Folk Remedies and Medicinal Plants of Southern Appalachia With Dr. Rebecca Linger

Wednesday, August 12, 12:15 pm, Art Gallery

Join Rebecca Linger, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at University of Charleston's School of Pharmacy as she discusses the ethnopharmacology of Appalachia – the study of the effects of plants, fungi and microorganisms used by the peoples of Appalachia. Early settlers of this area confronted with illness and disease discovered a wealth of useful therapeutic herbals. Come along on this journey of discovery as we take a closer look at native plants and their amazing properties!