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Podcast: The Thorne Podcast
Episode: Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts
Description: Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s chief innovation officer, examines the changing field of ethnobotany, from cultural study to chemical analysis. Discover the difference between fresh herbs and herbal extracts, and how botanicals can be standardized for naturopathic uses.
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During this episode you’ll learn about:
Stephen Phipps, chief innovation officer at Thorne HealthTech: The study of ethnobotany [3:24]
How Indigenous people built early medical systems by experimenting with plant compounds in everyday life [6:10]
Why standardized herbal extracts makes botanical supplements more accessible [13:53]
The importance of quality analytical methods when testing botanical products [17:05]
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