Cassandra Quave.The Plant Hunter.
The answer to some of the world’s most pressing problems could be held within our oldest remedies.
Ever taken an aspirin? Thank a willow tree for that.
Whether trekking through the Amazon collecting plant specimens or working in her research lab, ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave believes in the power of plants to heal. Talking about it on the stage, teaching it in the classroom, or writing about it in her book, Cassandra makes the complex science behind how medicinal plants work both accessible and entertaining, inviting you to engage with nature in a new and exciting way.
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The Plant Hunter
A leading medical ethnobotanist tells us the story of her quest to develop new ways to fight illness and disease through the healing powers of plants in this uplifting and adventure-filled memoir.
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Join Dr. Quave on an adventure through history, medicine, cuisine, and molecules as she explores the amazing pharmacology of our foods
Foodie Pharmacology is a top food science podcast featuring a Nobel laureate, leading scientists, award-winning chefs, Pulitzer prize-winning and best-selling authors as guests
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Catch Dr. Cassandra Quave at one of her upcoming events to learn about all things botanical
A gifted storyteller, you’ll become immersed in Cassandra’s engaging tales of healing plants from different cultural traditions.
Always up for chatting all things plants. Cassandra has shared her insights and story with the international community.
