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Shamans and Healers: Contrasts and Comparisons
The term "shaman" should not be self-proclaimed and is used for a specific practice, different from the traditional Western healthcare system. The hesitancy to claim the title of shaman is a notable contrast between the Western system of healthcare and that of the Amazon.
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The podcast discusses the differences between Yopo and Ayahuasca, including the various plant admixtures used in Ayahuasca and the physical effects of consuming Yopo.
32:50 - 35:01 (02:11)
Summary
The podcast discusses the differences between Yopo and Ayahuasca, including the various plant admixtures used in Ayahuasca and the physical effects of consuming Yopo.
ChapterShamans and Healers: Contrasts and Comparisons
Episode#469: Dr. Mark Plotkin on Ethnobotany, Real vs. Fake Shamans, Hallucinogens, and the Dalai Lamas of South America
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The role of a shamanic healer as an expert in traditional healing and a keeper of laws and traditions, as well as the contrast with modern Western medicine, is discussed in this episode.
35:01 - 37:34 (02:32)
Summary
The role of a shamanic healer as an expert in traditional healing and a keeper of laws and traditions, as well as the contrast with modern Western medicine, is discussed in this episode.