A photorealistic landscape of diverse, multi-generational practitioners sharing ancestral knowledge amid traditional remedies and medicinal plants, symbolizing an enduring foundation.
Our Debt to Tradition

The foundation of modern medicine is built upon a vast history of traditional knowledge and the wisdom passed down through generations. Ancient healers preserved herbal remedies that have become the basis for many contemporary treatments.

The Role of Traditional Knowledge

Modern medicine owes its foundations to the knowledge preserved by ancient healers who identified plants with medicinal properties. These herbs were used in various cultures around the world and formed the basis for pharmacological research.

Psychological Effects of Ancient Prescriptions

Ancient herbalists' prescriptions were more likely to produce psychological effects than physical ones, which is an interesting aspect of traditional medicine that has been studied by modern researchers.

The Graduation of Master Herbalists

Helen Begadon, Director of Core College, addressed the recent graduation of Master Herbalists who have continued the tradition of herbalism in contemporary society.