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The Center for Indic
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The Center For Indic Studies, through a UMass Dartmouth Public Service grant , is pleased to offer to the Faculty, Students, and area community a seminar by Dr. Usha Palaniswamy, Ph.D, University of Connecticut on November 17th, 2003.
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Indigenous medicinal plants and their role in holistic approach to Health. |
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Dr. Usha Palaniswamy, Ph.D
University of Connecticut. |
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Library Browsing Area. |
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November 17th, 2003. |
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11-1pm. |
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ABSTRACT: The use of herbs for health promotion and disease prevention dates back to the earliest periods of history. In the past decade an increased number of scientific studies have reported the health benefits of plant foods. Nutrients and non-nutritive food compounds from plants have been associated with the prevention and/or treatment of major diseases and chronic conditions including cancers, heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. The talk will highlight selected Asian herbs that are receiving greater attention by the scientific community and the public.
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Incase of any questions or inquiries please contact Professor BalRam Singh, 508-999-8588 or bsingh@umassd.edu. |
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Background
Dr.Usha Palaniswamy Ph.D (University of Connecticut) holds a joint appointment in the School of Allied Health and the Asian American Studies Institute. Research Interests include critical health issues of Asian Americans in the United States; Asian traditional medical systems; Asian medicinal plants; and human issues in horticulture. Her research focuses on design of health education programs for ethnic minority groups, and phytochemicals that promote human health and prevent diseases. Her major publications include over 45 peer-reviewed journal articles, several book chapters a monthly newsletter and a book, A Guide to Medicinal Plants of Asian Origin and Culture (CPL Press, 2003). She is also the author of forthcoming Handbook of Statistics for teaching and research in plant and crop sciences (Haworth press, 2004). She designed and developed three courses the Asian medical systems, Critical Health issues of Asian Americans and Medicinal Plants of Asian origin. In 2002, she received the Excellence Award for Teaching Innovation from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and an official citation from the State of Connecticut general assembly for her innovation in teaching. Her accomplishments and contributions to the University of Connecticut were recognized at the Women of Color Recognition Awards Banquet, 2003.
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