From Nature’s Pharmacy:
How indigenous knowledge spurs modern medicine and drug discovery.
Delve into the fascinating world of ethnobotany, exploring how Dr. King’s lifelong passion for plant-based healing has led to groundbreaking developments in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. King will offer insights into his early experiences living with indigenous communities in South America, learning about their traditional uses of plants for medicine, and the ethical considerations involved in bringing these ancient practices into the global market. He will discuss the importance of sustainability and respectful collaboration with local communities, emphasizing the crucial balance between conservation and commerce.
Dr. King is a luminary in the field of ethnobotanical research and sustainable pharmaceutical development. Currently serving as the Chief Sustainable Supply, Ethnobotanical Research, and IP Officer at Jaguar Health, he will share his remarkable journey from a young adventurer in the Amazon rainforest to a pioneering figure in the integration of traditional botanical knowledge with modern medicine.
Visit with Suzanne Elliot at 6 PM In the Galley
Please join us for a conversation with local herbalist Suzanne Elliot in the galley at 6 PM before the feature presentation at 7 PM. Coffee/tea and complimentary baked goods will be provided.
Suzanne practices her craft in a quaint little 1940s cottage in El Granada. She offers a variety of herbal classes and workshops specializing in a hands-on approach. Her charming herb garden serves as a living classroom, as do all the abundant natural surroundings that the Coastside has to offer. Whether discussing hiking, gathering, cooking, making natural skin care products, learning about the use of herbs in women’s health or the study of herbology, the conversation will be informative and thought provoking.
