Nature's Apothecary: Roots, Shoots and Remedies
Medicinal Plants Pharmacology Dalhousie*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 ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 41 | Founded | a year ago |
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Discussion on the effects of garlic by Abby and Lynn.
Discussion on the effects of Psilocybe azurescens by Maegan and Bhreagh
Discussion on the effects of Willow by Erica and Owen.
Discussion on the effects of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) by Ryan and Grace.
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Apple Podcasts | #113 |  United States/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  France/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Israel/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #171 |  Norway/Science/Life Sciences |
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A science-focused series produced by Dalhousie University pharmacology students that examines natural medicines and their pharmacology. Across episodes, listeners are taken through the historical use, chemistry, and clinical relevance of plants and natural compounds, with emphasis on mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, safety, drug interactions, and real‑world implications. Topics range from garlic and willow-derived analgesics to psychedelic compounds, cannabis, and well-known botanicals, each episode balancing traditional knowledge with modern science and highlighting environmental, regulatory, and societal considerations. The format often features multiple student hosts who guide discussions, present findings, and invite context from... more
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