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

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Female Healers and Gender Dynamics in Indigenous Cultures

This chapter examines the critical roles of female shamans in indigenous South and Central American cultures, highlighting the challenges they face compared to their male counterparts. It also discusses ethical responsibilities towards these communities, especially in the context of using Amazonian medicinal compounds during critical times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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