Grow Your Own Drugs - Season 02

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Episode 1
Ethnobotanist James Wong returns to demonstrate how to grow a variety of natural remedies. He begins by trying to revise perceptions of common garden herbs, preparing an insecticidal wormwood and sage repellent to banish moths from clothes, a migraine remedy in the form of feverfew butter, and an angelica stomach soother for indigestion

Episode 2
Ethnobotanist James Wong prepares a variety of edible plant-based remedies, demonstrating how turmeric can be used to ease muscular aches, and inviting two volunteers to discover how a pungent onion gargle can solve the problem of their recurring sore throats. He also creates a vitamin-packed watercress soup for people suffering from anaemia

Episode 3
Ethnobotanist James Wong investigates plant based medicine.
Although his natural remedies for everyday minor ailments frequently use plants that we would consider to be exotic, many of these will grow really well in our own back gardens.
James shows us how to use lemongrass in an insect repellent spray, transform olive leaves into a pampering face mask, make a soothing burns treatment from aloe vera and chamomile and, perhaps most surprisingly of all, reveals that, not only can you grow tea bushes in this country, you can also turn them into a zingy mouthwash to help fight plaque and freshen breath.
Members of the public, in need of help, give his remedies and beauty treatments a go.

Episode 4
Ethnobotanist James Wong believes plants have more uses than just brightening up a flower border. They contain beneficial properties that could help ease the symptoms of minor everyday health complaints.
James focuses on petals, turning chamomile into a luxurious bath milk and honeysuckle and jasmine into soothing jellies for sore throats. Members of the public are impressed by his ear drops made from mullein flowers, while James puts his money where his mouth is and bravely tries out his own rose petal leg waxing treatment. He shows us how to make a chamomile seat and sniffs out the most fragrant rose varieties.
His recipes are simple to follow and cheap to make, and might just soothe your symptoms if you’re in need of help.

Episode 5
Ethnobotanist James Wong explores the medicinal properties of shrubs and trees, demonstrating how to transform witch hazel into a cooling gel to combat shaving rashes. He also prepares a fragrant eucalyptus rub for treating sinusitis, makes a skin balm for cuts and wounds using St John’s Wort, and creates a pain-relieving frozen granita out of willow bark

Episode 6
James Wong demonstrates the medicinal properties of wild plants.
He uses seaweed from Northern Ireland to create a luxurious body scrub, and turns elderberries into an anti-viral jam. Plus, he reveals how to create a mini flower meadow, and provides handy tips on avoiding the perils of practising homeopathic medicine.

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