Botany Gone Bedlam

By Pasquale Grasso

Join us on a journey through botanical folklore, historical herbalism, and all things related weird and interesting plant related trivia.... more

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The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Botany Gone Bedlam episodes:

March 30, 2020 Episode 5 - The Green Fairy....Sort of - Worm Wood
Greetings!

After a week off to tend to some life matters, I roar back with Episode 5 - Wormwood! Join me on this delightful trip through...well...almost everywhere! Find out its not-so-humble beginnings and also the smear campaign against absinthe!

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15min
March 16, 2020 Episode 4 - A Weed or a Wish? - Dandelion - Part 2
In today's episode we conclude our spotlight on Dandelion by discussing its history of medicinal usage, the stigma, as well as known properties of the plant.
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12min
March 07, 2020 Episode 3 - A Weed or a Wish? - Dandelion - Part 1
Join me for today's focus on dandelion!
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9min
February 28, 2020 Episode 2 - Have We Eaten on the Insane Root? - Part 2 - Henbane
In today's episode, we finish off our two-part series about the seemingly inconspicuous line in MacBeth, "Have we eaten on the insane root, that takes the reason prisoner?"
Today's contender: Henbane!
What is it? Where did it originate? Why is it toxic? And will this plant settle the debate? Listen in to find out!
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13min
February 22, 2020 Episode 1 - Have We Eaten on the Insane Root? - Part 1 - Hemlock
In today's episode, we kick off a two-part series delving deep into a seemingly inconspicuous line in MacBeth, "Have we eaten on the insane root, that takes the reason prisoner?"
Today's candidate: Hemlock!
What makes it toxic? Why would it be considered the insane root? Was it all a way to placate James I? Listen in to find out!
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12min
February 16, 2020 Episode 0 - Welcome to Botany Gone Bedlam
Welcome to Botany Gone Bedlam!
The podcast in which I explore the folklore, mysteries, and otherwise weird history of plants.
Stay tuned for, what I hope, is a long journey through the world of plants from the eyes of a Backyard Botanical History Loving Budding Herbalist.
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FAQs about Botany Gone Bedlam:

How many episodes does Botany Gone Bedlam have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.