An application designed to digitally preserve, explore, and share traditional and holistic healing practices and techniques passed through generations.
Root2Remedy seeks to merge oral tradition with modern technology. Users will have access to an archive of herbal remedies, spiritual rituals, and home-based healing approach, while also having the option to contribute their own.
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Users can manually submit remedies passed down through generations, along with personal stories, rituals, or cultural significance behind them. Each submission will be added to the Root2Remedy archive. This archive will serve as a digital time capsule where communities can learn from one another and preserve this traditional knowledge.
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Users can input specific health symptoms or concerns (like "sore throat" or "inflammation") to discover related remedies. The results will feature both modern and traditional health methods across cultures.
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An interactive healing map will display the geographical roots of remedies, herbal traditions, and practices.
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A digital botanical library that features a wide array of herbs, roots, and minerals. Each entry will include the name, traditional and modern uses, toxicity warnings, cultural footnotes, and dosage guidelines. This library will serve as a reference and educational guide for users.
The Root2Remedy application will be an ideal application for educators and students who are interested in traditional / holistic healing, herbalists and doulas. Families and individuals interested in preserving and reclaiming their generational knowledge.
Modern medicine, as we know it today, has deep historical roots in traditional and holistic healing practices. Long before large pharmaceutical companies dominated healthcare, communities relied on plants, roots, and minerals for their health. Those who cared for the sick were known as healers, midwives, herbalists, shamans, etc. These practices were rooted within the culture and community.
While Root2Remedy seeks to honor the cultural wisdom being shared, we want to also protect everyone involved. The information shared on Root2Remedy reflects generational knowledge of traditional practices and personal experiences with healing. Root2Remedy is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment. All users should consult with a licensed physician or general healthcare provider before trying any new remedy, especially if you have underlying health conditions, are pregnant, or are on medications.
The Root2Remedy archive includes user-submitted content. These remedies are shared with respect and integrity for generational wisdom, but they may not be evaluated by scientific research. We ask that all users approach all contributions with curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and personal responsibility.
Lastly, by using Root2Remedy, you agree that you are solely responsible for how you use any of the information provided. Those that choose to share their generational knowledge are not liable for any adverse reactions, injuries, or outcomes related to the use or misuse of any remedy found here.
Front-End: • HTML5 — for page structure and layout • CSS3 — for custom styling (earth-toned branding, navigation bar, and form layouts)
Back-End: • Python 3.9 — for server-side logic • Flask — lightweight web framework for building the application routes and handling user submissions
Storage: • JSON File (remedies.json) — to permanently store user-submitted remedies without using a traditional database
Other Tools: • Git & GitHub — for version control and project repository • Jinja2 — Flask’s built-in template engine for dynamic HTML pages
Prerequisites: • Python 3.9+ installed • Pip (Python package manager) • Git (optional for cloning the repository)
All remedies submitted through the website are saved permanently in a local file called remedies.json.
-Static files (images, stylesheets) are stored inside the /static/ directory.
-HTML page templates are located in the /templates/ directory.
-A professional Disclaimer pop-up ensures users are aware the remedies are informational only.
-This project was built with user-friendliness, cultural respect, and visual branding in mind.