Herbal Stories of Simples & Worts

The Massachusetts Bay Colony... Year of Our Lord 1621

Nestled along the rugged coast of New England, the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century was home to a fascinating interplay of herbal wellness practices. Among the early settlers and indigenous tribes, the use of simples and worts—herbs used individually or in combinations for healing—played a pivotal role in daily life. As we look back at these…