Explore every episode of the podcast Nature's Apothecary: Roots, Shoots and Remedies

video on how to make your own marshmallows, by Robyn and Elizabeth.

Discussion of the effects of Althaea officinalis by Robyn and Elizabeth, where they role-play a scientist and a person interested by natural products, but not always very aware that natural medicines are still medicines that could have some health impacts.

Discussion of ashwagandha by Gabriela and Ella.

Discussion of the effects of sweet wormwood by Eva and Hannah.

Discussion of the effects of wolfsbane by Emily and Isabelle.

Discussion about the effects of oyster mushrooms by Emma and guest!

Discussion of the effects of German chamomile by Emily and Zoey.

Discussion of the effects of goldent chanterelles by Ella and Kaitlyn.

Discussion of the effects of Aloe vera by Darrell and Leah

The Cinchona tree and its medicinal effects by Ariela, Beau and Ruby

Discussion of the effects of the Indian spikenard by Briley and Parker.

Welcome to Nature's Apothecary: Roots, Shoots, and Remedies! 🌿🍄

In this podcast, we explore the intriguing medicinal uses of plants and fungi. Each episode is crafted to explore various pharmacological aspects of natural medicines and is entirelydesigned, recorded, and edited by students from the Pharmacology course on Medicinal Plants and Fungi at Dalhousie University.

As enthusiastic learners, we are thrilled to share our discoveries and insights with you. However, please beaware that there may be occasional mistakes in our interpretation or explanation of the data we used to prepare each episode. We encourage you to validate our information with other reliable sources you have access to.

Additionally, the content presented in this podcast is not intended to serve as professional medical advice; it is acourse project aimed at learning about, and describing how nature may exhibit medicinal effects.

Join us on this journey through nature's pharmacy, and let's uncover the secrets of natural remedies together!

Discussion of the effects of sour cherries by Brianna and Shu Ting.

Discussion of the effects of Psilocybe semilanceata by Sebastiaan and Whalen.

Discussion of the effects of turmeric by Rhianna and Mackenzie.

Discussion of the effects of feverfew by Nicole and Alma.

Discussion of the effects of iboga by Matthew, Connor and Abby.

Discussion of the effects of yarrow by Kaitlyn and Sophie.

Discussion of the effects of sage by Hannah and Rebecca.

Discussion of the effects of stinging nettle by Galvin and Laura.

Discussion on the effects of garlic by Abby and Lynn.

Discussion on the effects of Psilocybe azurescens by Maegan and Bhreagh

Discussion by Evelyn on the effects of the Castor Bean.

Discussion on the effects of Penicillium rubens by Eloise and Caitlin.

Discussion on the effects of Atropa belladonna by Emily and Bridget.

Discussion on the effects of Lonicera japonica by Mellody and Anja.

Discussion on Cacao's effects by Elizabeth and Jacob.

Discussion about the effects of licorice by Tyler and Cecilia

Discussion on Tobacco by Sarah, Abby and Laura.

Discussion about Lion's mane's effects by Ethan and Kaitlyn.

Discussion of the effects of Ophiocordyceps unilateralis by Taylor and Abby.

Discussion of the effects of opium poppy by Andie and Sarah.

Discussion on the effects of Willow by Erica and Owen.

Discussion of the effects of ginger by Pearla and Beatrice.

Discussion on the effects of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) by Ryan and Grace.

Discussion on the effects of Psilocybe cubensis by Reece and Steven.

Discussion on the effects of Peyote by Cameron and Henry.

Discussion about the effects of Cannabis' THC by Alyssa and Theertha.

Discussion of the effects of Lobelia inflata by Brigitte and Kaylie.

Discussion of the effects of Foxglove by Isabel and Brooke, with special guest Dr. Susan Howlett.

Discussion on the effects of Ginkgo biloba by Sophia and Bingo.