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Nature's Apothecary: Roots, Shoots and Remedies

*This podcast is not intended to serve as professional medical advice; it is a course project aimed at learning about, and describing how plants have effects on us.* Each episode is crafted to explore various pharmacological aspects of natural medicines and is entirely designed, recorded, and edited by students from the Pharmacology course on Medicinal Plants and Fungi at Dalhousie University.As enthusiastic learners, we are thrilled to share our discoveries and insights with you. However, there may be occasional mistakes in our interpretation of the data used to prepare each episode.

  1. 20

    The Stinking Rose: Unpeeling the Pharmacology of Garlic

    Discussion on the effects of garlic by Abby and Lynn.

  2. 19

    Spore me the details

    Discussion on the effects of Psilocybe azurescens by Maegan and Bhreagh

  3. 18

    From Willow Tree to Aspirin: Nature’s Original Painkiller

    Discussion on the effects of Willow by Erica and Owen.

  4. 17

    St. John's Wort

    Discussion on the effects of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) by Ryan and Grace.

  5. 16

    Psilocybe cubensis

    Discussion on the effects of Psilocybe cubensis by Reece and Steven.

  6. 15

    The Pharmacology of Peyote, from Cactus to Clinic

    Discussion on the effects of Peyote by Cameron and Henry.

  7. 14

    Light one up and sit back: All about THC

    Discussion about the effects of Cannabis' THC by Alyssa and Theertha.

  8. 13

    What in the Shrubbery: Lobelia inflata

    Discussion of the effects of Lobelia inflata by Brigitte and Kaylie.

  9. 12

    Foxglove: Nature’s Cardiac Drug

    Discussion of the effects of Foxglove by Isabel and Brooke, with special guest Dr. Susan Howlett.

  10. 11

    Botanicals with Bingo: Ginkgo biloba

    Discussion on the effects of Ginkgo biloba by Sophia and Bingo.

  11. 10

    Ricinus Revealed Science behind the Castor Bean

    Discussion by Evelyn on the effects of the Castor Bean.

  12. 9

    Fungus & Among Us: Penicillium rubens

    Discussion on the effects of Penicillium rubens by Eloise and Caitlin.

  13. 8

    Belladonna: Beauty, Murder, and Healing

    Discussion on the effects of Atropa belladonna by Emily and Bridget.

  14. 7

    Lonicera japonica

    Discussion on the effects of Lonicera japonica by Mellody and Anja.

  15. 6

    Cacao Curiosity: Is Chocolate Healthy?

    Discussion on Cacao's effects by Elizabeth and Jacob.

  16. 5

    Licorice

    Discussion about the effects of licorice by Tyler and Cecilia

  17. 4

    Pharm Girls Unfiltered

    Discussion on Tobacco by Sarah, Abby and Laura.

  18. 3

    Mind over Mycelium

    Discussion about Lion's mane's effects by Ethan and Kaitlyn.

  19. 2

    Fantastic Fungal Frontier

    Discussion of the effects of Ophiocordyceps unilateralis by Taylor and Abby.

  20. 1

    The Opium poppy

    Discussion of the effects of opium poppy by Andie and Sarah.

  21. 0

    Ginger's Groundbreaking Pharmacology

    Discussion of the effects of ginger by Pearla and Beatrice.

  22. -1

    Marshmallow part 2: the making!

    video on how to make your own marshmallows, by Robyn and Elizabeth.

  23. -2

    Marshmallow

    Discussion of the effects of Althaea officinalis by Robyn and Elizabeth, where they role-play a scientist and a person interested by natural products, but not always very aware that natural medicines are still medicines that could have some health impacts.

  24. -3

    Melatonin on Tap: Can a Cherry Tuck You In?

    Discussion of the effects of sour cherries by Brianna and Shu Ting.

  25. -4

    Magic mushrooms

    Discussion of the effects of Psilocybe semilanceata by Sebastiaan and Whalen.

  26. -5

    The Golden Spice: Unlocking the Secrets of Turmeric and Curcumin

    Discussion of the effects of turmeric by Rhianna and Mackenzie.

  27. -6

    Feverfew: a migraine miracle?

    Discussion of the effects of feverfew by Nicole and Alma.

  28. -7

    Tabernanthe iboga

    Discussion of the effects of iboga by Matthew, Connor and Abby.

  29. -8

    Yarrow

    Discussion of the effects of yarrow by Kaitlyn and Sophie.

  30. -9

    Sage

    Discussion of the effects of sage by Hannah and Rebecca.

  31. -10

    Stinging nettle

    Discussion of the effects of stinging nettle by Galvin and Laura.

  32. -11

    Ashwagandha Unrooted: Hype, Health and History

    Discussion of ashwagandha by Gabriela and Ella.

  33. -12

    Sweet wormwood

    Discussion of the effects of sweet wormwood by Eva and Hannah.

  34. -13

    Wolfsbane: Medicine or Murder

    Discussion of the effects of wolfsbane by Emily and Isabelle.

  35. -14

    Shroom for Thought: The Pharmacology of Oyster Mushrooms

    Discussion about the effects of oyster mushrooms by Emma and guest!

  36. -15

    German chamomile

    Discussion of the effects of German chamomile by Emily and Zoey.

  37. -16

    Golden chanterelles

    Discussion of the effects of goldent chanterelles by Ella and Kaitlyn.

  38. -17

    Aloe vera

    Discussion of the effects of Aloe vera by Darrell and Leah

  39. -18

    Cinchona officinalis: The Bark that Changed the World

    The Cinchona tree and its medicinal effects by Ariela, Beau and Ruby

  40. -19

    Bettering the Brain with Indian Spikenard

    Discussion of the effects of the Indian spikenard by Briley and Parker.

  41. -20

    Intro

    Welcome to Nature's Apothecary: Roots, Shoots, and Remedies! 🌿🍄In this podcast, we explore the intriguing medicinal uses of plants and fungi. Each episode is crafted to explore various pharmacological aspects of natural medicines and is entirelydesigned, recorded, and edited by students from the Pharmacology course on Medicinal Plants and Fungi at Dalhousie University. As enthusiastic learners, we are thrilled to share our discoveries and insights with you. However, please beaware that there may be occasional mistakes in our interpretation or explanation of the data we used to prepare each episode. We encourage you to validate our information with other reliable sources you have access to.  Additionally, the content presented in this podcast is not intended to serve as professional medical advice; it is acourse project aimed at learning about, and describing how nature may exhibit medicinal effects. Join us on this journey through nature's pharmacy, and let's uncover the secrets of natural remedies together!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

*This podcast is not intended to serve as professional medical advice; it is a course project aimed at learning about, and describing how plants have effects on us.* Each episode is crafted to explore various pharmacological aspects of natural medicines and is entirely designed, recorded, and edited by students from the Pharmacology course on Medicinal Plants and Fungi at Dalhousie University.As enthusiastic learners, we are thrilled to share our discoveries and insights with you. However, there may be occasional mistakes in our interpretation of the data used to prepare each episode.

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Medicinal Plants Pharmacology Dalhousie

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