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Zingiber officinale

Why do plants have names such as 'allheal' and 'woundwort' and why did we import tons of bark from a South American tree? A look at the historical and present day use of plants in both alternative and mainstream medicine, concentrating on those containing alkaloids, essential oils, mucilages and other chemicals of known medicinal value. The course includes a field visit and a look at the medicinal plants in the garden at Madingley.

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Course dates

24 Jun 2016 to 26 Jun 2016

Course duration

1 weekend(s)

Course fee

£260

Academic Directors, Course Directors and Tutors are subject to change, when necessary.

Venue

Institute of Continuing Education
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
CB23 8AQ
UK

Qualifications / Credits

Non-accredited

Course code

1516NRX067