Richard Zwicky introduced Aleya Fraser, author of "Caribbean Herbalism," a book exploring traditional plant knowledge. Fraser emphasizes documenting oral traditions while respecting cultural contexts and intellectual property. She highlighted cacao's subtle psychoactive properties and advised listeners to reconnect with ancestral knowledge through observation and research.

Fraser, an author and ethnobotanist, whose new book "Caribbean Herbalism, traditional wisdom and modern healing" explores her journey in discovering Caribbean healing traditions.