Episode 158: Ep #158: Using Plants as Medicine with Dr Dan Gubler, PhD

Have you ever wondered how the benefits of plants are discovered? Or how scientists are able to create medicines from plants? In this weeks episode we visit with Dr Dan Gubler, PhD. Dr Gubler is a Caltech-trained Natural Product Chemist and in our conversation we discuss how his passion for plants led him into this field. Listen and you will learn: What a natural product chemist is and does What bioactive compounds in plants are, and why you should care The difference between supplements and whole plant usage Plant conservation as it applies to Ayurvedic herbs and how we can be stewards of the environment The story behind Biosignaling-the interaction between your cells and there plants you eat How to use plants as medicine If you love plants and are interested in having a deeper understanding of their medicinal qualities, and like to be entertained while learning, this is the episode for you.   Dr Gubler has formulated over 200 nutritional and personal care supplements and discovered 20 medicinal plants. His research is shared globally and you can find him and connect on TikTok. Search Dr Dan Gubler. You can also learn more about the supplements he has created from his extensive plant knowledge at https://feelbrilliant.com And don't forget...it is Cleanse Time! Fall is the perfect time for an Ayurvedic Cleanse, and if you have a busy schedule like all of us do, you'll love this new format of a Self-Guided Cleanse. You can start on your time and your schedule, but still get the support you need in our private Facebook group. Learn more about the Fall Self-Guided Cleanse starting in October. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.