Royal College of Physicians
RCP Garden podcast
Situated in the grounds of the Royal College of Physicians' headquarters near Regent's Park, London, the medicinal garden was extensively replanted in 2005 and features over 1,300 species of plant. The RCP garden of medicinal plants is unique in that almost every one has a link to medicine. Podcasts inspired by the RCP medicinal garden tell the stories behind the plants it contains and explore their connections with medicine. Presented by Professor Anthony Dayan, RCP garden fellow.
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May 13, 2026
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Episodes
Dolomiaea costus (costus) 13.05.2026 9:41
Since this podcast was made, the botanical name for costus has been changed from Saussurea costus to Dolomiaea costus. Support the show
Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop) 13.05.2026 10:05
Snowdrop and dementia. Support the show
Inula helenium (elecampane) 13.05.2026 8:53
Sweetness, beauty and the kidney. Support the show
Vitex agnus-castus (the chaste tree) 13.05.2026 6:17
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Bryonia alba (white bryony) Dioscorea communis (black bryony) 13.05.2026 7:47
Since this podcast was made, the botanical name for black bryony has changed from Tamus communis to Dioscorea communis. Support the show
Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle) 13.05.2026 9:49
The vinca alkaloids. Support the show
Salix lanata (woolly willow) and Salix purpurea (purple willow) 13.05.2026 11:33
We currently grow Salix caprea (goat willow). Support the show
Achillea millefolium (yarrow) 13.05.2026 8:27
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Taxus baccata (yew) 13.05.2026 9:53
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Scabiosa columbaria (small scabious or dwarf pincushion flower) 13.05.2026 10:06
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Valeriana officinalis (valerian) 13.05.2026 12:40
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Punica granatum (pomegranate) 13.05.2026 12:25
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Tanacetum cinerariifolium (pyrethrum) 13.05.2026 10:48
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Rheum officinale (Chinese rhubarb) 13.05.2026 9:59
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Smilax aspera (prickly ivy) 13.05.2026 8:00
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Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) Olea europea (olive) 13.05.2026 12:11
Please note that we now have an Halesia carolina in the RCP garden. Support the show
Rosa species (rose) 13.05.2026 10:41
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Salvia officinalis (sage) and Thymus vulgaris (thyme) 13.05.2026 9:56
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Senna species (senna) 11.05.2026 8:06
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Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) 11.05.2026 11:06
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Melilotus officinalis (melilot or yellow sweet clover) 11.05.2026 9:41
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Malus species (apple) 11.05.2026 11:10
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Galega officinalis (goat's rue) 11.05.2026 8:27
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Humulus lupulus (common hop) 11.05.2026 9:48
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2016 - An introduction to the garden of medicinal plants 11.05.2026 9:17
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