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The Potential Benefits of Natural Products
16:30 - 27:37 (11:06)
This podcast discusses the potential medicinal benefits of undiscovered plants, and the belief that natural products are often superior to synthetic chemical drugs.
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The effects of kratom on sleep quality have not been studied extensively, but there are no indications that it has any adverse effects like traditional sleep aids.
16:30 - 20:22 (03:51)
Summary
The effects of kratom on sleep quality have not been studied extensively, but there are no indications that it has any adverse effects like traditional sleep aids. An individual in their 70s has decided to cut back on alcohol and switch to a supplement containing kratom and kava based on biometric data gathered by devices like the aura ring.
ChapterThe Potential Benefits of Natural Products
Episode#615: Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, Cannabis, The Uses of Coca Leaf, Rehabilitating Demonized Plants, Kava for Anxiety, Lessons from Wade Davis, The Psychedelic Renaissance, How to Emerge from Depression, Tales from 50+ Visits to Japan, Matcha Benefits, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Wade Davis talks about the potential benefits of undiscovered plants and his belief in natural products being superior to synthetic drugs.
20:22 - 24:31 (04:08)
Summary
Wade Davis talks about the potential benefits of undiscovered plants and his belief in natural products being superior to synthetic drugs. He also mentions the spread of toad venom use among hippies and a recommended video about kratom.
ChapterThe Potential Benefits of Natural Products
Episode#615: Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, Cannabis, The Uses of Coca Leaf, Rehabilitating Demonized Plants, Kava for Anxiety, Lessons from Wade Davis, The Psychedelic Renaissance, How to Emerge from Depression, Tales from 50+ Visits to Japan, Matcha Benefits, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Richard Evan Shultes is considered the godfather of modern ethnobotany, and his adventures are chronicled in the book 'One River'.
24:31 - 25:23 (00:52)
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Richard Evan Shultes is considered the godfather of modern ethnobotany, and his adventures are chronicled in the book 'One River'. He also featured in 'The Serpent and the Rainbow', a book and movie that explores the investigation of zombie potions in Haiti.
ChapterThe Potential Benefits of Natural Products
Episode#615: Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, Cannabis, The Uses of Coca Leaf, Rehabilitating Demonized Plants, Kava for Anxiety, Lessons from Wade Davis, The Psychedelic Renaissance, How to Emerge from Depression, Tales from 50+ Visits to Japan, Matcha Benefits, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Exploring the relationship between humans and plants, the Harvard course catalog featured a class called Plants and Human Affairs.
25:23 - 27:37 (02:14)
Summary
Exploring the relationship between humans and plants, the Harvard course catalog featured a class called Plants and Human Affairs. Students learned about food plants, medicinal plants, and even drug plants like Yoko, a South American plant with the highest percentage of caffeine found in any known plant.