Lecture 1 – The Use of Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Certain Culture-Specific Illnesses in Maltese Folk Tradition
Led by ethno-biologist and environmental warden Timothy J. Tabone, this lecture delves into how traditional Maltese healers used locally grown herbs to treat culturally specific ailments such as the fright-jaundice syndrome. Participants will gain insight into the cultural roots of these remedies, explore traditional herbal treatments, and understand the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge and folk practices in today’s world.