The Power Of Mountain Herbs

2019

The Power of Mountain Herbs is a journey through the world of medicinal mountain plants. Set 3,000 meters above sea level, each episode focuses on a group of herbs, exploring their cultural histories across regions and their role in improving daily life within local communities. The episodes examine cultivation, harvesting, and processing, revealing centuries of knowledge behind their use in both folk and modern medicine.

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Doctors And Healers
2019-01-01
We follow doctors and traditional healers helping their community by collecting the right plants for the right needs of their patients; not only for humans but also for animals.
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Connecting The World
2019-01-01
When we talk about mountain herbs, we tend to think of villages using plants for local needs. In this episode we look at how these plants are being used to connect to the world.
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Ancient Knowledge And Modern Times
2019-01-01
The knowledge of the use of mountain herbs has been transmitted for centuries inside families and institutions. Preserving this science for future generations is a vital mission.

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AJ Donnelly Narrator

The Power Of Mountain Herbs

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Doctors And Healers

Connecting The World

Ancient Knowledge And Modern Times

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