In part one of our two-part Medicinal Plants series, Elizabeth Leibovitz will give a lecture on Pharmacognosy: the study of drugs from natural resources. 40% or more of drugs come from natural products, including plants.  We will meet plants that are the source of pharmaceutical drugs and learn their stories- some of which have their roots in traditional medicines. You will come away with a deeper appreciation of the chemistry of plants and how it benefits human health.

This program is free and open to the public.

About the presenter: Elizabeth Leibovitz is an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in the Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences department.  She teaches about medicinal plants.  She is also the Garden Coordinator for the Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden, at the College of Pharmacy, where she grows and tends nearly 300 species of medicinal plant.