I am Botanic Bob, while still on the road, naturopath, herbalist, author, nature lover, learner, poet, walker, musical beginner, drinker of Khayyam’s “wine”, and some kind of healer.
I am based in Ibiza, Spain, where I run a naturopathic practice serving the local community. I work mainly with medicinal plants.
Bio
My interest in and love for all things natural goes way back to when I was a child exploring the local countryside and its woods, ponds and brooks… (Read more)
About Herbal Medicine
Herbs, along with massage, must surely be the one of the oldest forms of medicines used by human beings. Herbal medicine is very effective and certainly remains relevant today… (Read more)
A Mediterranean Home Herbal
I am writing a book called Mediterranean Healing Herbs: A Holistic Household Guide. While I am writing it, I am making the developing manuscript available – as a work in progress – on this website.
Field Notes From the Rain Forest of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
An account of a small scale project to document some of the medicinal plants important to the native Temuan people in peninsular Malaysia. To read about my Malaysian adventure, see here.
Naturopathic Consultations Online
Not everyone is able to travel to my practice. For those who live too far away or who find it difficult to travel, I offer consultations online. More details here.
Blog: Old-World Medicinal Plants
Latest Posts
Traditional Use of Medicinal Plants on Milos Island, Greece
Milos is an island in the Cyclades group of islandsContinue reading “Traditional Use of Medicinal Plants on Milos Island, Greece”
Traditional Use, Chemistry and Properties of Nigella Damascena
The genus Nigella (Ranunculaceae) is distributed throughout the Mediterranean basin.Continue reading “Traditional Use, Chemistry and Properties of Nigella Damascena”
Phytotherapy for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Azin and Khazali (2021) of Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran,Continue reading “Phytotherapy for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome”
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Consultations
I see clients with a wide range of complaints who wish to use herbs as an alternative to, or complementary to, medical drugs, at my practice in Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza. Please note though that I am unable to offer appointments to short-term visitors to the island. For further information, see here.
Drawing and paintings of plants from A Modern Herbal by M. Grieve (1931): Marsh Mallow, Garlic, Lavender, Rosemary. Photo of woman at desk from Pikist.
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