Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Examining cultural use and isolation of essential components.
Marilee Benore, Professor of Biology & Biochemistry and Chair of Behavioral and Biological Sciences Program – University of Michigan
Aromatic and medicinal plants are critical components of medications, food and perfumes. The medicinal properties of plants have been utilized for millennia, and half of our current drugs were originally derived from plant extracts. Increasing use of alternative medications and natural products have driven interest and research on natural products. This presentation will include information on our program, in which students learn to isolate and characterize oils and other compounds and describe our visits to some medicinal gardens in Europe. All your senses will be used during this presentation!
Location:
Birmingham Next