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Plants of the Gods: S6E8. The Ethnobotany of Isolated and Uncontacted Indigenous Peoples
Season 6 Episode 8
The concept of uncontacted or isolated indigenous rainforest groups enthralls many people, even those who have no particular interest in rainforest conservation or tribal cultures. Yet there certainl…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E7. The Medicinal Plants and Fungi of the Amazon
Season 6 Episode 7
The Amazon rainforest - teeming with unstudied plants, fungi, and shamanic cultures - has long been considered an almost inexhaustible source of healing plants and potions.
In this episode - Dr. …
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E6. Ayahuasca and Other Lianas I Have Known and Loved
Season 6 Episode 6
This episode delves deeply into the ethnobotany of these bizarre rainforest plants. From the ethereal ayahuasca to galvanizing guarana, we hear tales of how these species can be used for everything f…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E5. From Ayurveda to Acupuncture: An Interview with Herbalist William Siff
Season 6 Episode 5
Ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin conducts a fascinating interview with William Siff, who is a licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and ethnobotanist who practices an unusual combination of both Ayur…
Published on 1 year ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E4. The Ethnobotany of Chocolate: Maria Sibylla Merian and Sir Hans Sloan, Two Unforgettable Characters
Season 6 Episode 4
Join host Dr. Mark Plotkin, ethnobotanist and founder of the Amazon Conservation Team, we continue our discussion about cacao. In this episode, Dr. Plotkin sheds light on the often-overlooked contrib…
Published on 1 year ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E3. The Ethnobotany of Heirloom Chocolate: An Interview with Denise Castronovo
Season 6 Episode 3
In this episode of Plants of the Gods, join us as we continue delving into the rich and complex world of chocolate. Our guest, Denise Castronovo, founder of Castronovo Chocolates, shares her journey …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E2. The Ethnobotany of Chocolate: Cacao Moves from Mexico to Europe
Season 6 Episode 2
In this episode of "Plants to the Gods," we continue our discussion about cacao and chocolate. Join us as Dr. Mark Plotkin delves into the rich history of chocolate and its entanglement with capitali…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Plants of the Gods: S6E1. Food of the Gods: The Ethnobotany of Chocolate
Season 6 Episode 1
Today, we kick off Season 6 of Plants of the Gods, as host Dr. Mark Plotkin of the Amazon Conservation Team explores the fascinating history of cacao, highlighting its ancient origins in the Amazon r…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Plants of the Gods: S5E10. The Mushroom Moment
Season 5 Episode 10
In this season finale of Plants of the Gods, join host Dr. Mark Plotkin as we learn about everything mushrooms, which are truly having a moment! Drawing from an article he published in HerbalGram, Dr…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Plants of the Gods: S5E9. The Ethnobotany of Amazonian Lianas: A Conversation with ethnobotanist Bruce Hoffman
Season 5 Episode 9
In this episode of Plants of the Gods, join host Dr. Mark Plotkin in conversation with colleague Dr. Bruce Hoffman, Senior Manager of Scientific Research at ACT, as we learn about the ethnobotany of …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago