Living Medicine Coughs, Colds & Allergies

A session at Chelsea Physic Garden on the plants used as remedies for coughs, colds and allergies, based in the garden in Chelsea, London.

Living Medicine: Coughs, Colds & Allergies centres on the plants grown at Chelsea Physic Garden and on how they have been used to ease common respiratory complaints and allergic reactions. The subject is tied to the garden's living collection, so the plants themselves are the starting point for the discussion.

The activity suits adults and curious visitors interested in herbal traditions and plant lore, as well as people passing through London who want a plant-focused outing in Chelsea. It is a good fit for anyone who wants to connect the history of medicinal plants with the species they can see growing.

The garden is located at 66 Royal Hospital Road, in the Chelsea district of south-west London.