Interdisciplinary Art Group SERDE

Folk Pharmacy

Exhibition and workshop

Folk Pharmacy is an artistic interpretation based on culturally scientific research on indoor plants used for treatment of diseases. Aloe, kalanchoe, spironema and others thrive on many a windowsill. The olden time plants are joined by new and exotic ones. The produce of the green pharmacy can be used fresh, in poultices and as tea or in tincture. By viewing this tradition within the context of contemporary culture we’re going to turn the city people’s attention to home-grown and environmentally friendly produce. We offer a broader view of this simple folk tradition and the knowledge of plants found on city inhabitants’ windowsills and balconies. Along with decorative flowers also tea and seasoning plants can be grown on balconies. Therefore we want to motivate people to think of the balcony as a city dweller’s garden and pharmacy, which is always at hand and is an important part of everyday life.