Maria Christodoulou

Maria Christodoulou is a clinical herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine. She offers plant walks and botanical tours throughout Greece and virtual courses inspired by her Greek ancestry. Maria attended ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism in New York after serving as a non-profit fundraising administrator for 14 years with cultural and educational institutions in New York City and Washington, DC, including at the Smithsonian Institution. She holds a Master’s in Library and Information Science.

Maria has an endless fascination with ancient history and a deep commitment to teaching others about the beauty and botanical bounty of the Greek landscape. She has presented on a wide range of topics, including ancient and modern Greek uses of medicinal plants, botanical mythology, and the landscapes of Greece, for both the academic and herbal communities. Her work has been featured in international media outlets. Maria’s book, Herbs of Greece: Four Seasons of Ancient Plants for Modern Health (Timber Press) is forthcoming in 2027.

Language spoken: English