Chapter
Oral Anesthetics and Their Origins
14:05 - 16:20 (02:15)
The origins of oral anesthetics such as Nova cane and Lida cane are derived from plants like the cocoa leaf and Kava, which is traditionally used by Polynesian people for medicinal purposes.
Clips
The cocoa plant is the source of various substances, such as Nova cane, Lida cane, and cocaine, that have different uses.
14:05 - 15:08 (01:03)
Cocoa Plant
Summary
The cocoa plant is the source of various substances, such as Nova cane, Lida cane, and cocaine, that have different uses. Pure cocaine was first extracted from the plant in 1855 by Europeans.
ChapterOral Anesthetics and Their Origins
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses natural oral anesthetics, like Kava, and the historical medical use of cocaine before anesthetics were widely available.
15:08 - 16:20 (01:11)
Health
Summary
The podcast discusses natural oral anesthetics, like Kava, and the historical medical use of cocaine before anesthetics were widely available.