<p class="MsoNormal">Please see the message below about a gorgeous film that is being released called, Numen: The Healing Power of Plants. It is a welcome arrival for those of us who believe in the power of plants, highlighting several
major concepts that demonstrate the relevance of medicinal plants to our
everyday lives and to our future. It features an array of
our best known and most beloved medicinal plant experts. The producers have indicated that all sales are currently slated to
support the further dissemination of the film so that they may bring the information to
wider audiences. </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><div><div>Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.</div><div>Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority-US Fish & Wildlife Service-International Affairs</div>
<div>Chair, Medicinal Plant Working Group-Plant Conservation Alliance</div><div>4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110</div><div>Arlington, VA 22203</div><div>703-358-1708 x1753</div><div>FAX: 703-358-2276</div><div><br></div><div>
Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants. </div><div><<a href="http://www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal</a>></div><div><br></div><div>Follow International Affairs</div>
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<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Ann Armbrecht</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:a.armbrecht@gmail.com">a.armbrecht@gmail.com</a>></span><br>
Date: Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM<br>Subject: following up<br>To: <a href="mailto:Patricia_DeAngelis@fws.gov">Patricia_DeAngelis@fws.gov</a><br><br><br><br><div><i><b><u><font color="#003300">Numen: The Healing Power of Plants</font></u></b></i></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">DVDs Now Available!</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)"> </span></i><span style="font-family:Times;color:rgb(14,61,0)"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">We’re thrilled to announce that the
new DVD is now available for sale on our </span><a href="http://www.numenfilm.com/buy-the-dvd.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:blue">site</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">! We have a limited number, so order them soon!</span><span style="font-family:Times;color:rgb(14,61,0)"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">We have expanded the options for
hosting a screening and now have less expensive options for smaller, in-home
screenings. Please note that if you intend to use the film for your classes you
will need to purchase the teaching license.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">You can read more about screening
licenses </span><a href="http://www.numenfilm.com/screenings.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:blue">here.</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">Your purchase of the film supports
our further outreach-thank you in advance!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">Tell Five Friends about the Film!</span></i></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">Many of you receiving this
newsletter have already seen the film – we would love your help in reaching
those who haven’t! Please tell 5 friends about it! We’ve included a sample
message to make it easy for you to do so ~ thank you in advance! </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">Dear Friends,</span></p>
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I want to share with you a newly released film that I think will interest you.
Numen: the Healing Power of Plants is a documentary film about our connection
to the earth. Featuring stunning footage of medicinal plants and
thought-provoking interviews with herbalists, doctors, activists, and many
others, the film explores what we’re doing to the earth and how that is
reflected in our bodies. Numen explores ways to heal this relationship - plant
medicine is one way, food is another, lifestyle choices are yet another that
are all explored in the film. Most broadly, the film inspires us all to deepen
our relationship with the natural world and reminds us of the healing made
possible by re-embracing our place in the wider web of life.</span></p>
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Beloved herbalist Rosemary Gladstar says about the film:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(14,61,0)">“Numen is a magnificent depiction
of the healing essence of plants. The filmmakers captured the magic, the
mystery, the beauty of plants and their importance as herbal medicine in our
contemporary healthcare system. Inspiring and educational, Numen has a place in
the library of anyone interested in medicine, plants, gardening and earth
ecology. It's a powerful film that I'll recommend that everyone see.”</span></p>
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Their site has more information on the film, resources on making herbal teas
and tinctures, creating your own herbal first aid kit, how to treat fevers,
anxiety, depression and more!</span></p>
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Thanks so much</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#0e3d00">,</span></p>
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