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  2. Medicinal plants - Wikipedia

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    The World Health Organization estimates, without reliable data, that some 80 percent of the world's population depends mainly on traditional medicine (including but not limited to plants); perhaps some two billion people are largely reliant on medicinal plants. [47] [50] The use of plant-based materials including herbal or natural health ...

  3. List of plants used in herbalism - Wikipedia

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    It has been used as a "lung herb". [82] Other traditional uses include as an expectorant, astringent, and to treat bronchitis. [83] The essential oil of the plant has been used for centuries as a general tonic for colds and coughs, and to relieve congestion of the mucous membranes. Glycyrrhiza glabra: Licorice root

  4. Herbal medicine - Wikipedia

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    Archaeological evidence indicates that the use of medicinal plants dates back to the Paleolithic age, approximately 60,000 years ago. Written evidence of herbal remedies dates back over 5,000 years to the Sumerians, who compiled lists of plants. Some ancient cultures wrote about plants and their medical uses in books called herbals.

  5. 12 Exotic Healing Foods - AOL

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    Soothe skin, fight stress, and more with these potent plants and herbs you can find in your local health food store. Check out the slideshow above for specific plants and herbs with many health ...

  6. Plants used as herbs or spices - Wikipedia

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    Fragrance: used to add a pleasant odor to food, medicine, or other consumed or partially consumed items (such as incense, candles, or lotions) Dye: used to alter the color of food, medicine, or other consumed items Ritual: ingested or partially ingested (eg used as incense) as an important component of a cultural or religious ritual

  7. Navajo medicine - Wikipedia

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    The Navajo people recognize the need for botanical conservation when gathering desired healing herbs. When a medicinal plant is taken, the neighboring plants of the same species receive a prayer in respect. Despite this fact, the collection of medicinal herbs has been more difficult in recent years as the result of migrating plant spores.

  8. Medical ethnobotany of India - Wikipedia

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    The medical ethnobotany of India is the study of Indian medicinal plants and their traditional uses. Plants have been used in the Indian subcontinent for treatment of disease and health maintenance for thousands of years, and remain important staples of health and folk medicine for millions.

  9. Traditional Siberian medicine - Wikipedia

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    This plant was harvested for its roots and used in teas to also treat diarrhea. [11] More popularized herbs from the past come in the form of adaptogenic plants such as the Siberian Ginseng plant and the Rhodiola plant. These plants have been turned to throughout history and into the modern day for their effects.