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Explore Huachuma (San Pedro cactus), one of humanity’s ancient sacred medicines. Ethnobotanist Laurel Sugden and Maestro Huachumero Josip Orlovac del Río discuss its rich history, alarming decline, and the vital link to indigenous practices. Learn about threats from commercialization and spiritual tourism, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. Laurel and Josip champion replanting efforts and reciprocity with indigenous communities. Support the McKenna Academy: https://mckenna.academy/donate

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EPISODE LINKS:
** Laurel and Josip´s "Biocultural Sustainability for the San Pedro Cactus" presented on ESPD55 (Originally written in 2022 for the ESPD55 volume, updated in 2024) https://mckenna.academy/the-ark-biocu...
** Huachuma Collective Website https://www.huachumacollective.org
** Huachuma Collective on Instagram   / huachuma.collective  
** Huachuma Collective on Faceboook   / huachuma.collective  


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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
05:03 - Huachuma's Deep History: One of Humanity's Oldest Sacred Plants
05:58 - Biodiversity of Huachuma: Beyond a Single Species, Cultural Links
07:41 - Cultural Evolution & Expressions: Uniqueness Valley to Valley
09:03 - Origin Theories: Where Did San Pedro First Emerge?
10:41 - Ritual & Medicinal Uses: How Varieties Influence Practices
13:39 - The Problem of Commercialization: Cusco Market & Global Demand
16:54 - Threats to Huachuma's Future: Impacts Beyond Habitat Loss
18:19 - The Balance: Making Huachuma Accessible While Protecting It
21:21 - Cultivation: A Key Solution, But Not Enough on Its Own
23:44 - Out-of-Context Use: Boom of Ayahuasca Centers in Cusco
25:01 - Huachuma Collective's Actions: Education, Seed Bank, Nursery
26:56 - Replanting Efforts: Seed Bank Origins, Nursery in Lima
28:10 - The "Grow More" Strategy: Is It Sufficient? Other Approaches
29:06 - Disrupting Indigenous Culture: Tourism's Unintended Consequences
31:09 - A 25-Year Plan: The Time Needed for Mature Huachuma
33:03 - Can We Speed It Up? Challenges of Impatience, Importing Plants
34:10 - Spiritual Longing: The West's Search for Meaning in Indigenous Traditions
35:55 - Cultivation Fosters Connection: The Power of Growing Your Own
37:38 - Declaration from Practitioners: 3 Key Demands from North Peru
40:50 - Stop the Commercial Trade: Impact on Plant Spirit & Local Economies
42:25 - Genuine Desire to Share: Not Owning the Medicine, But Recognizing Roots
43:22 - Respect, Reciprocity, and Reduced Profit Motive: A Call to Action
47:15 - The Irony of Unconsciousness: Plant Medicines Should Wake Us Up
49:24 - A Mix of Optimism & Despair: Hope in Solutions, Urgency for Change
52:01 - Impact on Retreat Centers: How Many Use Huachuma? Giving Back
53:20 - A Commitment to 10-20%: Encouraging Centers to Support Communities
56:13 - Closing Thoughts: Wachuma's Aliveness, Balance & Our Shared Planet

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Join us for a deep dive into the world of Huachuma (San Pedro cactus), one of humanity’s oldest sacred medicines! We speak with ethnobotanist Laurel Ann Sugden and Maestro Huachumero Josip Orlovac del Río about the plant's rich history, its alarming decline in the wild, and the intricate connection between its diverse varieties and indigenous cultural practices.

Discover the threats posed by commercialization, spiritual tourism, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. Laurel and Josip share their inspiring work with the Huachuma Collective, promoting replanting efforts and advocating for reciprocity with the indigenous communities who have been stewards of Huachuma for millennia.

This episode is a call to action for respecting and protecting this powerful plant medicine and the invaluable wisdom it holds.