Physic garden
Physic Garden
Physic Garden (/ˈfɪzɪk ˈɡɑːrdən/) is a type of herb garden with a specific focus on medicinal plants and herbs. The term "physic" in this context is derived from the ancient Greek word "physike," which refers to the science of healing.
Etymology
The term "Physic Garden" comes from the Latin "physica," meaning "natural science," and "gardinum," meaning "garden." This term was used in the Middle Ages to describe gardens where medicinal plants were grown. These gardens were often associated with monasteries, universities, and other institutions of learning.
History
Physic Gardens have a long history dating back to the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans, who recognized the medicinal properties of certain plants and herbs. During the Middle Ages, Physic Gardens were often associated with monasteries where monks would grow and study these plants. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Physic Gardens became increasingly common in universities where they were used for teaching and research in botany and medicine.
Related Terms
- Herb Garden: A garden where herbs are cultivated for culinary, medicinal, or spiritual use.
- Botanical Garden: A garden dedicated to the collection, cultivation and display of a wide range of plants labelled with their botanical names.
- Apothecary: A medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica to physicians, surgeons, and patients.
- Materia Medica: The body of collected knowledge about the therapeutic properties of any substance used for healing (i.e., medicines).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physic garden
- Wikipedia's article - Physic garden
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