Educational200533 min320×240

Ancient Roots, Modern Medicine - Borderlands: USA/Mexico

New Mexico State University

Education

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New Mexico State University

Ancient Roots, Modern Medicine - Borderlands: USA/Mexico

Video furnished by Media Productions, New Mexico State University. Noncommercial use only. Venture to the US/Mexico border, where people have been using medicinal plants for thousands of years and continue today. It is a land of cacti, intense sun, and curanderos - those who heal with desert roots and herbs. Now, American scientists are tapping into that precious knowledge - from an innovative program at New Mexico State University to clinical tests at a cutting-edge Seattle research lab - student researchers are discovering the power nature's wonders, and perhaps the next breakthrough medicine. Ancient Roots, Modern Medicine is a three-part series that explores this amazing convergence of ancient healing arts with modern medical practices. These documentaries, produced by the award-winning Leading Object Media Group, present fascinating insights into cultures around the globe that still practice ancient ways. The series also tracks intrepid scientists in their exploration for new cures based on ancient medicinal plants.

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Credit
New Mexico State University
Language
English
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