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Thursday Night Nature: From Indigenous Plants to Modern Medicine with Daniella I. Olan, PharmD (May 8, 2025)
$15.00
This lecture explores the journey of traditional plant-based healing into modern medicine. Indigenous communities have long used medicinal plants for holistic wellness. Science has harnessed the power of these plants and traditional knowledge to shape our modern pharmaceuticals. We will discuss the balance between natural remedies and lab-synthesized medicine. See how heritage and wellness come together at Petra Aroma in plant-based healing.
Dr. Daniella I. Olan is a pharmacist, herbalist, and entrepreneur dedicated to bridging ancestral plant medicine and modern science. With a background in pharmaceutical research and development, she founded Petra Aroma, a wellness brand inspired by Puerto Rico’s rich herbal traditions. Dr. Olan’s work explores the intersection of traditional healing, sustainability, and scientific innovation, empowering communities to reconnect with plant-based wellness.
She has trained with renowned herbalists and indigenous healers across the Caribbean and Latin America, integrating holistic and evidence-based practices into her work. Through lectures, workshops, and product development, she champions cultural preservation and sustainable wellness.
Program Fee: $15 (Members, enter your code at checkout to receive your 20% discount.)
All lectures will be held virtually using Zoom. They will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers for a short time.
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All lectures will be held virtually using Zoom. They will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers for a short time.
Program Fee: $15 (Members, enter your code at checkout to receive your 20% discount.)
Additional Information: Online registration for this program closes at 5:00 pm on the date of the program. Zoom invitations will be sent out after this time to the email used to register for the event. The link will come from lauricella@bhwp.org OR education@bhwp.org.
This lecture is part of our Thursday Night Nature series. The series features presentations by regionally renowned experts who address a wide range of topics related to natural history, biodiversity, ecological gardening, native plants and native wildlife.
