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WITH RUPERT KOOPMAN, Prof. Neil Crouch, Nolwazi Mbongwa, Dr Karin Hannweg and Dr Louise Swemmer

May 27, 2021 | LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR RECORDING. PHOTOS: RUPERT KOOPMAN.

The medicinal trade

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.

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