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RCP Garden podcast
by Royal College of Physicians
Situated in the grounds of the Royal College of Physicians' headquarters near Regent's Park, London, the medicinal garden was extensively replanted in 2005 and features over 1,300 species of plant. The RCP garden of medicinal plants is unique in that almost every one has a link to medicine. Podcasts inspired by the RCP medicinal garden tell the stories behind the plants it contains and explore their connections with medicine. Presented by Professor Anthony Dayan, RCP garden fellow.
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Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop)
Snowdrop and dementia.Support the show
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Taxus baccata (yew)
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Achillea millefolium (yarrow)
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Salix lanata (woolly willow) and Salix purpurea (purple willow)
We currently grow Salix caprea (goat willow).Support the show
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Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle)
The vinca alkaloids.Support the show
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Bryonia alba (white bryony) Dioscorea communis (black bryony)
Since this podcast was made, the botanical name for black bryony has changed from Tamus communis to Dioscorea communis.Support the show
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Vitex agnus-castus (the chaste tree)
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Inula helenium (elecampane)
Sweetness, beauty and the kidney.Support the show
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Dolomiaea costus (costus)
Since this podcast was made, the botanical name for costus has been changed from Saussurea costus to Dolomiaea costus.Support the show
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Salvia officinalis (sage) and Thymus vulgaris (thyme)
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Rosa species (rose)
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Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) Olea europea (olive)
Please note that we now have an Halesia carolina in the RCP garden.Support the show
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Smilax aspera (prickly ivy)
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Rheum officinale (Chinese rhubarb)
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Tanacetum cinerariifolium (pyrethrum)
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Punica granatum (pomegranate)
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Valeriana officinalis (valerian)
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Scabiosa columbaria (small scabious or dwarf pincushion flower)
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Malus species (apple)
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Melilotus officinalis (melilot or yellow sweet clover)
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Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice)
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Senna species (senna)
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Angelica archangelica (angelica)
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Mandragora officinarum (mandrake)
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Citrus species Part 2
The history of citrus in the treatment of scurvySupport the show
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Citrus species (oranges and lemons) Part 1
The origin and nature of citrus fruitsSupport the show
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2016 - An introduction to the garden of medicinal plants
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Humulus lupulus (common hop)
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Galega officinalis (goat's rue)
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History of the garden Part 2
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History of the garden Part 1
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Dioscorea polystachya and other species (yam)
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Ribes nigrum (red currant and white currant)
Currants of two colours red and white.Support the show
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Digitalis purpurea (foxglove)
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Artemisia annua (Chinese wormwood)
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Betonica officinalis (betony)
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Atropa bella-donna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa bella-donnaSupport the show
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Betula pendula (silver birch)
The silver birch combines beauty and old and new medicinal uses with a history of magic and large scale industrial uses.Support the show
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Filipendula ulmaria (meadowsweet) and the origin of aspirin
A pretty plant that was very important in the discovery and naming of that most popular medicine aspirin. Support the show
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Centaurea cyanus (cornflower or bachelor's button)
This beautiful flower carries the weight of many traditions. It is also under threat because of changes in farming practices.Support the show
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Oil of Wintergreen
This popular aromatic and soothing oil came originally from a Canadian plant that has now been widely naturalised in many countries. The active principle is the same as that in aspirin. Support the show
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Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus) -Naked Ladies – Beauty and Poison
The Autumn Crocus is known for its beautiful flowers and as the source of colchicine, the oldest drug to treat gout, but be aware it is also poisonous if eaten.Support the show
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Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop)
Beauty and Poison Together. A much loved plant with a long classical history that has recently provided a medicine based on a Bulgarian peasant tradition.Support the show
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Gentiana lutea (yellow gentian) - the Bitter Beautiful
The Gentian is attractive to many because it has beautiful yellow flowers but is also an old herbal medicine and it is attractive as an appetite stimulant for us and as a food source for certain butterflies and other insects. Support the show
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Datura stramonium (thorn apple); a dangerous plant with many names and magical uses
The Thorn Apple, or Jimson’s Weed, Datura stramonium has at least 7 other names in English. Like many other members of the Solanaceae family it contains powerful chemicals that can disturb the mind and change the activity of many systems in the body. Historically there are many instances in which its actions were exploited for medical and even political purposes but it is now considered too dangerous and has been replaced by safer drugs. It was even something witches took before flying.Support the show
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Agrimonia eupatoria (common agrimony or sticklewort)
Once regarded as a ‘heal all’ herb useful in treating everything from sleeplessness to musket wounds this attractive plant is still used as a yellow dye and food flavouring and is accepted in the EU as a treatment for sore throats, digestive problems and by some for wounds.Support the show
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Armoracia rusticana (horseradish); a hot plant with a tangled history
Studying the history of how we use horseradish is difficult because it has often been confused with the radish and types of mustard. Many like its pepperiness with meat and fish, a taste imported from Central and Eastern Europe but known and enjoyed, even mixed with wine, in classical Greek and Roman times. It has become an important symbol in at least one major religion. It is not a registered herbal medicine but many claims have been made about its therapeutic uses. Support the show
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The garden during lockdown
In this podcast Jane Knowles, RCP Head Gardener, describes how she looked after this unique garden on her own for several months during the lockdown in London.Temperatures reached record highs and the sun shone relentlessly and this remarkable weather was glorious for some but not always easy for the gardener. She describes the birds and insects that were active in the garden in April – June 2020, some of which can be heard in the background as her talk was recorded in the garden.Support the show
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Hamamelis (witch hazel)
The RCP Garden Podcast latest track on witch hazel.Support the show
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Narcissus pseudonarcissus (daffodil)The daffodil: Symbol and medicine
The latest episode of the RCP Medicine podcast describes the daffodil.Support the show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Situated in the grounds of the Royal College of Physicians' headquarters near Regent's Park, London, the medicinal garden was extensively replanted in 2005 and features over 1,300 species of plant. The RCP garden of medicinal plants is unique in that almost every one has a link to medicine. Podcasts inspired by the RCP medicinal garden tell the stories behind the plants it contains and explore their connections with medicine. Presented by Professor Anthony Dayan, RCP garden fellow.
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Royal College of Physicians
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Situated in the grounds of the Royal College of Physicians' headquarters near Regent's Park, London, the medicinal garden was extensively replanted in 2005 and features over 1,300 species of plant. The RCP garden of medicinal plants is unique in that almost every one has a link to medicine....
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