Plant Detective show

Plant Detective

Summary: Flora Delaterre, plant detective, investigates one medicinal plant per program, including recent science, traditional uses, efficacy, risks, and lore. Delaterre's investigations take her around the globe, from Sri Lanka to Siberia, from the Appalachian Mountains to the rainforests of the Northwest, from research laboratories to your backyard. A production of Montana Public Radio since 1996. Program duration: 1:29

Podcasts:

 Medicinal Plants-False Unicorn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

For women's health. Keywords: False Unicorn Root, Chamaelirium luteum, Helonias, dioecious, balancing, miscarriage, toning, rare, protected, true unicorn, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, women's health, reproduction, Flora Delaterre

 Medicinal Plants-Gardenia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Fragrant bloom is medicine worldwide. Keywords: Gardenia, essential oil, headache, constipation, worms, painful urination, fever, irritability, sedative, aromatherapy, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, Flora Delaterre, Montana

 Medicinal Plants-Nux Vomica | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Main source of the poison (and medicine) strychnine. Keywords: Nux Vomica, strychnine, Olympics, seeds, doping, nervous system, paralysis, pain, bitter, homeopathy, alcoholism, Alzheimers, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, Flora Delaterre

 Medicinal Plants-Violet | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Contains aspirinlike compounds. Keywords: Viola, Violet, heartsease, Johnny Jump-up, cough, cold, skin conditions, urinary infections, rheumatism, salicylates, demulcent, herbs, herbal, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, Flora Delaterre, Montana

 Medicinal Plants-Verbena/Vervain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Old-fashioned remedy for many ailments. Keywords: Verbena, Vervain, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, vampires, nervous system, sedative, antispasmodic, diuretic, menstrual headache, menstruation, uterine contraction, digestion, Flora Delaterre

 Medicinal Plants-Oregon Grape | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Like goldenseal, a source of the antibacterial berberine. Keywords: Oregon grape, berberine, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, Mahonia aquifolium, state flower, Northwest, digestion, skin diseases, fever, astringent, Murine, dye, Flora Delaterre

 Medicinal Plants-Bloodroot | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Escharotic--kills tissue, encouraging a scab. Keywords: Herbs, Medicinal Plants, phytomedicinal, Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis, menstruation, skin problems, antibacterial, expectorant, toothpaste, antiplaque, Flora Delaterre, American Indian, rare

 Medicinal Plants-Juniper | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Astringent and anti-inflammatory. Keywords: Herbs, Medicinal Plants, phytomedicinal, Juniper, Juniperus, gin, joint pain, muscle pain, cold, flu, pregnancy, kidneys, urinary tract, Flora Delaterre, Montana, American Indian

 Medicinal Plants-Chinese Forsythia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Beautiful medicine chest for acute infectious diseases, fever, and more. Key words: acute infectious diseases, mumps, tonsillitis, fever, immunity, Forsythia suspensa, Chinese medicine, fundamental herb, pneumonia, typhus, dysentery, inflammation, swelling

 Medicinal Plants-Lily of the Valley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

All parts of the plant help the heart beat strongly and more regularly. Key words: cardiovascular, perfume, cardiac glycosides, congestive heart failure, heart conditions, pulmonary weakness, emphysema, dermatitis, pumping, foxglove, Convallaria majalis

 Medicinal Plants-Morning Glory | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Seeds long used in Central America for medicine and divination. Key words: MesoAmerica, Central America, vine, Aztec, Chinese medicine, laxative, LSD, seeds, hallucination, divination, conquistadors, psychoactive, Ipomoea violacea, Rivea corymbosa

 Medicinal Plants-Ayahuasca | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A hallucinogenic Amazonian plant mixture with impressive chemistry. Key words: religious freedom, religion, mixture, Amazon, soul vine, Vine of the Soul, Banisteriopsis caapi, worms, antibacterial, vine, DMT, antidepressants, MAO inhibitor, Latin America

 Medicinal Plants-Peyote | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Traditional medicine for body and mind, still central to some religions. Key words: hallucinogen, cactus, Texas, Mexico, religion, visions, eat, Native American Church, pan-Indian, illegal, analgesic, antibiotic, archaeology, taproot, endangered, religious freedom, psychoactive, Lophophora williamsii]

 Medicinal Plants-Areca | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A nut wrapped in betel leaf and chewed for sense of well-being. Key words: betel, nut, stimulant, Asia, Pacific, Middle East, lime, habit, well-being, paan, betel-chewing, chewing, spitting, worms, veterinary medicine, banned, Areca catechu

 Medicinal Plants-Betel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A gentle, beloved stimulant around the world, along with areca nut. Key words: areca, stimulant, chewing, Asia, Pacific, Middle East, lime, black pepper, leaf, dental, cancer, habit, betel-chewing, paan, Piper betel

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