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Plants of the Gods: S7E8. Psychonauts: A New Book by Mike Jay
Season 7 Episode 8
The Plants of the Gods podcast has pioneered the concept of mind-altering substances not being merely hallucinogens but also "ideogens," substances that generate new ideas and creative concepts. Now…
Published on 10 hours ago
Plants of the Gods: S7E7. The Ethnobotany of Brugmansia, the Tree of the Evil Eagle.
Season 7 Episode 7
Ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin discusses Brugmansia, some of the most beautiful hallucinogenic plants in the botanical world. Their bright flowers hang like sacred trumpets and have long been used …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Plants of the Gods: S7E6. The Ethnobotany of the Spice Trade: How it Built the Modern World
Season 7 Episode 6
The spice trade was one of the most influential economic and cultural forces that shaped the modern world. It profoundly impacted cultural exchange, cartographic knowledge and technology, cuisine, sp…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Plants of the Gods: S7E5. Use of Mushrooms and Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Rob Silver
Season 7 Episode 5
If herbal remedies can help humans, why not our pets? In this fascinating episode of Plants of the Gods, ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin sits down with veterinarian Dr. Rob Silver, who has spent deca…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Plants of the Gods: S7E4. Dr. Joe Watkins: Indigenous Perspectives on the Psychedelic Renaissance
Season 7 Episode 4
“Plants of the Gods” has featured dozens of episodes detailing the power, potential, and pitfalls of using hallucinogenic plants and fungi – and even frogs – for healing purposes. The Psychedelic Ren…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Plants of the Gods: S7E3. Part Two —The Ethnobotany of Salvia with Dr. Chris McCurdy
Season 7 Episode 3
A mind-blowing mint? Salvia divinorum, a perennial herb in the mint family, has been used by traditional healers in Oaxaca, Mexico, to understand more about what ails a patient. Known for its potent …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Plants of the Gods: S7E2. The Ethnobotany of Kratom with Dr. Chris McCurdy
Season 7 Episode 2
The tropical Asian tree kratom – a member of the same botanical family that has given us both coffee and quinine – is showing great potential for successfully treating a variety of serious affliction…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Plants of the Gods: S7E1. Lost Cities, Shamans, Hallucinogens and… King Kong!
Season 7 Episode 1
The lure of lost cities is a deep and enduring fascination that combines equal parts mystery, adventure, treasure, and the promise of forgotten knowledge. The existence and discovery of these ruins –…
Published on 3 months ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E10. Perils and Pitfalls of Ayahuasca: An Interview with Robert Tindall
Season 6 Episode 10
The therapeutic benefits of ayahuasca are well-known and celebrated worldwide. However, when conducted by the wrong individuals, ayahuasca ceremonies can also lead to harmful outcomes. In this episod…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E9. The Ethnobotany of Chocolate: From Revolution to Industrialization
Season 6 Episode 9
Many people associate cacao (and chocolate) with its origins in Mexico, but few are aware that the plant itself is native to the rainforests of the northwest Amazon. Previous episodes of this season …
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago