Friday, February 20, 2015

p:132, Q 2- besides the plants mentioned in the article, what other plants do you know can be used for medicinal purposes?



Before there was modern-day medicine and its pharmacopeia of synthetic drugs, there were plants, and ancient civilisations knew how to use them strategically to treat common ailments and even life-threatening diseases. Native to Europe and Asia, sweet violot is cultivated around the world and is a pleasant, delicate purple color . When brewed into a syrup the plant is effective as a treatment for colds, flu and coughs or sore throat. However, when made as a tea, it is wonderfully effective for relieving headaches and muscle and body pain. winter savory is your savior against insect bites and stings. One of the most effective natural plant treatments for bug bites is originally from Europe and the Mediterranean but often shows up elsewhere thanks to global trade. In addition to being an antiseptic, it is delicious – used for flavouring meats and stews – and all parts are edible .

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