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Best Episodes of Grow Your Own Drugs
Flowers
S1 Ep2
9.2
9th Mar 2009
In the second episode of this six-part series exploring plant-based natural remedies and beauty treatments, ethnobotanist James Wong turns the spotlight on flowers.
He reveals the historical use of marigolds, violas and elderflowers as ways to help relieve the symptoms of everyday ailments such as sore throats, acne and eczema. Sufferers of each of these, who are keen to find a natural solution to their health problems, try out James's remedies.
Garden Herbs
S2 Ep1
8.7
23rd Mar 2010
In this opening episode, James sets out to reinvent our perception of common and garden herbs. His simple, cheap but highly original recipes include an angelica stomach soother for indigestion, a fragrant anti-dandruff hair oil, and an insecticidal wormwood and sage repellent to help banish the pesky clothes moth. Members of the public try James's remedies and are often surprised by the results.
Herbs
S1 Ep4
8.7
23rd Mar 2009
Most people use herbs to give food a bit of extra taste and flavour, but in this episode, ethnobotanist James Wong explores their more traditional use in helping treat a range of minor everyday ailments, from cold sores and insect bites to bad breath. Sufferers try them out to see if these natural remedies help relieve their symptoms.
James also uses peppermint to whip up a fragrant homemade body scrub
Worst Episodes of Grow Your Own Drugs
Fruit
S1 Ep1
6.7
2nd Mar 2009
Face mask from Papaya and Kiwi, Fig Syrup, Chicken Soup and more!
Petals
S2 Ep4
7.7
13th Apr 2010
James focuses on petals, turning chamomile into a luxurious bath milk and honeysuckle and jasmine into soothing jellies for sore throats. Members of the public are impressed by his ear drops made from mullein flowers, while James puts his money where his mouth is and bravely tries out his own rose petal leg waxing treatment. He shows us how to make a chamomile seat and sniffs out the most fragrant rose varieties.
Trees
S1 Ep3
7.8
16th Mar 2009
Third episode of the six-part series exploring plant-based natural remedies and beauty treatments.
Ethnobotanist James Wong focuses on trees. His recipes for natural tree remedies include a soothing gel for varicose veins made from conkers, a fragrant cologne made from pine, a lotion to tackle head lice and a traditional tea which could help improve memory function.
It is a fascinating mix of gardening, science and history, and the volunteers who try James's remedies find out if they can actually help.
Grow Your Own Drugs Episode Guide
Fruit
S1 Ep1
6.7
2nd Mar 2009
Face mask from Papaya and Kiwi, Fig Syrup, Chicken Soup and more!
Flowers
S1 Ep2
9.2
9th Mar 2009
In the second episode of this six-part series exploring plant-based natural remedies and beauty treatments, ethnobotanist James Wong turns the spotlight on flowers.
He reveals the historical use of marigolds, violas and elderflowers as ways to help relieve the symptoms of everyday ailments such as sore throats, acne and eczema. Sufferers of each of these, who are keen to find a natural solution to their health problems, try out James's remedies.
Trees
S1 Ep3
7.8
16th Mar 2009
Third episode of the six-part series exploring plant-based natural remedies and beauty treatments.
Ethnobotanist James Wong focuses on trees. His recipes for natural tree remedies include a soothing gel for varicose veins made from conkers, a fragrant cologne made from pine, a lotion to tackle head lice and a traditional tea which could help improve memory function.
It is a fascinating mix of gardening, science and history, and the volunteers who try James's remedies find out if they can actually help.
Herbs
S1 Ep4
8.7
23rd Mar 2009
Most people use herbs to give food a bit of extra taste and flavour, but in this episode, ethnobotanist James Wong explores their more traditional use in helping treat a range of minor everyday ailments, from cold sores and insect bites to bad breath. Sufferers try them out to see if these natural remedies help relieve their symptoms.
James also uses peppermint to whip up a fragrant homemade body scrub
Roots
S1 Ep5
8.5
30th Mar 2009
James Wong focuses on what he considers the unsung heroes of the plant world - roots. Using valerian, echinacea, ginger and marshmallow, he creates tasty remedies to help combat stress, soothe coughs, relieve nausea and boost your immune system. These are tried out by sufferers in need of help.
Veg
S1 Ep6
8.5
6th Apr 2009
Ethnobotanist James Wong shows viewers how to grow and transform common vegetables into treatments which might help ease muscle sprains and make a great addition to a low cholesterol diet. James also turns cucumbers into a soothing eye gel for sufferers to try
Grow Your Own Drugs For Christmas
S1 Ep7
16th Dec 2009
Ethnobotanist James Wong returns to BBC Two with a one-hour Christmas special of Grow Your Own Drugs. He delves into the origins of our favourite Christmas plants and shows us how to think entirely differently about how we make use of them in the build-up to Christmas. James demonstrates how traditional Christmas plants can be made into natural remedies, recipes and original hand-made presents to see you through the Christmas season.
James Wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that people should start making their own remedies in order to save money and feel healthier plus providing simple remedies to everyday ailments. Wong tries out his remedies on members of the public in order to demonstrate the beneficial effects of natural remedies, adding appropriate safety warnings. He is careful to stress that viewers should always seek medical advice before trying natural medicines, and in discussing the outcomes of treatment always states "It's not a clinical trial..." and acknowledges that results might be attributed to a placebo effect.
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The best rated episodes of Grow Your Own Drugs are:
Flowers S1E2 rated 9.2
Garden Herbs S2E1 rated 8.7
Herbs S1E4 rated 8.7
The lowest rated episodes of Grow Your Own Drugs are:
Fruit S1E1 rated 6.7
Petals S2E4 rated 7.7
Trees S1E3 rated 7.8
The first episode of Grow Your Own Drugs aired on March 02, 2009.
The last episode of Grow Your Own Drugs aired on April 27, 2010.
