exploring Herbal Medicine from Ancient to modern Greece

The mystery and magic of ancient Greece continue to invoke our sense of curiosity.

Join us as we explore the myriad ways herbal medicine weaved into ancient life and be inspired to carry on tradition.

  • Herbal Medicine Course

    Ancient Greek Herbal Medicine Course

    Explore the mythical and magical practice of herbal medicine in ancient Greece during a 6-month online course.

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  • Herbal Tours

    Come explore the botanical bounty of Greece with us. From mountains to islands, we’ll learn about medicinal plants, Greek mythology, herbal remedies, and traditions with the land. All levels of herbal education welcome.

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  • Guidebooks & Products

    Shop unique Greek products — including a hand-crafted Elderberry Oxymel and original guidebooks to the National Garden, Greek mountains, and more.

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Meet the Greek Herbalist

Maria Christodoulou is a clinical herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine. She teaches and writes about medicinal plants depicted in fantastical myths, ancient scientific texts, and artistic representations that have survived for thousands of years.

Previously, Maria served as a non-profit fundraising administrator for fourteen years with cultural and educational institutions, including the Smithsonian Institution, Onassis Foundation (USA), and New York City Department of Education.

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The Herbal Column
Silver Island Treasures
Silver Island Treasures

A recap of our Soul Blossoming in Nature Yoga and Herbal Retreat on Silver Island on April 21-27 and April 28-May 4, 2024. Silver Island is a family-owned, private Greek island in the Aegean Sea offering an exclusive yoga retreat experience. Maria Christodoulou (The Greek Herbalist) offered herbal inspired workshops for two weeks on the island to kick-start the yoga retreat season that will run until October.

From The National Herald: Mountains of Greece at Risk of Cultural, Environmental, and Aesthetic Losses
From The National Herald: Mountains of Greece at Risk of Cultural, Environmental, and Aesthetic Losses

The mountains of Greece cover 80% of the country’s landmass. They are currently more at risk than at any time in their history. The aesthetic beauty of these landscapes, their phenomenal history and culture, and above all, their high environmental diversity are increasingly threatened due to several main threats.

Wild Samothrace
Wild Samothrace

An interview with Valia Vlatsiou, an expert practitioner in Thai massage and yin yoga, and the television presenter of Βότανα Καρποί της Γης (Herbs: Fruits of the Earth). Valia and Maria Christodoulou (The Greek Herbalist) are offering the Herbal Medicine & Wellness Retreat on Samothrace on August 25-30, 2024.