RCP Garden podcast
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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 30 episodes
RCP Garden podcast
Latest Episodes
Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
The Silver Birch combines beauty and old and new medicinal uses with a history of magic and large scale industrial uses.
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10:02
Meadowsweet and the origin of aspirin
A pretty plant that was very important in the discovery and naming of that most popular medicine aspirin.
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7:09
Cornflower or Bachelors Button
This beautiful flower carries the weight of many traditions. It is also under threat because of changes in farming practices.
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7:15