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.

Marshmallow part 2: the making!

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

03-24
08:27

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.

03-24
23:00

Melatonin on Tap: Can a Cherry Tuck You In?

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

03-24
16:51

Magic mushrooms

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

03-24
23:54

The Golden Spice: Unlocking the Secrets of Turmeric and Curcumin

Discussion of the effects of turmeric by Rhianna and Mackenzie.

03-24
20:16

Feverfew: a migraine miracle?

Discussion of the effects of feverfew by Nicole and Alma.

03-24
20:08

Tabernanthe iboga

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

03-24
28:20

Yarrow

Discussion of the effects of yarrow by Kaitlyn and Sophie.

03-24
16:59

Sage

Discussion of the effects of sage by Hannah and Rebecca.

03-24
17:39

Stinging nettle

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

03-24
23:27

Ashwagandha Unrooted: Hype, Health and History

Discussion of ashwagandha by Gabriela and Ella.

03-24
30:02

Sweet wormwood

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

03-24
21:15

Wolfsbane: Medicine or Murder

Discussion of the effects of wolfsbane by Emily and Isabelle.

03-24
15:50

Shroom for Thought: The Pharmacology of Oyster Mushrooms

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

03-24
13:43

German chamomile

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

03-24
19:36

Golden chanterelles

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

03-24
21:22

Aloe vera

Discussion of the effects of Aloe vera by Darrell and Leah

03-24
23:09

Cinchona officinalis: The Bark that Changed the World

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

03-24
23:09

Bettering the Brain with Indian Spikenard

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

03-24
20:57

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!

03-17
01:18

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