On this site we are building a growing knowledge collection: individual, carefully researched articles on medicinal plants, historical applications and the history of the healing arts. The collection grows step by step — please visit again regularly.
Who it is for
Our offering is aimed at anyone interested in plant lore, history and cultural heritage — laypeople and the curious alike, with no prior knowledge required.
Important note: All content serves solely for education and information about historical and cultural contexts. It does not constitute medical advice and replaces neither medical diagnosis nor treatment. If you have health concerns, please consult a doctor.