Plants of the Gods: S6E7. The Medicinal Plants and Fungi of the Amazon

Dr. Mark Plotkin, an ethnobotanist with over 40 years of experience in the Amazon, shares fascinating insights into the rainforest's healing potential. He delves into the dual importance of indigenous practices and scientific research for unlocking medicinal secrets. Discover the promise of Amazonian fungi in drug innovation and the rich healing practices of local shamans. Plotkin also emphasizes the need for equitable profit-sharing in medicinal plant commercialization and the preservation of invaluable indigenous knowledge for future generations.