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Deep in Uganda’s forests, chimps swallow rough, bitter leaves—not for taste, but for healing.

Deep in Uganda’s forests, chimps swallow rough, bitter leaves—not for taste, but for healing.

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In this episode of Brain Bamboozle, we swing into the rainforests of Uganda to uncover a bizarre but true tale of chimpanzees who swallow rough, hook-covered leaves—not for nutrition, but to heal themselves. Learn how these primates instinctively use the Aspilia plant to cleanse their guts of parasites, revealing a mysterious form of natural medicine that predates human pharmaceuticals. Are they doctors in disguise—or just following ancient instincts? Get ready to rethink what animals know.

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Chimpanzees in Uganda and elsewhere do swallow rough leaves (like those of the Aspilia plant) as a form of self-medication to help rid themselves of parasites—a fascinating example of natural medicine in the animal kingdom.


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