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#537: The Hidden Knowledge of Animals — Mark Plotkin on Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

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Nature's Pharmacy: Animal Medicinal Practices

This chapter uncovers how animals, especially primates, use plants for medicinal benefits, introducing the concept of zoopharmacognosy. It discusses various examples of animals modifying their diets to manage parasites and enhance their health, revealing the connections between animal behavior and human medicine. Additionally, it highlights instances of poisonous animals utilizing their toxins and explores the intersection of ecology and pharmacology through innovative research findings.

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