# The Ethnobotany of Candomblé with Dr. Bob Voeks

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Podcast: [Foodie Pharmacology Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodie-pharmacology-podcast-796502)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://FoodiePharmacology.podbean.com/e/the-ethnobotany-of-candomble-with-dr-bob-voeks/
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## Resource

Journey to Brazil to uncover the hidden roots of Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian spiritual tradition shaped by African plant knowledge, resilience, and cultural memory. In this episode, I speak with ethnobotanist Dr. Bob Voeks to explore how enslaved Africans preserved sacred healing traditions and foodways across the Atlantic, transforming plants into powerful symbols of identity and survival. From spiritual cleansing rituals with sacred leaves to the fascinating story of caruru, a revered okra dish tied to twin deities, we trace the remarkable journey of African plants through the diaspora. Along the way, we uncover surprising connections linking Candomblé, callaloo, and even Southern gumbo, revealing how food can carry history, spirituality, and culture across continents and generations. #Okra #Gumbo #Acarajé #DiasporaFood #AfricanCuisine #BlackEyedPeas

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