A History of Medieval Medicine. Seminar-practicum: ‘Herbal Medicine in Cyprus’

The History of Medieval Medicine.
Seminar-practicum ‘Herbal Medicine in Cyprus’ in russian

At the session, we will explore:

- where doctors came from in the Middle Ages, what knowledge was available to them, and ‘unique’ methods of treatment
- the role of knights and hospitals, as well as traditional and exotic medicines
- who else besides doctors could practise medicine, and whether the snake was always a symbol of medicine
- recipes for traditional Cypriot ointments, infusions and teas
- incense and aromatic recipes from Cyprus
- exotic medicines

🌿Our session won’t just be about talking; we’ll put theory into practice. Herbs have been gathered and are being dried so that, on 24 October, we can reinforce our knowledge through smells and tastes.

The workshop is led by:

• Igor Bobrovsky: historian, diplomat, participant in archaeological excavations in Paphos, Cyprus, and international historical conferences
• Edite Martinsone: biochemist, aromatherapist, psychologist/aromopsychologist-olfactotherapist, lecturer

🗓 We’ll meet on 24 October at 2.00 pm
📍At the Museum of the Templars, Paphos

Entry fee – 30 euros
Language- Russian
*A portion of the funds raised will go towards setting up Santa’s Embassy for children

🖌Registration via the link (https://form.jotform.com/261305950996062) is compulsory