# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Herbs and the Art of Healing in the Middle Ages
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Friends of the Auburn Public Library Fundraiser
 
A presentation by
Professor Giovanni Spani
Professor of Italian and Medieval Studies in the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the College of the Holy Cross

In the Middle Ages, herbs, flowers, and perfumes were integral to daily life, intertwined with medicine and magic. Medicinal plants and herbs formed a major part of the pharmacopeia. Medical practice followed Hippocratic tradition. Treatments included various surgical interventions, using herbal preparations for anesthesia and wine as antiseptic. This presentation examines medieval healing techniques for the cure of multiple diseases. 

Friday, April 17, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Pakachoag Center
203 Pakachoag St. • Auburn, MA

Doors open at 6pm and admission is $20 (Cash, Check, PayPal). Pre-registration is required by emailing friendsofauburnplibrary@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auburn/herbs-and-the-art-of-healing-in-the-middle-ages/200029897541621
- **Event Categories**: Art, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Auburn
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pakachoag Center
- **lat**: 42.21667
- **long**: -71.81866
- **full address**: Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St.,Auburn, Massachusetts, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St.,Auburn, Massachusetts, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, Nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Herbs and the Art of Healing in the Middle Ages ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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