Ethnobotany: How to Get Drugs from Plants

Ethnobotany: How to Get Drugs from Plants

In 1820, most of the drugs listed in the American Pharmacopoeia were plant-based; by 1960, it was a mere 5 percent. Yet in the late 20th century this trend reversed. Why? Join Josh and Chuck as they get to the root of ethnobotany and plant-based medicine.

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Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?

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How do Tibetans avoid altitude sickness?

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How the Bailout Works

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Will we soon be extinct?

Will we soon be extinct?

Is Earth due for a mass extinction? Population ecologists think so. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more mass extinctions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

14 Okt 200810min

How Cannibalism Works

How Cannibalism Works

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How Entomophagy Works

How Entomophagy Works

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7 Okt 200813min

How China's Pollution Sniffers Work

How China's Pollution Sniffers Work

In China's Guangdong province, twelve volunteers have been trained to detect harmful pollution by using their sense of smell. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about China's pollution...

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