Medicinal Plants Program – Hilton Head Island, SC

A presentation on the plants, trees, shrubs, flowers and roots grown mainly in the Lowcountry will be given by Dr. Jeanne Audet on Aug 20th at 3 p.m. at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. A discussion will take place on how they were used as medicines by the Native Americans and those that still are used today in modern mainstream medicine. A brief history of the Native Americans in this area, and the pharmacopeia formed over the years and the role of the medicine man will be part of the presentation. Reservations may be made by calling the Museum at 843-689-3033 ext 221 for this $5.00 per person program.