The Ethnobotany of Candomblé with Dr. Bob Voeks

Foodie Pharmacology Podcast by Co-Conspiracy Entertainment

Jun 1, 202638:10Science & Medicine

Journey to Brazil to uncover the hidden roots of Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian spiritual tradition shaped by African plant knowledge, resilience, and cultural memory. In this episode, I speak with ethnobotanist Dr. Bob Vo...

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