On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Uriach Foundation has organized the exhibition “The Trementinaires: Between Mountains and Remedies” to highlight the legacy of these brave and entrepreneurial women who, between the mid-19th and early 20th centuries, traveled across Catalonia offering natural remedies to support their families.
In today’s society, the trementinaires symbolize the bond with nature and the importance of preserving traditional knowledge. Their memory inspires the revival of natural medicine and the growing interest in more holistic approaches to health and well-being.
These women stand as an emblem of female empowerment, reminding us of women’s ability to lead, innovate, and sustain communities through their knowledge and skills.
Their influence also extends to the appreciation of biodiversity and the preservation of ecosystems—crucial aspects in the current fight against climate change. Their legacy promotes and exemplifies the much-needed return to our roots, to sustainability, and to gender equality in society.
The exhibition will be hosted at Uriach’s facilities in Sant Cugat del Vallès from March 4 to 15.