Conference
Andar per erbe incantate.
Incursione botanica tra le piante alimurgiche (Wandering among enchanted herbs
A botanical journey through edible wild plants)
with Abbi Molinari, wild plant forager, and Giulia Farina, literary scholar and activist
Sunday, October 5th, 3:00 PM
In the Central Pavilion and through the Jasmine Tunnels
In ancient times, identifying plants and herbs relied on the five senses — precious tools now largely replaced by modern scientific technologies.
Yet by following a path rooted in the ancient knowledge of witches and wise women — skilled herbalists aware of the healing powers of plants — it is still possible to rediscover alimurgic plants (wild edible plants). Through the language of botany, we embark on a fascinating journey to learn how to recognize wild herbs and uncover their extraordinary nutraceutical properties.
Among leaves and roots, stories and flavors, a forgotten heritage comes back to life — one that intertwines nature, culture, and wellbeing. You’ll learn how herbs once considered magical can actually be used to prepare nourishing meals, soothing salves, and perhaps even… love potions.
The event is held in Italian
Bio
Abbi Molinari
Known as Abbi delle erbe, she is a devoted wild plant forager and nature lover who has spent nearly four decades studying wild flora. Her approach is grounded in the earth and its generous offerings. With humility and passion, she shares her knowledge of the uses and properties of plants, hoping this boundless source of nourishment, healing, and tradition will not be forgotten, but passed down through generations.
Giulia Farina
With a background in literature, Giulia Farina is an activist and event organizer. She works in the theater world and is a member of Le Donne della Porta Accanto, an intersectional transfeminist collective, for which she manages digital communications and coordinates events and initiatives.