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#469: Dr. Mark Plotkin on Ethnobotany, Real vs. Fake Shamans, Hallucinogens, and the Dalai Lamas of South America

Sep 30, 2020 · 01:37:08

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Dr. Mark Plotkin explores ethnobotany and the healing plants of South America.
He discusses the role of shamans and traditional medicine.
Plotkin shares his work with the Amazon Conservation Team protecting rainforests.

Guests on This Episode

American ethnobotanist · 3 podcast appearances

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