The Garden: A pharmacy by any other name

Sun Sep 22 2024 at 11:00 am to 12:15 pm

101 Glenmore Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6012 | Wellington

Wellington Gardens
Publisher/HostWellington Gardens
The Garden: A pharmacy by any other name
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Plants, both native and exotic, in the Wellington Botanic Garden and surrounding areas are or have been the basis for medicines that can enhance human health and well-being. This one-hour downhill walk will touch on plant-based treatments for a range of afflictions including inflammation, dysentery, oxidative stress, skin ulcers and stubborn sores, high blood pressure, some cancers, and more.
Meet at Cable Car Entrance Lookout, Upland Road, Kelburn. Cost: $5 (cash only, please).
This guided walk is run by the Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden and is part of our Wellington Gardens Spring Festival. Te Wā o te Kōanga - Spring Festival 2024 runs throughout September, to see the full events line-up head to wellingtongardens.nz/events
Join the Friends for only $30 a year and all the walks will be free, as well as other great benefits. https://friendsofthewellingtonbotanic.wordpress.com/join-us/

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101 Glenmore Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6012, New Zealand

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