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The Tree Dispensary

Friday 17 June 2022

At a time when climate change and the desperate need to address it is on everyone’s minds, and we are all being encouraged to plant trees, our knowledge of the medicinal use of trees is declining.

This day course will start with a walk through the Museum’s grounds, to learn about the trees around us, and take a glimpse into their history in medicine and usefulness today. Through pictures, products and making recipes we will look at the uses of fruits, blossoms, leaves, barks, roots, wood, sap and resin to make medicines, splints for broken limbs, and so much more.

We will also investigate the association of birds, animals and insects with trees and the interconnected nature of ecology, including woodland plants. You will discover how trees have provided foods, wines, flavourings, incense, dyes, inks and basketry materials and find out more about trees in folklore.

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    The Tree Dispensary
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The Tree Dispensary

Friday 17 June 2022

At a time when climate change and the desperate need to address it is on everyone’s minds, and we are all being encouraged to plant trees, our knowledge of the medicinal use of trees is declining.

This day course will start with a walk through the Museum’s grounds, to learn about the trees around us, and take a glimpse into their history in medicine and usefulness today. Through pictures, products and making recipes we will look at the uses of fruits, blossoms, leaves, barks, roots, wood, sap and resin to make medicines, splints for broken limbs, and so much more.

We will also investigate the association of birds, animals and insects with trees and the interconnected nature of ecology, including woodland plants. You will discover how trees have provided foods, wines, flavourings, incense, dyes, inks and basketry materials and find out more about trees in folklore.