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Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation podcast

Plants of the Gods: S4E6. Part 1 — Ayahuasca and Tobacco Shamanism: an Interview with Ethnobotanist Dr. Glenn Shepard

Apr 19, 2023
56:45

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  • Ethnobotany integrates scientific knowledge with indigenous wisdom, supporting land and cultural rights.
  • The field of ethnobotany faces challenges in funding and succession, emphasizing the need for preservation.

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The Definition and Evolution of Ethnobotany

Ethnobotany involves the knowledge and use of plants by indigenous and non-Western peoples. The field's history predates the term ethnobotany, with early interest arising from European explorers observing and utilizing plants from indigenous peoples for economic gain. The present and future of ethnobotany focus on integrating scientific knowledge with indigenous wisdom to benefit humanity and support indigenous cultures in land and cultural rights.

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