The autumn crocus is beautiful, poisonous, and tied to a long history of gout care.In 1763, Austrian doctor Anton von Störck published work on using Colchicum as medicine.Later, researchers identified colchicine, a substance that remains important in gout treatment.The plant’s history shows why a remedy’s amount and preparation matter. A plant used in medicine can also be dangerous, so this is a history story, not advice for self-treatment.If you enjoy the surprising past of familiar plants and modern medicine, this one is for you.  If you enjoy learning about herbs, traditional remedies, and the science behind natural medicine, be sure to subscribe to The Herbalists Compendium. New videos…