BotSoc / CREW / SANBI webinar: South Africa's Medicinal Plants

We delve into a broad background, participative research with traditional healers and practical responses to the challenges posed by increased human demands on a shrinking nature. We’re joined by Prof. Neil Crouch, Nolwazi Mbongwa, Dr Karin Hannweg and Dr Louise Swemmer and look forward to having an increased understanding of the complexities surrounding medicinal plant use.

[@lodgechant]

I was deeply moved by how consultative and openhearted those of you who are working at the interface of conservation and traditional African medicine practice are. These are the kinds of stories I wish the news was full of!

[@stu691]

Did you check if the rastas Cape Nature Permit to sell and grow protected flora was upto date.😂. Thank you for posting this very informative webinar stream that you guys did. I recently got into medicinal plants and I am quite disappointed at myself for not studying for something in the direction of ethonobontany. Over this last 2 years i have been planting what I call my Fynbos Big 5 even though the one is a succulent. They are Leonotis Leonurus, Sutherlandia Frutescens, Artemisia Afra, Sceletium Tortuosum and my nr 1 Agathosma Betulina and Crenulata - Buchu and I believe the cure to all is in a tincture comprised from these 5 species. Just need to figure out the perfect combination. Sofar results have been mind blowing and life changing for some. So once again thank you all for taking the time and for sharing your knowledge , ita more than much appreciated. Cheers BuchuStu