Episode 10: Poison and Medicine - The Ninja's Double-Sided Coin

Well-versed in astronomy, biology and other fields of natural science, the ninja used their knowledge of botany to create both poison and medicine. Poison's portability and efficacy made it an ideal weapon, and we'll use reenactments to examine how the ninja wielded it. We'll also visit a company in Koka that continues production of a medicine passed down by the ninja.

Well-versed in natural science, the ninja formulated both poison and medicine
Poison was used in various situations while on espionage missions
Knowledgeable about medicinal plants, the ninja also carried medicine at all times
We visited a pharmaceutical company that continues to produce a medicine passed down by the ninja

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