IMMpress Volume 13 Issue 1 – Traditional Healing and Medicine

About the cover

This issue’s cover explores the theme of “Traditional Healing and Medicine” by depicting the dialogue between ancient practices and modern clinical care. Plants and pharmaceutical pills are scattered across the page, visually representing the connection between traditional herbal remedies and contemporary medicine. Across the world, healing practices rooted in native flora and fauna remain deeply tied to cultural identity, history, and even spirituality. As researchers work to validate these approaches, rigorous scientific testing helps us re-contextualize the role of traditional medicine in the modern clinical setting.

Design notes

Our designers drew inspiration from the natural world, using earth tones — browns, greys, greens, and beige — to represent the origins of traditional remedies. This palette pays homage to the plants, minerals, and natural elements that have long been sources of healing across cultures. Organic textures and imagery woven throughout the issue further reflect the deep connection between traditional medicine and the Earth, reminding readers of the roots of our traditional healing practices.

– Jennifer Ahn