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The Healing Power of Plants traveling exhibit developed by the University of Colorado, Museum of Natural History is now on display at the Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 11 St.,.
The exhibit explores the realm of plant medicine, from ancient traditions to modern scientific research.
“Throughout history, plants have played a significant role in treating disease, a press release about the exhibit said. “Even today, one quarter of all prescription drugs are likely to contain ingredients derived from plants. The exhibit explores herbs used to treat common ailments, drugs derived from plants, knowledge of local medicinal plants, healing traditions, conservation and loss of cultural knowledge.”
The exhibit is open now through Feb. 5. Monday - Friday from 7a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
The exhibit explores the realm of plant medicine, from ancient traditions to modern scientific research.
“Throughout history, plants have played a significant role in treating disease, a press release about the exhibit said. “Even today, one quarter of all prescription drugs are likely to contain ingredients derived from plants. The exhibit explores herbs used to treat common ailments, drugs derived from plants, knowledge of local medicinal plants, healing traditions, conservation and loss of cultural knowledge.”
The exhibit is open now through Feb. 5. Monday - Friday from 7a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
