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Herbs in History: Basil & Cabbage
June 20, 2024
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In an effort to preserve and share the fascinating histories of medicinal plants and herbs that have been used around the world for ages, the AHPA Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals (AHPA-ERB Foundation) is honored to partner with Alain Touwaide, Ph.D., and Emanuela Appetiti of the Institute for the Preservation of Medical Traditions to launch the Herbs in History project in 2022.
This month, the histories of two leafy favorites are explored: basil and cabbage. Preview the entries below and visit Herbs in History online to read more.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
The King, the Scorpion, and the Pot
Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) (Lamiaceae) is more than ever on our tables in this month of June, with its fresh leaves adding a sweet parfum to a salad, a caprese with tomato and mozzarella, or a delicious pizza Margherita. Not to speak of pasta tossed with an abundant pesto-cream enriched with pinenuts. Basil is more than a culinary herb around the world from Italy to Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. | Read more...
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.)
Hidden in Plain Sight?
If there is a dream of Humankind, it is to have a panacea in the house pharmacy. A single medicament capable of treating any possible ailment. Whereas much research has been and will continue to be devoted to identifying or developing it, one might have been at hand for a long time but escaped: Brassica oleracea L. (Brassicaceae). | Read more...
About the Project
Herbs in History is made possible by funding from the AHPA-ERB Foundation, as part of the nonprofit foundation's mission promote education and research on medicinal, therapeutic, and health-promoting herbs. Tune in monthly for thoughtfully detailed historical accounts of herbs you know and love, and learn more about the origins of medicinal plants that have stood the test of time.
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