Posts Tagged ‘camphor’
Chamomile & Camphor: A Day in the Life of Colonial Herbalist Martha Ballard
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 30, 1791 On this day, in the annals of herbal history, Martha Ballard, the esteemed herbalist and midwife of Hallowell, Maine, put quill to paper and recorded her daily work. Little did…
Read MoreMartha Ballard: Herbalist, Midwife, and Village Healer of Maine
Martha’s Marvelous Journal November 30, 1799 On this day, Martha Ballard recorded her work as an herbalist and midwife. For 27 years, Martha kept a journal of her work as the town healer and midwife for Hallowell, Maine. In all, Martha assisted with 816 births. Today, Martha’s marvelous journal gives us a glimpse into the…
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