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HWST285: Lā'au Lapa'au: Hawaiian Medicinal Herbs

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HWST 285 is a study of the traditional practice of lā'au lapa'au or the use of traditional Hawaiian medicinal herbs. This course will introduce the student to the basic Hawaiian Medicinal plants, how to identify them by name, color, smell, taste and sight, and how to prepare them for application. Lā'au Lapa'au is a significant component to understanding the Hawaiian culture, and remains as a unique identifier of native Hawaiian culture. Class Details

Credits: 4

Prereq: HWST 100 or HWST 107., Coreq: -

Courses: HAWAIIAN STUDIES (HWST)