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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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