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New Editorial on the Open Science Network

cquave January 22, 2015 January 22, 2015Education education, ethnobiology, ethnobotany, teaching

We have a new editorial piece on the progress of the Open Science Network in Ethnobiology published in Ethnobiology Letters. Click here to read more about what’s happening with the OSN!

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    What makes a wine biodynamic? During a recent tri What makes a wine biodynamic?

During a recent trip through Bordeaux, France, I had the opportunity to walk the vineyards of Clos Systey @clos.systey , a small family-owned estate in the heart of Saint-Émilion. I arrived expecting to learn about wine. I left with a much deeper appreciation for how some growers view the vineyard as a living ecosystem.

From the meaning of terroir to the differences between conventional, organic, and biodynamic viticulture, this latest Nature's Pharmacy explores the philosophy, science, and traditions behind one of the world's most fascinating approaches to agriculture.
Along the way, you'll discover what cow horns have to do with viticulture, how biodiversity shapes the vineyard, and why the family behind Clos Systey believes healthy wine begins with healthy soil.

🍷 Read the latest Nature's Pharmacy 

#Bordeaux #Biodynamic #Viticulture #SaintEmillion #WineTravel
    One of my favorite activities in France last month One of my favorite activities in France last month was a cooking lesson with cookbook author Sarala Terpstra @thebordeauxdiary. We prepared a beautiful vegetarian French meal together, but the biggest surprise of the night was dessert.

I'll confess... I was skeptical. Crème brûlée without cream or eggs?

One bite changed my mind. Silky custard, fragrant vanilla, and that irresistible crack of caramelized sugar. It was every bit as satisfying as the classic!

The best part was getting to torch the sugar topping! 🔥

I've shared the recipe, photos, and more from our evening together in my latest newsletter.

Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by a vegan version of a favorite dish?

#Bordeaux #FrenchCooking #CremeBrulee #PlantBased #TravelFood #FoodCulture #NaturesPharmacy #FrenchCuisine #CookingClass #CulinaryTravel
    What do centuries-old jars of dried herbs, mineral What do centuries-old jars of dried herbs, minerals, fungi, and handwritten labels have to teach us about the future of medicine?
Quite a lot, as it turns out!
One of the highlights of my travels through southern France was visiting Le Droguier at the University of Montpellier, home to one of Europe's oldest surviving collections of materia medica. 
In my latest Nature's Pharmacy article, I take you inside this remarkable museum and explore why collections like these are far more than relics of the past. They may help shape the medicines of the future.
🔗 Read the full story on Substack

#NaturesPharmacy #Ethnobotany #MateriaMedica #HistoryOfMedicine #MedicinalPlants #MuseumCollections #Herbarium #NaturalProducts #Pharmacognosy #ScienceCommunication #Montpellier #France #TravelWithPurpose
    🌍 Summer field season is in full swing! The past 🌍 Summer field season is in full swing!

The past several weeks have taken me from the canals of the Netherlands to a scientific meeting in France, ancient olive groves in southern Italy, and soon...the steppes of Mongolia.

Along the way I've:
🌿 Completed writing a major NIH grant renewal application to support the next 5 years of natural product discovery research in my lab.
🎓 Helped my daughter prepare for college in the Netherlands.
🧪 Shared new research at the Society of Ethnobotany meeting in Montpellier alongside members of the Quave Research Group.
🍷 Explored centuries-old traditions of organic and biodynamic viticulture in Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion.
🌱 Conducted field collections of medicinal plants across Basilicata and Puglia to replenish our laboratory's research collections.
🐎 Packed for a two-week expedition in Mongolia, where I'll be documenting wild medicinal plants and collecting herbarium specimens—mostly by horseback and tent camping.

I'll be completely off-grid for the next couple of weeks, but I've scheduled several posts sharing some of the fascinating things I've learned during this summer's travels—from Roman-era olive groves to  sustainable viticulture.

Before I leave for my next expedition, I wanted to share this summer update with you. I hope you'll enjoy following along while I'm away!

🔗 Read the full newsletter on Substack at Nature's Pharmacy.

#Ethnobotany #FieldResearch #NaturalProducts #MedicinalPlants #ScienceCommunication #PlantScience #Biodiversity #WomenInSTEM #Mongolia #Italy #France
    Embraced in the trunk of a 2,000 year old olive tr Embraced in the trunk of a 2,000 year old olive tree located in Fasano, Puglia. This tree, plus thousands of others, were planted in the time of the Roman Empire to produce liquid gold - olive oil to light lamps across the Mediterranean. This particular variety is Ogliarola Salentina 🫒 🇮🇹 In Puglia, there is an initiative to document monumental trees (>250 years old), hence the reason for the number placard on this one. I also had the opportunity to taste a peppery extra virgin olive oil pressed from the green fruit of these trees. It was like tasting a special slice of history! Incredible.
    Trulli in Alberobello, Puglia Trulli in Alberobello, Puglia
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    Singing tonight with the village elders 🎶🎶 I first Singing tonight with the village elders 🎶🎶 I first met these women when I was just 22 years old and they welcomed me into their community with open arms. It’s so special to spend time together now with them as they teach the next generation, including my daughter, their songs 💕💕
    Relaxing evening of music and community in Ginestr Relaxing evening of music and community in Ginestra, Italy 🇮🇹
    Did you know that one of the most important organs Did you know that one of the most important organs shaping lifelong health is only temporary? In this episode of Foodie Pharmacology, I sit down with developmental biologist Dr. Cheryl Rosenfeld to explore the fascinating science of the placenta and its role as the communication hub between mother and developing baby. We discuss the emerging concept of the placenta-brain axis and discuss how maternal diet, the gut microbiome, environmental exposures, and even tiny molecular signals can influence fetal development long before birth. From serotonin and the microbiome to probiotics, inflammation, and the hidden impacts of modern life, this conversation reveals how the earliest environment we experience may shape health outcomes for years to come.
    Jasmine and roses in bloom perfume the air along t Jasmine and roses in bloom perfume the air along the fields of grapevines. Saint-Emilion, France 🇫🇷
    Nothing quite like a glass of Saint-Emilion Grand Nothing quite like a glass of Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 🍷. Evening by the historic washing fountain. Monolithic church in the background. Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France. 🇫🇷
    Thank you @societyforethnobotany for a fabulous we Thank you @societyforethnobotany for a fabulous week of science, exchange, and engaging discussions! This year’s congress theme of undisciplined #ethnobotany was not only unique, but also opened the door for new ways of thinking about people and planet! Thank you to the Botanical Institute of Montpellier and the University of Montpellier for hosting our international group! Also - I had so many proud PI moments - fantastic talk by @plantpotion Dr. Ella Vardeman and poster by former lab member Dr. Airy Gras Mas @airy_gras_mas 💕💕 I’m grateful for all the people that make up this society I’ve been a member of since 2004!
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    I 🩷 materia medica! They have a really nice collec I 🩷 materia medica! They have a really nice collection at Le Droguier of the Faculty of Pharmacy in Montpellier ⚕️
    I couldn’t have asked for a better crowd to celebr I couldn’t have asked for a better crowd to celebrate my birthday with! Love my #ethnobotany crew!  Amazing company, tasty food (I had the frog legs!!), and delicious fireworks bedazzled dessert!
    Happy birthday to me 🎂🥳 @mariafadiman and I kicked Happy birthday to me 🎂🥳 @mariafadiman and I kicked off my 48th with a lovely visit to the Montpellier open air market this morning under the historic aquaduct 🇫🇷
    Journey to Brazil to uncover the hidden roots of C Journey to Brazil to uncover the hidden roots of Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian spiritual tradition shaped by African plant knowledge, resilience, and cultural memory. In this episode, I speak with ethnobotanist Dr. Bob Voeks to explore how enslaved Africans preserved sacred healing traditions and foodways across the Atlantic, transforming plants into powerful symbols of identity and survival. From spiritual cleansing rituals with sacred leaves to the fascinating story of caruru, a revered okra dish tied to twin deities, we trace the remarkable journey of African plants through the diaspora. Along the way, we uncover surprising connections linking Candomblé, callaloo, and even Southern gumbo, revealing how food can carry history, spirituality, and culture across continents and generations.
    We’re here for the science, but may stay for the f We’re here for the science, but may stay for the food!! @societyforethnobotany @isabellacap._ @mariafadiman @plantpotion #ethnobotany #botany #science
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