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A "mucawa" or ceramic #chicha drinking bowl from Kichwa-speaking lowland #Ecuador. The locations of the river clay from which it is made are kept a secret | #SecretsMW #MuseumWeek #ceramics #pottery #clay #Kichwa

In 1905 the Irish Dept. of Agriculture transformed Avondale estate into an experimental farm, trialing tree species for #woodland regeneration. #Forest cover had been at an all time low of 1.6%. Today it is 10.5 - the highest in over 350 years. #InternationalDayofForests

Eliza Brightwen wrote to Eleanor Ormerod in 1895 congratulating her on her pioneering work in agricultural zoology + chemistry. The letter connects two inspiring #femalescientists who both contributed economic #botany specimens to Kew. #HerNaturalHistory #InternationalWomensDay

The use of sea #kelp in #obstetrics and #gynecology was popularised in the mid 1800s. Inserted into the #cervix, a rod of dried #Laminaria will slowly absorb moisture, causing dilation. Corn stalks, sea-sponge and various plant roots have also been used as uterine tents...OUCH!

How to harvest a #mandrake without getting cursed: Tether a dog to the base of the #plant and throw it a tasty morsel just out of reach so it lunges forward, uprooting the mandrake. The dog will die at sunrise & should be buried with secret rites. #FolkloreThursday @FolkloreThurs

Often dubbed 'bastard saffron' for its resemblance to the more expensive #spice, #Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) was nevertheless valued in ancient times. Garlands were found in the tomb of #Tutankhamun and it has been used for centuries as an oil, yellow/red dye and medicine.

#Echinacea is an important component of #NativeAmerican #traditionalmedicine used for insect bites, wounds, toothache, colds, stomach cramps and even #snakebite. The scientific name Echinacea derives from the ancient Greek for 'sea urchin', which its spiky flowerhead resembles.

This time of year your #immunesystem needs an extra bit of oomph. #Elderberries are a potent #antioxidant and have long been used for their #cold and #flu busting properties. The plant was a favourite of Hippocrates (460-370 BC), who described it as his 'medicine chest'.

Inject some #FlowerPower into your #Januarydetox with a cup of #chrysanthemum #tea. #Chrysanthemums are highly revered in Chinese #traditionalmedicine and have been used for thousands of years to promote longevity, #detox and soothe. #herbaltea #cleanse #tisane #herbaltea

#Pomegranates, #Figs, #Olives & #Dates are referred to in the #Quran as fruits of #paradise. In the Islamic paradise garden - cultivated in sunken beds - their intoxicating aroma can be enjoyed at head height. Thanks @TheMontyDon & @Kewlectures for a fantastic lecture last night.