The Tim Ferriss Show

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#871: The “Divine Leaf” with 8,000+ Years of Use — Exploring the Many Benefits of Coca with Dr. Andrew Weil and Wade Davis

Jun 25, 2026 · 01:22:30

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Dr. Andrew Weil and Wade Davis discuss the coca plant's history and benefits.
They highlight coca's medicinal uses, contrasting it with cocaine.
The episode emphasizes coca's sacred significance and the injustice of its prohibition.

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