Secret Remedy. Herbalism is an ancient form of medicine, but many believe it works. Herbs and plants can be used to treat a wide range of conditions. In the old times, specific herbs, plants or flowers were called magical herbs as a way of guarding the ingredients of what the healers used in their remedies, kind of like keeping a trade secret in a way. Modern herbalists concede that pharmaceuticals are more effective in emergency situations where time is of the essence.
Today we will meet Selena. She is a healer who uses traditional healing rather than contemporary medicine. As herbalist, Selena is interested in making medicinal infusions from various herbs that are found in nature and uses extracts from parts of plants, such as the roots or leaves or flowers. Many herbalists, often grow or ‘wildcraft’ their own herbs (pick their own herbs in the wild).
This leads her to the property of the famous Duke Bernard. It is well known that some of the most healing bulls grow in this place. She wants to make the most powerful natural remedy that will cure people of many diseases. So, the search for medicinal herbs begins…
