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Dangerous Plants - Plants that Kill and Cure

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

CHAPTER

The Dual Nature of Healing Plants

This chapter examines the complex relationship humans have with plants like cannabis and the yew tree, which can both heal and harm. It discusses their historical significance, medicinal uses, and the sustainability challenges associated with sourcing life-saving compounds like Paclitaxel.

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