The Plant Hunter: A Scientist's Quest for Nature's Next Medicines

This is an adventure-filled memoir of a scientist’s quest to develop new ways of fighting disease and illness through the healing power of plants. Dr. Cassandra Quave has extensive experience spanning research throughout the world in search of natural compounds and regional healing traditions. Her aim has been to help human find natural and alternative remedies in the face of looming crises of fighting untreatable superbugs. She is now one of the world’s leading ethnobotanists, looking for plants that will provide headway into developing new medicines against illness that are resistant to antibiotic drugs. One thing to mention is the inspiring drive this doctor has — as a person with disabilities. Dr. Quave was born with multiple congenital defects in her skeletal system, leaving her with only one leg and has done all this work with the difficulties of being differently abled. She weaves her story of science, medicine, botany, and her own residence and drive.

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