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Vanilla is one of the world's most beloved flavors, but its history is far more complex than most people realize. In this episode of Plants of the Gods, we trace vanilla's journey from its origins in Mexico to its rise as a global commodity. Learn why European powers struggled to ...  Show more

Vanilla is anything but plain. In fact, this orchid might be one of the sexiest plant in the rainforest. In this episode, Dr. Mark Plotkin traces the ethnobotanical history of vanilla, first used by pre-Columbian cultures in Central America as a component of revered beverages and ...  Show more

One day in the Amazon Basin, a shaman put together a plant containing DMT with a vine that allows the body to absorb DMT. The combination, a foul-tasting, wildly hallucinogenic brew called ayahuasca, has changed cultures throughout the Americas. Learn all about it in this classic ...  Show more

In this episode, addict recovery experts Martin Polanco, Deanne Adamson and Dan Engle discuss the lesser known African plant medicine Iboga, which is often compared to Ayahuasca, and go into great detail about its miraculous potential for treating serious opiate addictions. They ...  Show more

In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode, I share my heart and perspective on the truth behind plant medicine. Together, we’ll explore its ancient roots, its sacred potential for healing, and the ways it’s being used, - and sometimes misused, - in today’s world. This isn’t j ...  Show more