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The Cultural Origins of Medicinal Plants

Cullman Hall of the Universe
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Across time and cultures, humans have always relied on plants for food, clothing, and medicine. Today, traditional plant use continues and thrives even in urban environments where substitutes—such as pharmaceutical medicine—are more widespread. Dr. Ina Vandebroek will lead an ethnobotanical tour from the Bolivian Amazon to New York City as she traces the importance of medicinal plants in primary healthcare among indigenous peoples and immigrant communities. 

Proudly sponsored by Judy and Josh Weston.

This program was made possible by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).