Archive for the ‘medicinal herbs’ Category

The Royal Garden of Medicinal Plants

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
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Granny's Nightcap (Aquilegia vulgaris)
A Medicinal Plant Found in the Jardin des Plantes
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The Royal Garden of Medicinal Plants was founded in Paris 384 years ago. Since then, it has evolved into a great scientific institution. But has it forgotten its original vocation? We investigate this possibility in this month’s Paris, Past and Present, a special feature of our newsletter Paris Insights.

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Bonne lecture!

A Visit to an Herb Shop

Thursday, July 1st, 2010
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Herboristerie de la place Clichy
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We recently took a tour of the oldest herb shop in Europe, located near place de Clichy. Owned and operated by Jean-Pierre Raveneau, he spoke with us about medicinal herbs and their place in modern medicine. Read our report in the July issue of Paris Insights. Click here to read the newsletter abstract, and here to enter a subscription.

Bonne lecture!