Medicinal Plants Pharmacology Dalhousie

Nature's Apothecary: Roots, Shoots and Remedies

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*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

Episodes

The Golden Spice: Unlocking the Secrets of Turmeric and Curcumin 24.03.2025 20:16

Discussion of the effects of turmeric by Rhianna and Mackenzie.

Feverfew: a migraine miracle? 24.03.2025 20:08

Discussion of the effects of feverfew by Nicole and Alma.

Tabernanthe iboga 24.03.2025 28:20

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

Yarrow 24.03.2025 16:59

Discussion of the effects of yarrow by Kaitlyn and Sophie.

Sage 24.03.2025 17:39

Discussion of the effects of sage by Hannah and Rebecca.

Stinging nettle 24.03.2025 23:27

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

Ashwagandha Unrooted: Hype, Health and History 24.03.2025 30:02

Discussion of ashwagandha by Gabriela and Ella.

Sweet wormwood 24.03.2025 21:15

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

Wolfsbane: Medicine or Murder 24.03.2025 15:50

Discussion of the effects of wolfsbane by Emily and Isabelle.

Shroom for Thought: The Pharmacology of Oyster Mushrooms 24.03.2025 13:43

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

German chamomile 24.03.2025 19:36

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

Golden chanterelles 24.03.2025 21:22

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

Aloe vera 24.03.2025 23:09

Discussion of the effects of Aloe vera by Darrell and Leah

Cinchona officinalis: The Bark that Changed the World 24.03.2025 23:09

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

Bettering the Brain with Indian Spikenard 24.03.2025 20:57

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

Intro 17.03.2025 1:18

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 le...